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G7 Countries Seek ‘Common Vision’ for AI
artificial intelligence // May 21, 2023

The leaders of the G7 nations want to hold talks on reaching “common vision and goal of trustworthy AI.” That’s according to a bulletin issued by the seven countries — the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan — as part of their talks...

Today In Payments Around The World: Jumio Notches $150 Million; Nuvemshop Raises $90 Million
International // March 23, 2021

In today’s top payments news around the world, Jumio has secured a $150 million investment from Great Hill Partners, while Nuvemshop has raised $90 million in funding. Plus, MobiKwik of India is reportedly looking to go public. Jumio Lands $150 Million To Expand Digital ID...

Cos Including Mastercard, IBM, SoftBank Ask G7 For Tech Forum
International // March 22, 2021

Mastercard, IBM and SoftBank, among other companies, are asking the G7 to form a new group to help organize the way in which member states approach concepts such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Financial Times (FT) reported. The Data and Technology Forum would offer suggestions...

Japan’s Aso Says G7 Should Talk Digital Currencies
International // February 09, 2021

Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso has expressed an interest in discussing central bank digital currencies (CBDC) at a virtual Group of Seven (G7) meeting set for Friday (Feb. 12), a report from the Mainichi says. Aso told a press conference ahead of upcoming talks by...

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G7 Countries Seek ‘Common Vision’ for AI

May 21, 2023
The leaders of the G7 nations want to hold talks on reaching “common vision and goal of trustworthy AI.” That’s according to a bulletin issued by the seven countries — the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan — as part of their talks in Japan. The plan, per a Saturday (May 20) CNet […]

Cos Including Mastercard, IBM, SoftBank Ask G7 For Tech Forum

March 22, 2021
Mastercard, IBM and SoftBank, among other companies, are asking the G7 to form a new group to help organize the way in which member states approach concepts such as artificial...

Japan’s Aso Says G7 Should Talk Digital Currencies

February 09, 2021
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso has expressed an interest in discussing central bank digital currencies (CBDC) at a virtual Group of Seven (G7) meeting set for Friday (Feb. 12), a...

G7 Set To Oppose Facebook Libra Over Lack Of Regulations

October 12, 2020
Facebook’s proposed global digital currency Libra is expected to get pushback from G7 leaders who are anticipated to publicly oppose the project due to a lack of regulations, according to...