Cross-Border Fintech Takes Spotlight in Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 Cohort

Cross-border fintech is hot right now. The cross-border payments market is forecasted to reach over $250 trillion by 2027, according to the Bank of England. And experts say fintechs are giving banks a run for their money (pun intended) here, especially in the business-to-business sector where artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain come into play — all emerging technologies fintechs love. Devamını Oku

Rubrik’s IPO Filing Unveils AI Governance Committee: A Sign of the Times

Rubrik’s recent IPO filing revealed the establishment of an AI governance committee, signaling the company’s proactive approach to managing the risks associated with the implementation of artificial intelligence in its business operations. This committee comprises managers from various departments, including engineering, product, legal, and information security, who will collectively assess the potential legal, security, and business risks posed by the use of generative AI tools. Their objective is to identify and implement measures to mitigate these risks effectively. Devamını Oku

Big Tech Companies Unite in New Consortium to Address Concerns of AI Job Displacement

The advent of AI technology has raised concerns about potential job losses in various industries, with notable instances such as UPS’s largest layoff attributed in part to new technologies including AI, as mentioned by CEO Carol Tomé. Similarly, IBM plans to pause hiring for roles it believes could be automated by AI, according to CEO Arvind Krishna. Devamını Oku