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Fintech & Ecommerce

Atom Bank Partners With Assetz Capital for Commercial Mortgage Access

Assetz Capital will act as a key distribution partner for Atom commercial mortgage loan applications covering all UK regions

Science & Technology

Google Experiments With Watermarks for AI Image Identification

Google has introduced a technology that embeds a digital watermark directly into the pixels of an image, making it invisible to the human eye, but able to perform AI-generated image identification

Blockchain & Crypto

Court Favours Grayscale Over SEC in Spot Bitcoin ETF Case

Despite the legal victory of Grayscale, it’s too early for spot Bitcoin ETF proponents to cheer

Science & Technology

Baidu Reportedly to Get China Approval for AI Models

The media reported that this week China will approve the first batch of generating artificial intelligence services for public implementation.

Science & Technology

Startup Hyperproof Raises $40 Million

Hyperproof, which provides software as a service, on Wednesday, August 30, announced that following the results of a funding round led by Riverwood Capital and with the participation of the venture capital firm Toba Capital, which is at an early stage of development, it managed to raise $40 million.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Praso Acquires Floki’s IP

The Brazilian company Praso, which provides a distribution platform for small retailers, announced the raising of $9.3 million in investment funds and announced the acquisition of the intellectual property of Floki, a brand that uses AI to automate purchases in small bars and restaurants.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Amazon Acquires Company Fig

Amazon has expanded its ownership structure as a result of the acquisition of Fig, which is a manufacturer of an autocomplete tool for terminals used by developers.

Science & Technology

OpenAI Approaches $1 Billion of Annual Sales

The media reported that the annual revenue of OpenAI is approaching the landmark mark of $1 billion.

Finance & Economics

JPMorgan Boosts Its Stake in Brazil’s C6 Bank

JPMorgan has announced an increase in its stake in a Brazilian digital bank called C6 Bank.

Science & Technology

Google Adds AI Models from Meta and Anthropic to Its Cloud Platform

Google is adding artificial intelligence tools from Meta Platforms and Anthropic to its cloud platform.

Science & Technology

IT Company Kainos to Invest £10 Million in AI

IT company Kainos, which is based in Belfast, announced its intention to invest 10 million pounds in the implementation of efforts to integrate generative artificial intelligence into its business.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Amazon Tests Higher Free Shipping Threshold

Amazon is currently testing a minimum purchase requirement of $35 to receive a free shipping service for customers who are not members of the Prime loyalty program.

Science & Technology

Microsoft’s President Says AI Needs Human Control

Microsoft President and Vice Chairman Brad Smith, while talking to the media, said that people should curb artificial intelligence, because it can become a weapon.

Science & Technology

Google Reportedly Plans to Sell Maps Data

The media reported that Google intends to license mapping data sets to companies that create products using renewable energy sources.

Science & Technology

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Businesses

OpenAI announced the launch of the corporate version of ChatGPT, within which additional functions and privacy guarantees are available to users.

Blockchain & Crypto

Spain’s Deputy Central Bank Governor Suggests Tools to Mitigate Digital Euro’s Unintended Consequences

Deputy head of the Central Bank of Spain Margarita Delgado said that before making a final decision on the launch of the digital euro, the European Central Bank should analyze the potential impact of the virtual currency on the banking system of the eurozone.