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AI Breaks Its Own Code to Win: Glitch Reveals New Challenge
Artificial Intelligence // May 21, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, a new challenge has emerged: AI systems that deceive, not by design, but as an unintended consequence of their complex inner workings. In one example of this phenomenon, an AI algorithm found a way to achieve its...

British Airways To Eliminate 30 Pct of Workers, Cites Long Recovery
Coronavirus // April 29, 2020

British Airways is set to cut around 30 percent of its workforce consisting of 42,000 people, the airline said, as the coronavirus continues to make air travel an unsustainable industry for the time being. The company said it would be cutting as many as 12,000...

UK Study: Businesses See Fraudsters As ‘Ahead Of Industry’
B2B Payments // April 05, 2019

 In the UK, might the fraudsters be getting ahead of the firms they are bilking? A recent study from Vocalink points to that sentiment, while SAS finds significant instances of  procurement fraud – 31 percent of firms have suffered as employees and vendors have conspired...

The Cost Of Holding Onto Old Data Tech
B2B Payments // April 13, 2017

Even more than a lack of money or time, corporate culture can sometimes be the largest barrier to change within an organization — and that rings true when it comes to adopting new and better technologies. Analysis recently released by data analytics software company SAS found...

Interviews & Exclusives
Are Chatbots the New Face of Financial Customer Service?

June 19, 2024
Move over, human tellers: artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots may be the new face of banking. As digital solutions continue to disrupt the industry, experts say these conversational AI systems are poised to slash costs and streamline operations while keeping customers engaged and satisfied.  With their ability to handle high volumes of routine inquiries, AI chatbots […]

Quick Reads
British Airways To Eliminate 30 Pct of Workers, Cites Long Recovery

April 29, 2020
British Airways is set to cut around 30 percent of its workforce consisting of 42,000 people, the airline said, as the coronavirus continues to make air travel an unsustainable industry for the time being. The company said it would be cutting as many as 12,000 jobs. British Airways said a return to 2019 levels of […]

Toshiba, SAS Bringing Predictive Analytics To POS

May 05, 2015
The consumer shopping experience is becoming ever more customized, soon to predict purchases in real-time. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions announced yesterday (May 4) that it is teaming up with analytics...