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David Lazer, Executive Who Joined the World of Muppets, Dies at 89

At IBM, he hired a young Jim Henson to make humorous corporate films using his puppet creations. Mr. Henson later hired Mr. Lazer to help run his company.

By Richard Sandomir

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Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader

Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.

By Patricia Cohen and River Akira Davis

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Consulting Firms Are the Early Winners of the AI Boom

Rattled by tech’s latest trend, businesses have turned to advisers at Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey and KPMG for guidance on adopting generative artificial intelligence.

By Tripp Mickle

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The A.I. Boom Has an Unlikely Early Winner: Wonky Consultants

Rattled by tech’s latest trend, businesses have turned to advisers at Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey and KPMG for guidance on adopting generative artificial intelligence.

By Tripp Mickle