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Redbox Goes Bankrupt as Streaming Video Kills the Rental Kiosk

Redbox Goes Bankrupt as Streaming Video Kills the Rental Kiosk
Redbox Goes Bankrupt as Streaming Video Kills the Rental Kiosk
June 30, 2024  |  Streaming

Redbox’s parent has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection after defaulting on loans and missing payroll. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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iRobot Co-Founder: Generative AI May Be Overhyped
iRobot Co-Founder: Generative AI May Be Overhyped
June 30, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

MIT robotics professor and iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks thinks artificial intelligence (AI) is impressive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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White House Pauses Student Loan Repayment for 3 Million Borrowers
White House Pauses Student Loan Repayment for 3 Million Borrowers
June 30, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

The Department of Education is reportedly pausing repayments for around 3 million student loan borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Financial Services Sector Shows Reluctance to Embrace AI
Financial Services Sector Shows Reluctance to Embrace AI
June 30, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) may cut costs, but financial services companies have reportedly been slow to embrace it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Recruits Execs From Adept for AGI Effort
Amazon Recruits Execs From Adept for AGI Effort
June 30, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Amazon has reportedly hired executives from Adept AI for its artificial general intelligence (AGI) project. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Swipe Fee Settlement Judge Says $30 Billion Agreement Is ‘Paltry’
Swipe Fee Settlement Judge Says $30 Billion Agreement Is ‘Paltry’
June 30, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Last week, a federal judge rejected Visa and Mastercard’s $30 billion settlement with merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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AI Walks Into a Bar: The Quest for Artificial Humor
AI Walks Into a Bar: The Quest for Artificial Humor
June 29, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) can beat chess grandmasters and drive cars, researchers may face their toughest challenge: teaching machines to tell a...

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AI Firms Aim to Build Engagement by Making Humanlike Chatbots
AI Firms Aim to Build Engagement by Making Humanlike Chatbots
June 28, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

People are reportedly getting a little too friendly with chatbots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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CDK Global Hackers Tied to 96 Cyberattacks in Past Year
CDK Global Hackers Tied to 96 Cyberattacks in Past Year
June 28, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

The hackers who struck car dealership software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform CDK Global on June 18 and 19 are reportedly affiliated with a Russia-based group called BlackSuit. Get the...

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