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FTC Blocks Humboldt From High-Risk Merchants in $12 Million Settlement

FTC Blocks Humboldt From High-Risk Merchants in $12 Million Settlement
FTC Blocks Humboldt From High-Risk Merchants in $12 Million Settlement
September 08, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with payment processing company Humboldt Merchant Services that will see Humboldt pay $12 million and be permanently banned...

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Meta Targets Mass Market With New Agent
Meta Targets Mass Market With New Agent
September 08, 2026  |  Facebook / Meta

Meta introduced a personal artificial intelligence agent called Muse that is “built for everyone,” the company said in a Tuesday (Sept. 8) blog post. Get...

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Coca-Cola’s AI Just Solved Retailers’ Inventory Headache
Coca-Cola’s AI Just Solved Retailers’ Inventory Headache
September 08, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Coca-Cola thinks its artificial intelligence just solved one of the oldest headaches in retail: knowing what to stock, and how much to buy. Coke Buddy,...

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DOJ Extradites Russian Web Developer in $15 Million Bank Account Takeover Scheme
DOJ Extradites Russian Web Developer in $15 Million Bank Account Takeover Scheme
September 08, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

A Russian national who was allegedly involved in large-scale bank account takeover activity was arraignedFriday (Sept. 4) in the Northern District of Georgia after being...

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Google Accelerates Chrome Updates to Outrun AI Hackers
Google Accelerates Chrome Updates to Outrun AI Hackers
September 08, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Google has begun releasing updates to its Chrome browser every two weeks rather than the previous four weeks, the company said in a Tuesday (Sept....

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Apple Purchases Neural Signal Sensor Company Sonera
Apple Purchases Neural Signal Sensor Company Sonera
September 08, 2026  |  Apple

Apple has added sensor technology company Sonera to its list of acquisitions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Congress Returns With Sweeping AI Bills Targeting Superintelligence, Health Insurance
Congress Returns With Sweeping AI Bills Targeting Superintelligence, Health Insurance
September 08, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

As Congress returned from its summer recess last week, lawmakers proposed a series of artificial intelligence-related measures, including a ban on development of superintelligent AI...

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Anthropic Wants More Control Over Its Payments Stack
Anthropic Wants More Control Over Its Payments Stack
September 08, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic’s revenue jumped to more than $11.5 billion in its second quarter, up from $787 million a year earlier, CNBC reported. That pace of growth...

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