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Jumio Go For Good Will Help Companies Identify Fake Accounts
Security & Fraud // March 24, 2020

Given the massive new shift towards an all-online lifestyle for Americans as the coronavirus takes its toll, Jumio’s new “Jumio Go for Good” program will provide free analysis of whether accounts are fake or not for a number of crucial industries. Jumio, which specializes in...

What Sticks? Scoping Retail Behaviors In The Time Of Contagion
Retail // March 17, 2020

The partial shutdown of the U.S. retail economy is unprecedented. Terror attacks on 9/11 happened well before the internet was a factor, and are therefore not relevant as a comparison. And other public health crises like flu epidemics didn’t come close to the current need...

Startup uLesson Lands $3.1M To Improve Education In Africa
Investments // November 27, 2019

Nigerian startup uLesson has raised a $3.1 million seed round led by TLcom Capital. Founded this year by Sim Shagaya, uLesson is working to lesson educational gaps in the region by integrating mobile platforms, SD cards, cultural curriculum and a network of tutors. The company...

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Educational Conglomerate Pearson Adding Generative AI-Based Study Tools

July 31, 2023
Educational conglomerate Pearson is adding new generative artificial intelligence (AI)-based study tools to its real-time personalized learning experience. The firm’s online textbook and assessment platforms Pearson+ and Mastering will bring ChatGPT-style AI tools to students, designed to provide real-time support for quick and efficient learning, and will be implemented in time for the upcoming academic year, Bloomberg reported Monday […]

Jumio Go For Good Will Help Companies Identify Fake Accounts

March 24, 2020
Given the massive new shift towards an all-online lifestyle for Americans as the coronavirus takes its toll, Jumio’s new “Jumio Go for Good” program will provide free analysis of whether...

Startup uLesson Lands $3.1M To Improve Education In Africa

November 27, 2019
Nigerian startup uLesson has raised a $3.1 million seed round led by TLcom Capital. Founded this year by Sim Shagaya, uLesson is working to lesson educational gaps in the region...