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The CEO of Standard Chartered says he's sorry for his 'lower value human capital' comments

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Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologized after referring to some workers as "lower-value human capital," prompting scrutiny of management language and workforce treatment. The comments fed a broader debate about how companies may value staff in the AI age, but the article reports no direct financial impact or business guidance change.

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Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters apologized after referring to some workers as "lower-value human capital," prompting scrutiny of management language and workforce treatment. The comments fed a broader debate about how companies may value staff in the AI age, but the article reports no direct financial impact or business guidance change.

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