The Wall Street Journal reports OpenAI has added two independent directors ahead of its IPO: Nubank founder and CEO David Velez and BNY Mellon CEO Robin Vince.

The Office of the Leading Group for Building a Quality‑Strong China, together with relevant agencies, has launched the country’s first national quality‑inspection campaign. From July 20 four inspection teams will enter provinces to assess implementation of CPC Central Committee and State Council quality directives, firms’ quality accountability, and inter‑agency handling of quality risks. Teams will carry out spot checks in sectors marked by excessive internal competition and in areas drawing strong public concern. The exercise is intended to strengthen quality governance to support China’s high‑quality economic development and improve consumer standards of living.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney said provinces will be responsible for lifting bans on U.S. alcohol and should do so only if a comprehensive trade agreement with the United States is reached.