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Microsoft Ramps Up Automation in the Workplace With ‘Copilot Actions’
Microsoft Ramps Up Automation in the Workplace With ‘Copilot Actions’
November 20, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Microsoft is doubling down on workplace automation, unveiling new artificial intelligence (AI) features that let its corporate customers create customized digital workers for routine office...

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Report: DOJ Will Ask Judge to Force Google to Sell Core Products
Report: DOJ Will Ask Judge to Force Google to Sell Core Products
November 20, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

The U.S. Department of Justice reportedly plans to ask a judge to order Google to divest one or more core products as a way to...

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Regulators Tell House Committee They’ll Pause New Banking Rules
Regulators Tell House Committee They’ll Pause New Banking Rules
November 20, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

There’ll be a moratorium on new banking rules — at least for a bit. A trio of the top financial services industry regulators told the...

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Enterprise Spending on Generative AI Leaps as Tech Becomes ‘Mission Critical’
Enterprise Spending on Generative AI Leaps as Tech Becomes ‘Mission Critical’
November 20, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Enterprise spending on generative artificial intelligence (AI) increased sixfold in 2024 as businesses began implementing the technology after first experimenting with it. This spending reached...

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McHenry: Banking Regulators Stuck ‘Fighting the Last War’
McHenry: Banking Regulators Stuck ‘Fighting the Last War’
November 20, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

By this time next year, America’s banking regulators will likely have new leadership. At a hearing Wednesday (Nov. 20) Rep. Patrick McHenry took the outgoing...

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FTC Begins Sending Consumers Refunds in ‘Made in USA’ Case
FTC Begins Sending Consumers Refunds in ‘Made in USA’ Case
November 20, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending over $140,000 in refunds to consumers after taking action against companies that it alleged made false claims that...

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This Week in Web3: Understanding Blockchain Solutions for Business Challenges
This Week in Web3: Understanding Blockchain Solutions for Business Challenges
November 20, 2024  |  Blockchain

At its core, blockchain is a distributed ledger technology (DLT) that records transactions across multiple computers in a secure, immutable and transparent manner. Unlike traditional...

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Coinbase Wallet Introduces Rewards Program for USDC Holders
Coinbase Wallet Introduces Rewards Program for USDC Holders
November 20, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Wallet has begun letting users of its USDC stablecoin earn rewards. USDC Rewards, announced Wednesday (Nov. 20), lets Coinbase Wallet users earn 4.7% APY...

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OCC’s Hsu Supports Chartering Regime for Nonbanks
OCC’s Hsu Supports Chartering Regime for Nonbanks
November 20, 2024  |  Regulation

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu said he supports “federal payments regulation and a chartering regime for nonbanks.” In a written statement on...

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