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Brands Employing AI-Created Influencers on Social Media 

Brands Employing AI-Created Influencers on Social Media 
Brands Employing AI-Created Influencers on Social Media 
June 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Brands have reportedly begun using artificial intelligence-generated influencers to promote products on social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Santander Equips All Workers With AI and Seeks $1.15 Billion Business Value
Santander Equips All Workers With AI and Seeks $1.15 Billion Business Value
June 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Santander is extending artificial intelligence (AI) tools to all its employees as it works toward its goal of generating over 1 billion euros (about $1.15...

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White House Says Anthropic No Longer Security Threat
White House Says Anthropic No Longer Security Threat
June 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

President Donald Trump has reportedly reconsidered his stance on Anthropic as a national security threat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Pizza Needs a Turnaround. America Needs a Slice.
Pizza Needs a Turnaround. America Needs a Slice.
June 20, 2026  |  Retail

Pizza has entered its “It’s not you, it’s me” era, which is ridiculous because it is absolutely us. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Finastra Sells Core Banking Business to Focus on Payments and Lending
Finastra Sells Core Banking Business to Focus on Payments and Lending
June 19, 2026  |  Banking

Private capital asset manager Pollen Street plans to acquire Finastra’s global core banking software business, Universal Banking (UB), and support UB as it becomes a standalone business. Get the Full...

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State AGs Probe FIFA World Cup Seating and Ticketing Practices
State AGs Probe FIFA World Cup Seating and Ticketing Practices
June 19, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The attorneys general of four states are looking into FIFA’s ticketing practices around the World Cup. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Leaked EU Proposal Plans Regulatory Relief for Banks
Leaked EU Proposal Plans Regulatory Relief for Banks
June 19, 2026  |  Banking

The European Union is preparing to make it easier for banks to move funds between EU member states, the Financial Times reported Thursday (June 18), citing a leaked report...

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NatWest CEO Says AI Will Take Over Some Existing Banking Roles
NatWest CEO Says AI Will Take Over Some Existing Banking Roles
June 19, 2026  |  Banking

NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite said artificial intelligence (AI) is going to change the bank’s workforce, though he didn’t say whether it would reduce the size, Finextra reported Friday...

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