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California Advances Bill Regulating AI Companions Amid Concerns Over Mental Health Issues

California Advances Bill Regulating AI Companions Amid Concerns Over Mental Health Issues
California Advances Bill Regulating AI Companions Amid Concerns Over Mental Health Issues
July 09, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

A California bill aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) companion chatbots cleared a key legislative hurdle this week, as lawmakers sought to...

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Issuers Want Core Banking and Processing Relationships With a Single Provider
Issuers Want Core Banking and Processing Relationships With a Single Provider
July 09, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

For card issuers seeking to modernize and digitize, there’s a strong preference to have a go-to provider as a single point of access for critical...

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Nvidia Achieves Record $4 Trillion Market Capitalization
Nvidia Achieves Record $4 Trillion Market Capitalization
July 09, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Nvidia now has the distinction of being the world’s first $4 trillion public company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin Says Blockchain Can Facilitate Action Against Criminals
Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin Says Blockchain Can Facilitate Action Against Criminals
July 09, 2025  |  Blockchain

The United States can benefit from blockchain technology if regulators embrace its “transparency, speed and programmability,” Chainalysis Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Levin told the Senate...

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Perplexity Takes on Google With AI-Powered Browser Comet
Perplexity Takes on Google With AI-Powered Browser Comet
July 09, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Perplexity has introduced Comet, its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web browser. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Bank of England Warns of Financial Risks Despite Tariff Pauses
Bank of England Warns of Financial Risks Despite Tariff Pauses
July 09, 2025  |  Economy

The Bank of England said global financial markets are still in jeopardy despite easing tariff tensions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Papaya and Worksome Partner to Facilitate Global Contingent Workforce Payments
Papaya and Worksome Partner to Facilitate Global Contingent Workforce Payments
July 09, 2025  |  Payroll

Papaya Global and Worksome have partnered to help businesses of all sizes manage and pay freelancers, contractors and gig workers globally. Get the Full Story...

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FSB Calls for New Curbs on Shadow Bank Companies
FSB Calls for New Curbs on Shadow Bank Companies
July 09, 2025  |  Regulation

The Financial Stability Board, a global financial watchdog, is calling for greater oversight of the multitrillion-dollar shadow banking sector. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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X CEO Linda Yaccarino Steps Down After 2 Years
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Steps Down After 2 Years
July 09, 2025  |  Personnel

X CEO Linda Yaccarino said Wednesday (July 9) that she is stepping down from that position after two years, without giving a reason for the move....

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