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OpenAI Board Replaces Sam Altman as CEO, Saying New Leadership Needed

OpenAI Board Replaces Sam Altman as CEO, Saying New Leadership Needed
OpenAI Board Replaces Sam Altman as CEO, Saying New Leadership Needed
November 17, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI has announced that Sam Altman will depart the company, leaving his positions as both CEO and a member of the board of directors. Get...

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Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
November 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

The third quarter is far enough behind us that some of the last few data points as to how consumers fared — at least from...

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Kyutai Launches as Europe’s First AI Open Research Lab
Kyutai Launches as Europe’s First AI Open Research Lab
November 17, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Kyutai has launched as what it says is the first European private-initiative laboratory dedicated to open research in artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story...

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Siena Raises $4.7 Million for Customer Service-Focused Autonomous AI Solution
Siena Raises $4.7 Million for Customer Service-Focused Autonomous AI Solution
November 17, 2023  |  Investments

Siena has raised $4.7 million to continue building its autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) solution for customer service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Plans to Boost Exports From India to $20 Billion
Amazon Plans to Boost Exports From India to $20 Billion
November 17, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon reportedly plans to expand its merchandise exports from India, with the aim of achieving $20 billion in exports by 2025.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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Cut the Check: How Paperless Progress Future-Proofs B2B Payments
Cut the Check: How Paperless Progress Future-Proofs B2B Payments
November 17, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Money in and money out always matters, but cash flows come to the forefront in uncertain times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Roblox Launches Creator Subscriptions as Gaming Companies Drive Recurring Revenue
Roblox Launches Creator Subscriptions as Gaming Companies Drive Recurring Revenue
November 17, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Roblox is launching new in-game subscriptions in an effort to drive higher-margin purchases as, across the gaming industry, major players look for new ways to...

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Barclays Makes Indicative Bid for Tesco’s Banking Business 
Barclays Makes Indicative Bid for Tesco’s Banking Business 
November 17, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Barclays is reportedly considering the acquisition of Tesco’s banking operations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Mastercard Says Robust Payment Networks Prevent Need for Retail CBDC
Mastercard Says Robust Payment Networks Prevent Need for Retail CBDC
November 17, 2023  |  CBDC

Mastercard said the widespread adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) faces challenges due to consumer comfort with traditional forms of money. Get the Full...

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