In 2025, global business news was dominated by artificial intelligence, geopolitical expansion, and executive compensation, rather than product innovation. Key figures like Elon Musk, whose Tesla shareholders approved a massive pay package amidst slowing EV demand and competition, and OpenAI's Sam Altman were central. Musk also briefly served in a US government role. Other prominent business leaders shaping the year included Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett.