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Healthcare’s AI Boom Moves From Bedside to Back Office

Healthcare’s AI Boom Moves From Bedside to Back Office
Healthcare’s AI Boom Moves From Bedside to Back Office
April 15, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence’s promise in healthcare has always seemed intuitive. A system capable of processing vast amounts of patient data, cross-referencing symptoms, and responding in seconds...

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Accel Prepares to Pour $5 Billion Into Global AI Breakouts
Accel Prepares to Pour $5 Billion Into Global AI Breakouts
April 15, 2026  |  Investments

Venture capital firm Accel has raised $5 billion in late-stage capital to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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AI Fake News Found Its Perfect Home in Google Discover 
AI Fake News Found Its Perfect Home in Google Discover 
April 15, 2026  |  Fraud Attack

The way people find information online has shifted. Typed search queries are giving way to algorithmically curated feeds. Google Discover, the personalized content feed used...

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Ad Agencies Resolve FTC Charges of Illegal Digital Ad Boycotts
Ad Agencies Resolve FTC Charges of Illegal Digital Ad Boycotts
April 15, 2026  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and eight states have reached a settlement with three advertising agencies that they accused of unlawfully colluding on the placement...

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Starbucks Brews AI-Powered Drink Picks Inside ChatGPT
Starbucks Brews AI-Powered Drink Picks Inside ChatGPT
April 15, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Starbucks has launched a beta Starbucks app in OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Artemis Raises $70 Million to Counter AI-Powered Cyberthreats With AI
Artemis Raises $70 Million to Counter AI-Powered Cyberthreats With AI
April 15, 2026  |  Investments

Newly launched cybersecurity startup Artemis has reportedly raised $70 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Meta Makes Major Changes to Speed Reality Labs’ Progress
Meta Makes Major Changes to Speed Reality Labs’ Progress
April 15, 2026  |  Meta

Meta is reportedly reconfiguring its Reality Labs hardware division to “adapt and execute faster.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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BofA’s Q1 Shows the US Consumer Won’t Flinch, Card Volumes Up 7%
BofA’s Q1 Shows the US Consumer Won’t Flinch, Card Volumes Up 7%
April 15, 2026  |  Earnings

Bank of America’s first-quarter results, released Wednesday (April 15), show U.S. consumer spending holding steady against macro volatility, with more than $1 trillion in consumer...

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Fireblocks Intros Stablecoin Lending for Institutional Clients
Fireblocks Intros Stablecoin Lending for Institutional Clients
April 15, 2026  |  Blockchain

Fireblocks has debuted a feature that lets institutional customers lend stablecoins directly through its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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