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Synchrony CFO Sees Consumers Spending Through Inflation Pressure

Synchrony CFO Sees Consumers Spending Through Inflation Pressure
Synchrony CFO Sees Consumers Spending Through Inflation Pressure
July 21, 2026  |  Earnings

The prevailing narrative says the consumer, squeezed by inflation, higher gas prices and a steady sense of uncertainty, is ready to pull back. Synchrony’s second-quarter...

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Physical AI’s Biggest Challenge Is the Last 50 Feet
Physical AI’s Biggest Challenge Is the Last 50 Feet
July 21, 2026  |  Delivery

Last-mile delivery, the final leg that moves a package from a local hub to a customer’s door, already accounts for more than half of total...

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Early AI Gains Prompt Equifax to Double Savings Forecast to $150 Million
Early AI Gains Prompt Equifax to Double Savings Forecast to $150 Million
July 21, 2026  |  Earnings

After seeing early productivity gains from its implementation of artificial intelligence and agentic-based solutions across its internal processes, Equifax doubled its forecast of the cost...

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Samsung Adds AI-Powered Assistant to Its Health Offerings
Samsung Adds AI-Powered Assistant to Its Health Offerings
July 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Samsung has entered the world of artificial intelligence-powered healthcare with its new Health Assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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White House Launches ‘Gold Eagle’ AI Cybersecurity Initiative
White House Launches ‘Gold Eagle’ AI Cybersecurity Initiative
July 21, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

The White House has launched an artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity clearinghouse designed to accelerate the discovery and remediation of software vulnerabilities. Although not aimed specifically at...

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US Threatens Sanctions on China Over Alleged AI Model Theft
US Threatens Sanctions on China Over Alleged AI Model Theft
July 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The White House is weighing a crackdown on China’s alleged “IP theft” of artificial intelligence models in the United States, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said...

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State AGs Put Businesses on Notice: Existing Laws Already Apply to AI
State AGs Put Businesses on Notice: Existing Laws Already Apply to AI
July 21, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

AI compliance teams take note: You don’t need to violate AI-specific statutes to face regulatory scrutiny. State attorneys general increasingly are using existing consumer protection,...

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American Express and Bottomline Partner to Streamline B2B Payments
American Express and Bottomline Partner to Streamline B2B Payments
July 21, 2026  |  B2B Payments

American Express aims to improve the B2B payments experience for buyers and suppliers with two new offerings, including a new B2B payment feature and automated...

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