{
  "id": 4381791,
  "title": "What did IBM CEO say about phones, laptops in meetings? Arvind Krishna vs Jamie Dimon: 'Telling people they can't use…'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/what-did-ibm-ceo-say-about-phones-laptops-in-meetings-arvind-krishna",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-30T08:32:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/what-did-ibm-ceo-say-about-phone-laptops-in-meetings-arvind-krishna-vs-jamie-dimon-telling-people-they-cant-use-101788075232337.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "IBM CEO Arvind Krishna addressed a contentious workplace issue - whether employees should utilize phones and laptops during meetings. Contrasting with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's criticism of device use as disrespectful, Krishna argued that banning technology in meeting rooms would be \"weird\" for a technology firm. As more corporations consider retraining employees on meeting etiquette amidst AI's growing presence, this debate resurfaced.\n\nSpeaking to CNN in October 2025, Krishna stated that meeting rules should depend on the meeting's size and purpose. He maintained that during small discussions, employees should stay attentive and not be distracted. If someone scrolls through a phone while sitting across the table, Krishna said, \"I would tell them: 'Why don't you come back when you have time?'\"\n\nHowever, Krishna also acknowledged that devices can be useful during larger informational sessions. He differentiated between small meetings and very large meetings, noting that expecting employees at a technology company to refrain from using digital devices would seem contradictory.",
  "summary": "IBM chief Arvind Krishna says meeting etiquette depends on meeting size, while JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon continues to push for distraction-free discussions.",
  "key_points": [
    "IBM CEO Arvind Krishna addressed phone and laptop use in meetings.",
    "Krishna contrasted with Jamie Dimon's criticism of device use.",
    "Krishna said meeting rules depend on meeting size and purpose."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}