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OpenAI Says ChatGPT Can Now ‘See’ and ‘Speak’
OpenAI Says ChatGPT Can Now ‘See’ and ‘Speak’
September 25, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI said the days of communicating with ChatGPT by typing are coming to an end. The artificial intelligence (AI) company said it is introducing new...

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EKA Solutions and Verizon Connect Collaborate to Streamline Freight Operations
EKA Solutions and Verizon Connect Collaborate to Streamline Freight Operations
September 25, 2023  |  Shipping

EKA Solutions, a provider of a cloud-based integrated freight management platform, has partnered with Verizon Connect to deliver integrated services to fleet customers.  This collaboration aims...

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UK Banking Sector Reforms Pushed Back Six Months
UK Banking Sector Reforms Pushed Back Six Months
September 25, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

England’s central bank is putting new banking reforms on hold until the summer of 2025. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Sept. 24), the Bank of England’s (BOE)...

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BigCommerce Launches Portal to Streamline B2B Invoice Payment Process
BigCommerce Launches Portal to Streamline B2B Invoice Payment Process
September 25, 2023  |  B2B Payments

BigCommerce has launched its new B2B Edition Invoice Portal, aiming to modernize the invoice payment process for large B2B suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. This new...

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Mixin Network Crypto Hackers Swipe $200 Million
Mixin Network Crypto Hackers Swipe $200 Million
September 25, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital asset transaction network Mixin has halted withdrawals and deposits following a $200 million hack. In a post on Twitter/X Sunday (Sept. 24) night, the company said the attack...

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Aldi Says Inflation Has Changed How UK Shoppers Buy Groceries
Aldi Says Inflation Has Changed How UK Shoppers Buy Groceries
September 25, 2023  |  Economy

Discount supermarket chain Aldi said it has experienced record sales in the United Kingdom as shoppers seek affordable groceries. In response to this increased demand, Aldi has...

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Amazon’s Anthropic Investment Highlights Big Tech’s Big Plans for AI
Amazon’s Anthropic Investment Highlights Big Tech’s Big Plans for AI
September 25, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Amazon is taking the safe route when it comes to generative artificial intelligence (AI). The Seattle-based tech giant on Monday (Sept. 25) announced that it...

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Shopify Audiences Adds Integrations With Snap, TikTok and Criteo to Target Customers
Shopify Audiences Adds Integrations With Snap, TikTok and Criteo to Target Customers
September 25, 2023  |  eCommerce

Shopify Audiences added new integrations with major advertising platforms Snap, TikTok and Criteo. The partnerships expand the reach and efficiency of Shopify Plus merchants, allowing...

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Worries About AI ‘Under-Regulation’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Worries About AI ‘Under-Regulation’
September 25, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Sam Altman, head of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, said government artificial intelligence (AI) regulation is nothing to fear. Speaking during a trip to Taipei Monday (Sept. 25),...

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