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StanChart CEO Apologizes for ‘Lower-Value Human’ Comments

Bloomberg Tech · May 22, 2026, 7:55 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Standard Chartered Plc Chief Executive Officer Bill Winters apologized for his comments earlier this week about how artificial intelligence will affect “lower-value human capital,” after such remarks spurred public backlash.

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StanChart CEO Apologizes for ‘Lower-Value Human’ Comments

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