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In a 1987 Computerworld roundtable chaired by Esther Dyson, Oracle co‑founder Larry Ellison argued that artificial intelligence should be applied sparingly and only where it truly simplifies database and application development. While other panelists promoted AI as a new architectural layer, Ellison warned against treating expert systems as a catch‑all solution, emphasizing the importance of selective use and the need for higher‑level, declarative development tools. His perspective, echoed in later comments about server‑based applications, remains relevant as modern enterprises grapple with AI hype. Lire la suite

Larry Ellison, the long‑time Oracle CEO, is building a massive media footprint. After decades of focusing on cloud and database services, the octogenarian has backed his children’s studios, merged Skydance with Paramount, and is linked to a potential U.S. TikTok partnership. The move signals a shift from technology to entertainment, while his history of aggressive tactics and political ties adds intrigue to the expanding empire. Lire la suite

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that moves TikTok’s U.S. operations into the hands of a group of American investors, including Oracle co‑founder Larry Ellison. Vice President JD Vance highlighted the involvement of multiple high‑profile investors such as Michael Dell and Rupert Murdoch. The order seeks to shift control of the platform’s recommendation algorithm and data handling away from Chinese ownership, addressing national‑security concerns that have driven months of negotiations and deadline extensions. Lire la suite