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OpenAI Working With Pentagon on Cybersecurity, Veteran Suicide Prevention
OpenAI Working With Pentagon on Cybersecurity, Veteran Suicide Prevention
January 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI is reportedly working with the United States military on a number of projects. The creator of ChatGPT is working with the Pentagon on cybersecurity tools...

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High Circle, FirstBank and Treasury Prime Partner on Banking-as-a-Service Solutions
High Circle, FirstBank and Treasury Prime Partner on Banking-as-a-Service Solutions
January 16, 2024  |  Partnerships

High Circle has partnered with FirstBank on a solution that blends FDIC insurance, competitive interest rates and luxury rewards. This strategic partnership is powered by Treasury Prime, an embedded...

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M-Pesa/Microsoft Pact Underscores Tech’s Role in Small Business Financial Inclusion  
M-Pesa/Microsoft Pact Underscores Tech’s Role in Small Business Financial Inclusion  
January 16, 2024  |  Financial Inclusion

The recent announcement of joint efforts by Microsoft to build new financial services for businesses hints at a multipronged effort to boost financial inclusion …...

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What Brands and Retailers Need to Know About the Gen Z Consumer
What Brands and Retailers Need to Know About the Gen Z Consumer
January 16, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Gen Z – don’t forget about them.   While artificial intelligence (AI) is a mega-hot topic and tool these days and brands and retailers are pinning...

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Attack Vectors 2024: Protecting Company Data in the Age of AI
Attack Vectors 2024: Protecting Company Data in the Age of AI
January 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

You’ve likely heard the saying that “data is the new oil.” It is particularly true in our age of artificial intelligence (AI). But throughout history,...

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Paymentus Adds Payment Options to Yardi’s Property Management Software
Paymentus Adds Payment Options to Yardi’s Property Management Software
January 16, 2024  |  Real Estate

Property managers can now access Paymentus’ electronic billing and payment solution through the Yardi Voyager platform. This ability follows Yardi’s designation of Paymentus as a fully qualified Yardi Standard Interface...

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Payroc Launches Cloud-Based Payment Solution for Independent Software Vendors
Payroc Launches Cloud-Based Payment Solution for Independent Software Vendors
January 16, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

Payroc has introduced a PayByCloud solution aimed at simplifying omnichannel payment integrations for independent software vendors (ISVs). This cloud-based solution eliminates the need for ISVs to...

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Quantum Computing Firm Quantinuum Valued at $5 Billion 
Quantum Computing Firm Quantinuum Valued at $5 Billion 
January 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Quantum computer firm Quantinuum has been valued at $5 billion following a $300 million fundraising round. The round, which included participation by JPMorgan, will help Quantinuum develop “the...

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Big Bank Earnings Show Digital’s App-Driven Appeal to Consumers
Big Bank Earnings Show Digital’s App-Driven Appeal to Consumers
January 16, 2024  |  Digital Banking

As earnings season rolls on, key themes from banks are emerging. Consumers are continuing to engage with their banks via mobile means, and branches are...

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