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Sam Altman Says Full AI Companies Are Possible, but Businesses Are Not Ready

Sam Altman Says Full AI Companies Are Possible, but Businesses Are Not Ready
Sam Altman Says Full AI Companies Are Possible, but Businesses Are Not Ready
February 03, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Sam Altman rarely describes the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in narrow terms. When asked where the technology ultimately leads, he moved quickly beyond software,...

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Bolt Adds Atomic’s Embedded Investing Capabilities to Financial App
Bolt Adds Atomic’s Embedded Investing Capabilities to Financial App
February 03, 2026  |  Mobile

Bolt has partnered with investing-as-a-service platform Atomic to add embedded investing capabilities to the Bolt SuperApp, a consumer finance platform. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Santander to Expand in US by Acquiring Connecticut-Based Webster Bank
Santander to Expand in US by Acquiring Connecticut-Based Webster Bank
February 03, 2026  |  Partnerships

Banco Santander plans to expand its presence in the United States by acquiring the holding company for Connecticut-headquartered Webster Bank for $12.2 billion. Get the...

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One Inc Debuts Agentic Protocol to Link AI Assistants With Insurance Payments
One Inc Debuts Agentic Protocol to Link AI Assistants With Insurance Payments
February 03, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Digital payments network One Inc launched a new protocol designed to accelerate the integration of its payment systems and improve data management through artificial intelligence....

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FinTechs and Community Banks Tell OCC to Open the Data Pipes
FinTechs and Community Banks Tell OCC to Open the Data Pipes
February 03, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Community banks still trade on proximity and relationships, but their appeal now hinges just as much on whether they can deliver modern digital services. Get...

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Walmart Names New CEO as Retail Moves From Shelves to Software
Walmart Names New CEO as Retail Moves From Shelves to Software
February 03, 2026  |  Retail

The world’s newest trillion-dollar company also has a new CEO. And no, it’s not Disney. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Truist Launches AI-Enabled Platform to Automate Corporate Receivables
Truist Launches AI-Enabled Platform to Automate Corporate Receivables
February 03, 2026  |  Accounts Receivable

Truist Financial launched a new integrated receivables platform, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 3) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Experian to Acquire AI-Powered Mortgage Shopping Platform Own Up
Experian to Acquire AI-Powered Mortgage Shopping Platform Own Up
February 03, 2026  |  Partnerships

Experian plans to expand its presence in the mortgage industry by acquiring Own Up, an artificial intelligence-powered mortgage shopping platform. Get the Full Story Complete...

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