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NIST Says Defending AI Systems From Cyberattacks ‘Hasn’t Been Solved’
NIST Says Defending AI Systems From Cyberattacks ‘Hasn’t Been Solved’
January 05, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

New technologies bring with them new opportunities — and new threats. As we enter the new year, many eyes are on the transformative potential of...

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Mobileye’s Excess Inventory Hints at Longer Road Ahead for Autonomous Vehicles
Mobileye’s Excess Inventory Hints at Longer Road Ahead for Autonomous Vehicles
January 05, 2024  |  Transportation

For autonomous vehicles (AVs), the road ahead stretches out a bit farther. On Thursday (Jan. 4), Mobileye, which makes self-driving technology — spanning cameras and...

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Uber Allowing Commuters to Bid for Rides in India
Uber Allowing Commuters to Bid for Rides in India
January 05, 2024  |  Aggregators

Uber is testing a new flexible pricing service called Uber Flex in over a dozen cities in India, allowing commuters to bid a particular fare for...

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CFPB Says Student Loan Servicers May Be Violating Consumer Protection Laws
CFPB Says Student Loan Servicers May Be Violating Consumer Protection Laws
January 05, 2024  |  CFPB

Borrowers are facing challenges as they resume federal student loan payments after a pause that began during the pandemic. They are encountering long hold times...

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72% of Main Street SMBs Prioritize Ease of Use When Selecting Payment Processor
72% of Main Street SMBs Prioritize Ease of Use When Selecting Payment Processor
January 05, 2024  |  SMBs

Whether it’s a quaint local shop, a cozy diner, or a busy salon, payment processors form the backbone of financial operations for small- t0 medium-sized...

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ZilBank.com Launches X-Border Transaction Service for South Korean Entrepreneurs
ZilBank.com Launches X-Border Transaction Service for South Korean Entrepreneurs
January 05, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

B2B payment platform ZilBank.com launched an initiative aimed at empowering South Korean entrepreneurs and freelancers by enabling seamless payments to the United States. The program seeks to promote...

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1 in 4 Retail Subscribers Use Auto-Refill
1 in 4 Retail Subscribers Use Auto-Refill
January 05, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

With many retail subscribers now relying mainly on auto-refill subscriptions for their shopping, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, retailers must adapt and embrace this growing trend to...

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ChatGPT Got ‘Lazier’ Before NYT Lawsuit: What It Means for Enterprise AI
ChatGPT Got ‘Lazier’ Before NYT Lawsuit: What It Means for Enterprise AI
January 05, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

There are two things to know about artificial intelligence. The first is that it can “learn” from structured datasets, and the second is it needs...

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Continental and Aurora Finalize Autonomous Trucking System Design
Continental and Aurora Finalize Autonomous Trucking System Design
January 05, 2024  |  Transportation

Mobility technology firm Continental and self-driving technology company Aurora Innovation have finalized the design of a scalable autonomous trucking system and plan to start production...

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