Jack Ma Thinks AI Could Cause “More Pain Than Happiness”

Jack Ma Thinks AI Could Cause “More Pain Than Happiness”
Jack Ma Thinks AI Could Cause “More Pain Than Happiness”
April 25, 2017  |  Merchant Innovation

While most tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs can not quite sing enough of the praises of the AI-enhanced and fully automated world, there is at least...

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Instacart Accelerates US Expansion Efforts
Instacart Accelerates US Expansion Efforts
April 25, 2017  |  Startups

After closing a $400 million Series D round at a valuation of $3.4 billion back in March, grocery delivery startup Instacart is eyeing some major U.S....

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Consumers’ Lack Of Trust Online Is Hurting eCommerce Growth
Consumers’ Lack Of Trust Online Is Hurting eCommerce Growth
April 25, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Internet users are growing more concerned with their online privacy, with a new survey conducted by Ipsos and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)...

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Alleged Bitcoin Creator’s Company Sold To Private Investors
Alleged Bitcoin Creator’s Company Sold To Private Investors
April 25, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Craig Wright, who has claimed to have invented the bitcoin cryptocurrency under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, has seen the firm built around his research sold...

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Oracle Creates Internal Startup To Stay Ahead Of Competition
Oracle Creates Internal Startup To Stay Ahead Of Competition
April 25, 2017  |  Innovation

Multinational computer technology corporation Oracle is looking to shake things up in the innovation department to stay ahead of younger rivals. (It has been around...

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Token Raises $15.7M In Funding Including From Octopus Ventures
Token Raises $15.7M In Funding Including From Octopus Ventures
April 25, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Token, a turnkey open banking platform provider, announced Monday (April 24) that it raised $15.7 million in Series A funding. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Amazon Gets Into Subscription Biz With Subscribe With Amazon
Amazon Gets Into Subscription Biz With Subscribe With Amazon
April 25, 2017  |  Amazon

Ecommerce giant Amazon expanded its subscription business after an announcement on Monday (April 24) detailed the launch of Subscribe With Amazon, a marketplace to subscribe to...

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UnionPay Moves To Compete Globally
UnionPay Moves To Compete Globally
April 25, 2017  |  International

From the point of view of a consumer in Myanmar, there is little difference between carrying a Visa and a UnionPay card — which is...

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Ofo Names Ant Financial As A New Investor
Ofo Names Ant Financial As A New Investor
April 25, 2017  |  Startups

Ofo, the bike sharing startup based in China that was able to obtain Unicorn status recently, announced that Ant Financial, the payment arm of Alibaba, is...

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