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Big Tech Expands AI Across Climate, Search and Public Services

Big Tech Expands AI Across Climate, Search and Public Services
Big Tech Expands AI Across Climate, Search and Public Services
January 28, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

This week’s tech news shows artificial intelligence (AI) moving deeper into climate forecasting, search, and the public sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy
Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy
January 28, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Today’s digital-first shoppers are happy to let artificial intelligence lend an electronic hand as they shop online for everything from clothing to groceries. Get the...

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Pay by Bank Emerges as an Alternative to Cards for Online Payments
Pay by Bank Emerges as an Alternative to Cards for Online Payments
January 28, 2026  |  Digital Banking

Trust has always been central to payments, but it is changing as payments evolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Checks, Not Instant Payments, Pose the Biggest Fraud Risk
Checks, Not Instant Payments, Pose the Biggest Fraud Risk
January 28, 2026  |  Faster Payments

Instant payments adoption continues to rise, but fraud concerns remain a powerful brake on momentum. As artificial intelligence drives more sophisticated attacks, businesses and financial...

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Discover Network Has 3 Rules for Scaling Network Growth
Discover Network Has 3 Rules for Scaling Network Growth
January 28, 2026  |  Payments Innovation

Watch more: Need to Know: Discover Network’s Deepak Sevak Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start
Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start
January 28, 2026  |  Digital Onboarding

Small businesses may say they value relationships, but when basic digital tasks still require a phone call or branch visit, loyalty starts to look temporary....

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The Quantum Clock Is Ticking on Blockchain Security
The Quantum Clock Is Ticking on Blockchain Security
January 28, 2026  |  Blockchain

The world of digital finance has a physics deadline coming up. And few places could be harder hit than crypto. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Galileo Pushes for Payments That Hold Up Under Pressure 
Galileo Pushes for Payments That Hold Up Under Pressure 
January 28, 2026  |  Opinion

The next wave of focus is moving toward everyday payment experiences that hold up under pressure, Galileo Financial Technologies VP of Product Management Prashant Shah...

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Amazon Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Incorrect Denials of Refunds
Amazon Agrees to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Incorrect Denials of Refunds
January 27, 2026  |  Amazon

Amazon has agreed to pay $309 million to settle a class action lawsuit in which the plaintiffs claimed they were incorrectly denied refunds for product...

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