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SoftBank Considers Adding $30 Billion to Investment in OpenAI

SoftBank Considers Adding $30 Billion to Investment in OpenAI
SoftBank Considers Adding $30 Billion to Investment in OpenAI
January 28, 2026  |  Investments

SoftBank Group is in talks to invest another $30 billion in OpenAI, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Jan. 28), citing unnamed sources. Get the...

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Big Tech Expands AI Across Climate, Search and Public Services
Big Tech Expands AI Across Climate, Search and Public Services
January 28, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

This week’s tech news shows artificial intelligence (AI) moving deeper into climate forecasting, search, and the public sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy
Shoppers Trust Banks Over Retailers to Let AI Buy
January 28, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Today’s digital-first shoppers are happy to let artificial intelligence lend an electronic hand as they shop online for everything from clothing to groceries. Get the...

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Pay by Bank Emerges as an Alternative to Cards for Online Payments
Pay by Bank Emerges as an Alternative to Cards for Online Payments
January 28, 2026  |  Banking

Trust has always been central to payments, but it is changing as payments evolve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Checks, Not Instant Payments, Pose the Biggest Fraud Risk
Checks, Not Instant Payments, Pose the Biggest Fraud Risk
January 28, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

Instant payments adoption continues to rise, but fraud concerns remain a powerful brake on momentum. As artificial intelligence drives more sophisticated attacks, businesses and financial...

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Discover Network Has 3 Rules for Scaling Network Growth
Discover Network Has 3 Rules for Scaling Network Growth
January 28, 2026  |  Payments Innovation

Watch more: Need to Know: Discover Network’s Deepak Sevak Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start
Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start
January 28, 2026  |  Digital Onboarding

Small businesses may say they value relationships, but when basic digital tasks still require a phone call or branch visit, loyalty starts to look temporary....

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The Quantum Clock Is Ticking on Blockchain Security
The Quantum Clock Is Ticking on Blockchain Security
January 28, 2026  |  Blockchain

The world of digital finance has a physics deadline coming up. And few places could be harder hit than crypto. Get the Full Story Complete...

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