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Amazon Reportedly Delaying Updated Alexa Over Incorrect Answers
Amazon Reportedly Delaying Updated Alexa Over Incorrect Answers
February 16, 2025  |  Amazon

Amazon is reportedly pushing back the release of its updated Alexa, part of a string of delays for the virtual assistant. While the company still...

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‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business
‘Unbeatable’ Fake IDs Become Booming Underground Business
February 16, 2025  |  Identity

While digital identity crimes are an ever-present threat, fake physical IDs have never gone away. And as The New York Times (NYT) reported recently, these...

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Varo Chief Colin Walsh Steps Down as Bakkt’s Ex-CEO Takes Over
Varo Chief Colin Walsh Steps Down as Bakkt’s Ex-CEO Takes Over
February 16, 2025  |  Personnel

Neobank Varo is undergoing a change in leadership. Colin Walsh, who founded the company, has departed from his role as chief executive, according to a...

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JPMorgan Declines to Share Private Credit Lending Data With Regulators
JPMorgan Declines to Share Private Credit Lending Data With Regulators
February 16, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

JPMorgan Chase has reportedly declined to share its private credit lending data with regulators. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Saturday (Feb. 15), this decision...

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Musk: New Version of Grok AI Tool Launching Monday
Musk: New Version of Grok AI Tool Launching Monday
February 16, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Elon Musk says his xAI will debut the latest version of its Grok model this week. “Grok 3 release with live demo on Monday night...

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CFPB Firings On Hold Amid Lawsuit Against Trump Layoffs
CFPB Firings On Hold Amid Lawsuit Against Trump Layoffs
February 16, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) acting director has reportedly agreed to pause a mass firing of agency employees. As ABC News reported Friday (Feb....

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Saks Seeks Suppliers’ Patience on Payments as Luxury Brands Struggle
Saks Seeks Suppliers’ Patience on Payments as Luxury Brands Struggle
February 16, 2025  |  Retail

Luxury retailer Saks is reportedly warning its suppliers that it may take some time to get paid. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday...

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Anthropic Tries to Halt Government’s Plans for Google
Anthropic Tries to Halt Government’s Plans for Google
February 16, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Anthropic has asked a judge to let Google keep investing in artificial intelligence (AI) startups. The AI developer went to court Friday (Feb. 14), calling...

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Apple Reportedly Battling Bugs Holding Back Long-Awaited Siri Upgrade
Apple Reportedly Battling Bugs Holding Back Long-Awaited Siri Upgrade
February 16, 2025  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly dealing with tech issues that could delay its long-awaited Siri update. The upgraded version of the tech giant’s digital assistant is facing...

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