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IBM, Vatican and Microsoft Team Up On AI, Facial Tech Regulation
IBM, Vatican and Microsoft Team Up On AI, Facial Tech Regulation
February 28, 2020  |  Biometrics

Microsoft and IBM have teamed up with the Vatican to call for ethical and responsible use and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition technology,...

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Shifting The Used Car Market Into Overdrive
Shifting The Used Car Market Into Overdrive
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

Google “used car dealer.” Click on the image tab. Within the top four thumbnails you will see a man wearing a bad jacket, a bad...

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Filling The Gaps, Securing The Weak Spots
Filling The Gaps, Securing The Weak Spots
February 28, 2020  |  Today In Data

There is no shortage of pressure points where consumers are pushing for progress – faster payments, mobile wallets, unattended retail, 5G … take your pick....

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Grocery eTailer RedMart Sees Record Demand Amid Coronavirus
Grocery eTailer RedMart Sees Record Demand Amid Coronavirus
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

More consumers are reportedly tapping into eCommerce to buy groceries, as well as other products, following a panic-buying in Singapore in February as the coronavirus...

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Shoppers Likely To Avoid Malls If Coronavirus Escalates
Shoppers Likely To Avoid Malls If Coronavirus Escalates
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

In the event that the Coronavirus gets worse in the United States, 58 percent of consumers say they will probably steer clear of entertainment venues...

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Big Sizzle: Gaming And Social Networks, Thriving In The Age Of The Coronavirus
Big Sizzle: Gaming And Social Networks, Thriving In The Age Of The Coronavirus
February 28, 2020  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

In the age of the Coronavirus, amid supply chain disruptions and workers being sent home, there’s still the need for human contact, for information and...

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Mobile Order-Ahead Feeds Restaurant Sector
Mobile Order-Ahead Feeds Restaurant Sector
February 28, 2020  |  Restaurant innovation

“I don’t know. What do you feel like eating?” That ping-ponging Q&A session often seems like a riddle designed to make hungry couples bicker –...

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eCommerce Fashion Seller Zalando Pivots To Luxury Apparel
eCommerce Fashion Seller Zalando Pivots To Luxury Apparel
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

Zalando, Europe’s largest online fashion retailer, is making an ambitious foray into the €38bn luxury clothing market. The company plans to double its eCommerce offerings...

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2020 Buy Button Report: Some Use Cases Pushing It
2020 Buy Button Report: Some Use Cases Pushing It
February 28, 2020  |  eCommerce

When eBay first introduced the “buy it now” button way back in Y2K, it was designed for the impatient online shopper who couldn’t wait for...

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