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AI to Boost Weather Forecasts, Businesses Hope for Profits
AI to Boost Weather Forecasts, Businesses Hope for Profits
April 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) may drastically improve the accuracy of weather predictions, potentially increasing profits for businesses that rely on forecasting. Google has introduced...

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Bite-Sized AI: Why Smaller Models Like Microsoft’s Phi-3 Are Big for Business
Bite-Sized AI: Why Smaller Models Like Microsoft’s Phi-3 Are Big for Business
April 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Smaller artificial intelligence (AI) models, like Microsoft’s recently unveiled Phi-3-mini, are proving that bigger isn’t always better for business applications. These lightweight, efficient models can tackle content creation and data analysis...

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Report: Apple Expected to Launch New iPad Models May 7
Report: Apple Expected to Launch New iPad Models May 7
April 23, 2024  |  Apple

Apple will reportedly launch new products in a May 7 online event. The company sent invitations to the media Tuesday (April 23), and those files...

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International Roaming Packs Drive Travelers Deeper Into the Connected Economy
International Roaming Packs Drive Travelers Deeper Into the Connected Economy
April 23, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In a global landscape increasingly defined by connectivity, telecommunications companies are taking strides to cater to the needs of modern travelers.  Indian telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel...

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Walmart Pushes BNPL Loans With One
Walmart Pushes BNPL Loans With One
April 23, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

For Walmart, buy now, pay later (BNPL) may offer the means by which the retail giant pushes even further into financial services and toward super...

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Says US Economic Boom ‘Unbelievable’
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Says US Economic Boom ‘Unbelievable’
April 23, 2024  |  Economy

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reportedly said Tuesday (April 23) that the U.S. economic boom is “unbelievable.” Speaking at an event at The Economic Club of New York, Dimon...

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Robots Redefine Surgical Landscape for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
Robots Redefine Surgical Landscape for Enhanced Patient Outcomes
April 23, 2024  |  Healthcare

The integration of robotics is reshaping surgical procedures, promising enhanced precision, efficiency, and improved patient outcomes.  Recent earnings reports from industry giants like Intuitive Surgical and Johnson &...

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Figure Names Brex Veteran Michael Tannenbaum as CEO
Figure Names Brex Veteran Michael Tannenbaum as CEO
April 23, 2024  |  News

Figure Technology Solutions has named Michael Tannenbaum as CEO and a member of the board of directors, effectively immediately. The company’s previous CEO, co-founder Mike Cagney, has assumed the...

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Young Consumers Turn to Credit to Manage Spending
Young Consumers Turn to Credit to Manage Spending
April 23, 2024  |  Personal Finance

While most consumers use credit to purchase products or services because of the rewards they can get for doing so, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, younger shoppers are the only...

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