Business News: Amazon’s Fuel-Cell Fleet, Fast-Food Price Wars, Sky-High Shipping, AI Guardrails, and Ikea Micro-Stores

20 Jun 2025 • 18 min • EN
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SUMMARY In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford recaps major business news of the week. Topics include Amazon’s shift to AI-driven job replacements and hydrogen fuel cell trucks, the return of dollar menus at fast food chains, Walmart’s rollout of drone delivery, new international AI safety regulations, expanding right-to-repair laws, and IKEA’s launch of micro-stores. Alford emphasizes the importance of adapting to technological and market changes, offering actionable insights for businesses and consumers navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. TAKEAWAYSAmazon's job replacements due to advancements in AI technologyIntroduction of hydrogen fuel cell trucks by Amazon for sustainable logisticsRevival of dollar menus in fast food chains to attract customersWalmart's operational drone delivery service for rapid deliveryEstablishment of international AI safety regulations through the Geneva AccordPush for right-to-repair laws allowing consumers to repair their own devicesIKEA's development of micro-stores to enhance the shopping experienceImportance of adapting to technological changes in the business landscapeStrategies for businesses to leverage new trends and innovationsThe competitive landscape between major retailers like Amazon and Walmart See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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