GM plans to launch "eyes-off" autonomous driving by 2028. Fortune MPW editorial director Ellie Austin checked out the automaker's announcement in New York yesterday, which featured CEO Mary Barra (
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No. 1 Most Powerful Woman in Business for the past two years). Her report: "GM is announcing its vision for the car of the future under Barra. Besides autonomous driving, it features conversational AI through Google Gemini and can help with restaurant recommendations, route-planning and more. Barra sold the idea convincingly, emphasizing a strategic shift toward a personalized experience for each driver and their family."
Citi CEO Jane Fraser has a new title: chair. The roles of chair and CEO have been separate at Citi for two decades, since the financial crisis. The board's decision to reunite them both follows other banks and is a vote of confidence in Fraser's strategy; she'll also receive a $25 million stock award.
Wall Street JournalNBA commissioner Adam Silver came out against increasing revenue-sharing with WNBA players. Women's basketball players have been fighting for growing their share of revenue as the WNBA surges, aiming to match the share men receive of NBA revenue. Silver said that salary increase is "the right way" to increase compensation as the two sides continue to try to reach a collective-bargaining agreement.
The AthleticFortune picked the Best Workplaces for Women. The list of 100 large employers ranks Hilton, Cisco, and American Express at the top.
FortuneWomen's pro baseball will debut in 2026. The first four teams in the new league will be in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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