Google Says New Frontier Model Excels at Deep Work Across Domains

Google Says New Frontier Model Excels at Deep Work Across Domains
Google Says New Frontier Model Excels at Deep Work Across Domains
October 13, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Google’s new frontier model, Gemini 4 Argon, is now available to developers, enterprises, scientists and consumers, the company said in a Tuesday (Oct. 13) blog post. “Argon excels at deep...

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US Fines Bank of America $1.2 Billion, Alleging AML and Sanctions Violations
US Fines Bank of America $1.2 Billion, Alleging AML and Sanctions Violations
October 13, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Three federal agencies have imposed penalties totaling more than $1.21 billion on Bank of America, alleging that the bank violated anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, according...

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Goldman Sachs CEO Flags Financing Risk in AI Buildout
Goldman Sachs CEO Flags Financing Risk in AI Buildout
October 13, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon’s comments on artificial intelligence flagged a financing risk with implications beyond Wall Street. How will companies fund an infrastructure expansion...

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400 Scientists Call for AI Containment Systems and Incident Reports
400 Scientists Call for AI Containment Systems and Incident Reports
October 13, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

More than 400 scientists have signed an open letter calling for additional measures on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The scientists recommend that organizations involved with...

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Banks Widen Credit Access to Low-Score Borrowers
Banks Widen Credit Access to Low-Score Borrowers
October 13, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Large banks are putting more credit cards into the hands of consumers with low credit scores, but they are not pairing that expansion with large...

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Tech Giants and Global Police Dismantle West African Scam Rings
Tech Giants and Global Police Dismantle West African Scam Rings
October 13, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

A coordinated effort by international law enforcement agencies and tech companies to crack down on fraud and scams based in countries across West Africa led...

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Your Bank Wants to Plan and Pay for the Trip
Your Bank Wants to Plan and Pay for the Trip
October 13, 2026  |  Travel Payments

Banks have always paid for the trip. Now, they want to help plan it. Most travel decisions get made on travel sites and, more and...

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Albertsons Presses Reset Button as Inflation Presses Its Customers 
Albertsons Presses Reset Button as Inflation Presses Its Customers 
October 13, 2026  |  Earnings

Grocery giant Albertsons is planning an extensive overhaul as inflation continues to hinder consumer spending. The company released quarterly earnings Tuesday (Oct. 13) showing a sales dip of 0.8%,...

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Billing Friction Puts $12.3 Billion in Auto-Loan Payments at Risk
Billing Friction Puts $12.3 Billion in Auto-Loan Payments at Risk
October 13, 2026  |  Loans

Auto lenders are entering a period in which collections performance will depend on more than identifying borrowers who are falling behind. They also must account...

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