In this episode of the John Lothian Newsletter Daily Update Podcast:

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  Part one of a John Lothian Profiles interview with Andy Yemma, a veteran PR professional and journalist who headed corporate communications at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange during the 1980s and early 1990s. Yemma shares insights into his experiences during the 1987 stock market crash, the FBI investigation, and the political dynamics at the exchange.

  
  


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  The episode highlights the ongoing effort of MarketsWiki Education's history video series, aimed at preserving industry history. A GoFundMe campaign, initiated several years ago and still ongoing, supports this endeavor. The latest contribution to this campaign came from industry veteran and author Robert Khoury.

  
  


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  Rob Khoury, author of books on internships, including "How to Intern Successfully: Insights & Actions to Optimize Your Experience" and "Intern Management: Principles for Designing an Exceptional Internship," released his second book in the intern series. The first book is aimed at parents of interns, while the new one caters to companies and individuals looking to hire interns.

  
  


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  SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda was sworn in for his second term on December 28, 2023, extending his tenure until 2028. He originally started his first term in June 2022.

  
  


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  Morgan Stanley Executive Chair James Gorman, in an interview with Bloomberg, discussed his time as CEO, emphasizing his willingness to embrace mistakes.

  
  


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  CME Group is searching for a Director of Equity Products in London.

  
  


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  Bill Ackman is calling for the resignation of the entire board of the Harvard Corporation due to their support of former President Claudine Gay, following the resignation of the Harvard University president.

  
  


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  Microsoft is introducing a dedicated AI Copilot button on its Windows keyboard, marking the first significant change to Microsoft keyboards since 1994.

  
  


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  The episode shares contrasting opinions on artificial intelligence (AI), with John Lothian's doctor expressing concerns about AI replacing radiologists, while The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip believes AI advances promise a brighter future.

  
  

John Lothian concludes the podcast by expressing optimism about AI's potential to usher in a new information revolution, akin to the advent of personal computers and the internet, though acknowledging the need for adaptation to the changing world.