Operating at AI speed is not easy. At OpenAI, a special process—and a magic word—helps employees instantly cut through layers of bureaucracy and clear bottlenecks slowing things down. It’s called “friction.” And it has the power to supersede just about anything a team is doing, often carrying the force of CEO Sam Altman or President
In February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets by 2026, but now the Financial Times reports that five of those launches are on hold. Launches from countries that have been paused include Austria, Norway and Greece. Uber appeared to confirm the decision to the Financial Times, saying recent launches in