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‘Killer Robots’ on Agenda as Nations Debate AI Weapons
‘Killer Robots’ on Agenda as Nations Debate AI Weapons
April 29, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Austria says the time has come to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) use in weapons systems. Left unchecked, such technology could create “killer robots,” officials in the Alpine...

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Artsy Shoppers Are Ditching Craft Stores for More Convenient eCommerce Options
Artsy Shoppers Are Ditching Craft Stores for More Convenient eCommerce Options
April 29, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers are cutting back on nice-to-haves like craft supplies, and even when they do buy these items, they are increasingly choosing retail giants such as Amazon,...

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Klarna Powers BNPL for Luggage, Travel Accessories Brand Away
Klarna Powers BNPL for Luggage, Travel Accessories Brand Away
April 29, 2024  |  BNPL

Klarna has partnered with luggage and travel accessories brand Away. With this collaboration, Klarna’s interest-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are available to Away’s customers in...

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Conduent Forms Generative AI Partnership With Microsoft
Conduent Forms Generative AI Partnership With Microsoft
April 29, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Business solutions and services company Conduent launched an artificial intelligence-focused agreement with Microsoft. The partnership, announced in a Monday (April 29) press release, will begin by exploring generative AI use...

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Only About 60% of Middle-Market Firms Get Paid Using Virtual Cards
Only About 60% of Middle-Market Firms Get Paid Using Virtual Cards
April 29, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Many middle-market businesses operate in a world of heightened uncertainty, but PYMNTS Intelligence data found that payment solutions such as virtual cards can help mitigate...

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CFPB: Medical Bills Plague Lower-Income Americans 
CFPB: Medical Bills Plague Lower-Income Americans 
April 29, 2024  |  CFPB

New government data shows 15 million Americans still have medical bills on their credit reports. That’s according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which notes that...

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Mercedes-Benz Invests in AI-Connected Tech Startup Blaize
Mercedes-Benz Invests in AI-Connected Tech Startup Blaize
April 29, 2024  |  Investments

Blaize, an artificial intelligence (AI) computing company, has secured $106 million in funding. The financial infusion is set to propel the company’s efforts in advancing...

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Reem Finance and Visa Partner on Digital Payments in UAE
Reem Finance and Visa Partner on Digital Payments in UAE
April 29, 2024  |  Partnerships

Reem Finance, a financial services provider in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has partnered with Visa to expand its offering of digital payment solutions. With the new...

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Amazon Says Prime Delivery Speed Reaches Record Pace
Amazon Says Prime Delivery Speed Reaches Record Pace
April 29, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon says its Prime deliveries have reached their fastest speed on record. The eCommerce giant announced Monday (April 29) that more than 2 billion items had arrived...

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