Microsoft’s decision to ban police departments from using its Azure OpenAI Service for facial recognition reflects the technology industry’s struggle to balance the promises and perils of artificial intelligence (AI). The move signals that Big Tech companies are increasingly enforcing guardrails around AI systems amid...
Frequently integrated into wearable devices such as smart glasses and headsets, extended reality (XR) technology — encompassing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) — is unlocking new levels of immersive experiences across sectors such as healthcare, retail and beyond. Take, for instance,...
California’s landmark privacy legislation, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which grants consumers the legal authority to instruct businesses not to sell their data, has entered a new phase of enforcement. Spearheaded by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), the nation’s first dedicated privacy regulator,...
OpenAI is reportedly stepping up its efforts to sell its artificial intelligence services to corporates worldwide. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, hosted meetings this month in San Francisco, New York and London, each of which was attended by more than 100 corporate executives, Reuters reported Friday (April 12). The...
May 14, 2024
The concept of the connected commuter is gaining momentum, driven by the increasing reliance on digital solutions for travel and commuting needs. PYMNTS Intelligence research highlighted this trend, revealing an increase in the prevalence of apps and platforms to streamline everyday commuting journeys. This growing shift has led to an influx of traffic into urban centers, prompting […]
April 09, 2024
Digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet provide consumers with convenient and secure ways to make in-store and online purchases without having to put sensitive credit or debit card data at risk....
April 08, 2024
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, a proposed bill set to impact data collection and online privacy, successfully passed both the Senate and House of Delegates and now awaits...
April 03, 2024
Shadi Saifan, vice president of engineering at NCR Voyix, told PYMNTS in an interview that bridging the gap between the promise of open banking and making that promise a reality is...
April 12, 2024
OpenAI is reportedly stepping up its efforts to sell its artificial intelligence services to corporates worldwide. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, hosted meetings this month in San Francisco, New York and London, each of which was attended by more than 100 corporate executives, Reuters reported Friday (April 12). The executives were from Fortune 500 companies in finance, healthcare, energy […]
April 08, 2024
The United States is closer to achieving nationwide data privacy protections, according to a pair of lawmakers. Sen. Maria Cantwell and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, both of Washington and the heads of their...
April 03, 2024
Integration technology provider PortX launched a partnership with data privacy firm eXate. The collaboration is designed to strengthen financial data security and regulatory compliance across the banking sector, with an emphasis on enhancing data protection...
March 13, 2024
An office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has opened an investigation into the cyberattack that is impacting the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) subsidiary, Change Healthcare. The investigation was launched by HHS’ Office...
