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Google Says New Frontier Model Excels at Deep Work Across Domains
Google Says New Frontier Model Excels at Deep Work Across Domains
October 13, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Google’s new frontier model, Gemini 4 Argon, is now available to developers, enterprises, scientists and consumers, the company said in a Tuesday (Oct. 13) blog post. “Argon excels at deep...

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US Fines Bank of America $1.2 Billion, Alleging AML and Sanctions Violations
US Fines Bank of America $1.2 Billion, Alleging AML and Sanctions Violations
October 13, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Three federal agencies have imposed penalties totaling more than $1.21 billion on Bank of America, alleging that the bank violated anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, according...

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400 Scientists Call for AI Containment Systems and Incident Reports
400 Scientists Call for AI Containment Systems and Incident Reports
October 13, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

More than 400 scientists have signed an open letter calling for additional measures on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The scientists recommend that organizations involved with...

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Tech Giants and Global Police Dismantle West African Scam Rings
Tech Giants and Global Police Dismantle West African Scam Rings
October 13, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

A coordinated effort by international law enforcement agencies and tech companies to crack down on fraud and scams based in countries across West Africa led...

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Albertsons Presses Reset Button as Inflation Presses Its Customers 
Albertsons Presses Reset Button as Inflation Presses Its Customers 
October 13, 2026  |  Earnings

Grocery giant Albertsons is planning an extensive overhaul as inflation continues to hinder consumer spending. The company released quarterly earnings Tuesday (Oct. 13) showing a sales dip of 0.8%,...

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UnitedHealth Says Chart Review Time Falls 33% With AI Usage
UnitedHealth Says Chart Review Time Falls 33% With AI Usage
October 13, 2026  |  Earnings

UnitedHealth Group is using artificial intelligence and streamlined digital tools to tackle rising consumer demand and long-standing operational bottlenecks across the healthcare ecosystem. Speaking during the...

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61 Million Shoppers Now Start Their Search With AI Assistance
61 Million Shoppers Now Start Their Search With AI Assistance
October 13, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

New research shows that consumers are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools to conduct their product research. An October PYMNTS Intelligence report titled “From Prompt...

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Cross River Picks Ex-Lazard CEO Evan Russo as President
Cross River Picks Ex-Lazard CEO Evan Russo as President
October 13, 2026  |  Personnel

Cross River Bank has selected former Lazard Asset Management CEO Evan Russo as its new president. The appointment will see Russo work with Cross River...

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