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In the Age of Agentic AI, Data Control Is Power

In the Age of Agentic AI, Data Control Is Power
In the Age of Agentic AI, Data Control Is Power
April 20, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

As companies rush to deploy agentic AI, a new consensus is taking shape around the data problem underneath the hype. More autonomous AI systems will...

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Verizon’s Dan Schulman Tells CEOs to Be Open About AI Job Cuts
Verizon’s Dan Schulman Tells CEOs to Be Open About AI Job Cuts
April 19, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Verizon’s CEO wants his contemporaries to be open about artificial intelligence-related job losses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Walmart Eyes Stores as Warehouse Space for Same-Day Delivery
Walmart Eyes Stores as Warehouse Space for Same-Day Delivery
April 19, 2026  |  Walmart

Walmart has reportedly discovered warehousing space for its eCommerce war with Amazon: its own stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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France’s CB Payments Network Aims to Take on Visa/Mastercard in EU
France’s CB Payments Network Aims to Take on Visa/Mastercard in EU
April 19, 2026  |  Global Payments

French payments network CB reportedly hopes to lead a Europe-based campaign against Visa and Mastercard. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Airbnb Adds Independent Hotels to List of Lodging Options
Airbnb Adds Independent Hotels to List of Lodging Options
April 19, 2026  |  Travel Payments

After years of focusing on short-term home/apartment rentals, Airbnb is reportedly entering the hotel business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Venture Capital Gravitates to Crypto-AI Combo Projects
Venture Capital Gravitates to Crypto-AI Combo Projects
April 19, 2026  |  Investments

Venture investors are favoring artificial intelligence/cryptocurrency projects over pure crypto firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Kelp DAO $293 Million Hack Largest DeFi Theft of 2026
Kelp DAO $293 Million Hack Largest DeFi Theft of 2026
April 19, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Hackers have reportedly stolen nearly $300 million from decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Kelp DAO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Private Credit’s Consumer Debt Holdings Jump $150 Billion Since 2019
Private Credit’s Consumer Debt Holdings Jump $150 Billion Since 2019
April 19, 2026  |  Investments

Private credit outfits are reportedly turning to consumer debt for high-yield investments.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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India Cancels Plan to Place Biometric App on Smartphones
India Cancels Plan to Place Biometric App on Smartphones
April 19, 2026  |  Biometrics

India has reportedly abandoned plans to require smartphone makers to include the country’s biometric ID app on their devices. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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