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AI Wrote the Perfect Scam and Now Fights It

AI Wrote the Perfect Scam and Now Fights It
AI Wrote the Perfect Scam and Now Fights It
May 04, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Internet crime losses hit $20.9 billion in 2025, the FBI reported. Most of the damage didn’t come from malware or data breaches. It came from...

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Product Search Dominates as 31% Use AI for Links
Product Search Dominates as 31% Use AI for Links
May 04, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to find the right pair of shoes or understand a new prescription. Recent data reveals that finding product...

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OpenAI Veteran Raises $950 Million for AI Customer Service Agents
OpenAI Veteran Raises $950 Million for AI Customer Service Agents
May 04, 2026  |  Investments

Customer experience-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sierra has reportedly raised $950 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Wall Street Clearing Giant Enlists 50 Firms for Tokenization Launch
Wall Street Clearing Giant Enlists 50 Firms for Tokenization Launch
May 04, 2026  |  Blockchain

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is planning a fall launch for its tokenization service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Prosecutor-Turned-Investor Katie Haun Raises $1 Billion for Crypto
Prosecutor-Turned-Investor Katie Haun Raises $1 Billion for Crypto
May 04, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Ex-Andreessen Horowitz general partner Katie Haun has reportedly raised $1 billion for new venture funds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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DoorDash AI Accelerates Local Commerce Growth
DoorDash AI Accelerates Local Commerce Growth
May 04, 2026  |  Retail

DoorDash has introduced several new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Eurogroup Chief Says EU Needs Larger Banks and X-Border Mergers
Eurogroup Chief Says EU Needs Larger Banks and X-Border Mergers
May 04, 2026  |  Banking

Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis says Europe needs larger banks and more cross-border banking mergers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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AI Brings Met Gala Styling Power to Every Closet 
AI Brings Met Gala Styling Power to Every Closet 
May 04, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Every year on the first Monday of May, the most photographed steps in fashion belong to the Met Gala. The looks that climb them take...

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Cyber Expert Warns Iranian Hackers Target World Cup Fans and Infrastructure
Cyber Expert Warns Iranian Hackers Target World Cup Fans and Infrastructure
May 04, 2026  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers linked to Iran are likely to target World Cup fans and the event’s infrastructure, according to a report by ynet Global. Get the Full...

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