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Google Uses Gemma AI Model to Identify Potential New Cancer Therapies
Google Uses Gemma AI Model to Identify Potential New Cancer Therapies
October 16, 2025  |  Google

Google said its open-source Gemma AI model helped scientists identify a potential new biological pathway for cancer therapy, according to a release by Google. The...

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Nacha Shows Corporate Shift to ACH, Leaving Paper Checks Behind
Nacha Shows Corporate Shift to ACH, Leaving Paper Checks Behind
October 16, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Companies accelerated their shift away from paper checks last quarter, lifting business‑to‑business payments on the ACH Network 10% year over year as Same Day ACH...

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Financial Stability Board Urges Global Consistency in Crypto-Asset Regulation
Financial Stability Board Urges Global Consistency in Crypto-Asset Regulation
October 16, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Financial Stability Board said Wednesday (Oct. 16) that jurisdictions should fully and consistently implement the FSB Global Framework for Crypto-asset Activities to eliminate the...

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Uber Lets US Drivers Earn Extra Income With AI Data Labeling Tasks
Uber Lets US Drivers Earn Extra Income With AI Data Labeling Tasks
October 16, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Uber said on Thursday (Oct. 16), that it is introducing a new way for some of its U.S. drivers to earn money by taking on...

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Affirm Expands BNPL Through New Partnerships With Fanatics and FreshBooks
Affirm Expands BNPL Through New Partnerships With Fanatics and FreshBooks
October 16, 2025  |  Partnerships

Affirm Holdings Inc. is broadening its footprint in the payments sector through two new partnerships, Fanatics and FreshBooks, aimed at deepening its presence among both...

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FIS to Launch ‘Smart Basket’ Solution That Delivers Promotions at Checkout
FIS to Launch ‘Smart Basket’ Solution That Delivers Promotions at Checkout
October 16, 2025  |  Point of Sale

FIS is set to launch a solution that will use real-time, item-level intelligence to deliver targeted promotions to consumers at checkout and allow multiple payment...

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Kraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Designated Contract Market Small Exchange
Kraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Designated Contract Market Small Exchange
October 16, 2025  |  Acquisitions

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-licensed designated contract market, from IG Group for $100 million. Get the Full Story...

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Apple AI Crises Deepen as Search Exec Ke Yang Moves to Meta
Apple AI Crises Deepen as Search Exec Ke Yang Moves to Meta
October 16, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Apple’s top executive overseeing its ChatGPT-like search initiative is leaving the company for Meta, marking another senior departure from Apple’s artificial intelligence division. Get the...

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Deel Secures $300 Million for Global Expansion of HR and Payroll Platform
Deel Secures $300 Million for Global Expansion of HR and Payroll Platform
October 16, 2025  |  Investments

Deel secured $300 million in a Series E funding round to expand the capabilities and the global reach of its human resources and payroll platform....

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