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EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
EU and Japan Take Similar Views on Artificial Intelligence
October 09, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), Europe and Japan are reportedly of like minds. “I see a lot of convergence in how we look...

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Facial Recognition Debate Gathers Steam Despite Popularity Among Gen Z Consumers
Facial Recognition Debate Gathers Steam Despite Popularity Among Gen Z Consumers
October 06, 2023  |  Biometrics

As the use of facial recognition software continues to expand around the world, concerns about privacy and human rights violations have reignited the debate surrounding...

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Snap Faces Potential Suspension of AI Chatbot in UK
Snap Faces Potential Suspension of AI Chatbot in UK
October 06, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Snap has been issued with a preliminary enforcement notice by the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over potential failure to properly assess the privacy risks posed by its...

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Monzo Picks Cash App Vet Conor Walsh for US CEO
Monzo Picks Cash App Vet Conor Walsh for US CEO
October 04, 2023  |  Personnel

British digital bank Monzo has named Conor Walsh to head its U.S. operations. Walsh, a veteran of Cash App, was named the bank’s U.S. CEO on Wednesday (Oct. 4), according...

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Kraaft Raises $3 Million to Expand Contractor Messaging App
Kraaft Raises $3 Million to Expand Contractor Messaging App
October 04, 2023  |  Investments

Kraaft has raised $3.7 million to bring its construction-sector messaging app to new industries. According to a report Wednesday (Oct. 4) by EU Startups, the French company will...

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Fiserv Expands Partnership With Swift to Enhance Cross-Border Payments
Fiserv Expands Partnership With Swift to Enhance Cross-Border Payments
October 04, 2023  |  Partnerships

Fiserv has expanded its longstanding partnership with Swift to improve the speed and visibility of cross-border payments. The global provider of payments and financial services technology...

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Boohoo Group’s Shares Drop as Fast-Fashion Retail Industry Faces Challenges
Boohoo Group’s Shares Drop as Fast-Fashion Retail Industry Faces Challenges
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

Boohoo Group saw its shares fall Tuesday (Oct. 3) as it revised its earnings and revenue forecasts. The U.K.-based fast-fashion retailer’s strategy of lowering prices to...

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EU Official: ‘Dystopian’ Fears Shouldn’t Guide AI Regulation
EU Official: ‘Dystopian’ Fears Shouldn’t Guide AI Regulation
October 03, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

A top European Union official is warning against letting “dystopian” fears govern artificial intelligence (AI) rulemaking. Věra Jourová, the European Commission’s vice president for values...

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Weavr to Close Its Recently Acquired Open Banking Payments App
Weavr to Close Its Recently Acquired Open Banking Payments App
October 02, 2023  |  B2B Payments

London-based embedded finance provider Weavr has said it will close its open banking payments app, Comma. The company acquired the app in March and will close...

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