Mastercard Pioneers the Future of Payments with Stablecoin Transaction Support In the fast-paced world of digital transactions, Mastercard has once again taken a groundbreaking step by launching stablecoin payment support. This strategic move comes at a time when stablecoin transactions are gaining momentum, offering users a seamless and secure way to engage in crypto payments. […]
Meta under scrutiny in France over digital Ad practices
Meta Under Scrutiny in France Over Digital Ad Practices Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is facing intense scrutiny in France over its digital advertising practices. With over 200 publications joining forces behind a lawsuit, the pressure on Meta is mounting as it faces legal fire across Europe. The French lawsuit against Meta revolves around the […]
Jamaica tests AI tools to aid teachers
Jamaica Tests AI Tools to Aid Teachers Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a buzzword in various industries for its potential to revolutionize processes and enhance efficiency. In the education sector, Jamaica is taking a progressive step by testing AI tools to support teachers in delivering quality education to students. At the recent JTA Education Conference, […]
ING eyes Euro stablecoin as MiCA opens door for banks
ING Explores Euro Stablecoin Opportunity as MiCA Regulation Allows Banks to Issue Digital Currencies The world of banking is on the brink of a major transformation as the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation opens up new possibilities for financial institutions. Among the frontrunners in exploring these opportunities is ING, one of the largest […]
Shopify Must Face Data Privacy Lawsuit in US
Shopify Must Face Data Privacy Lawsuit in US A recent decision by a US appeals court has set the stage for Shopify, the Canadian e-commerce giant, to face a data privacy class action lawsuit in California. The ruling, which came on Monday, stated that Shopify can indeed be sued in California for allegedly collecting personal […]
Cash-only Tuvalu installs ATMs
Cash-only Tuvalu Embraces Electronic Banking with New ATMs In a significant leap towards modernization, the remote island nation of Tuvalu has recently introduced ATMs and point-of-sale systems to cater to the growing demand for electronic banking services. Previously known for its cash-only economy, Tuvalu’s embrace of technology in the financial sector marks a pivotal moment […]
Siri AI overhaul delayed until 2026
Siri AI Overhaul Delayed Until 2026: Apple Replaces Siri AI Chief After Ugly and Embarrassing Delays Apple’s virtual assistant, Siri, has long been a staple feature of the tech giant’s ecosystem, providing users with a convenient way to interact with their devices through voice commands. However, in recent years, Siri has fallen behind its competitors […]
Sam Altman eyes Elon Musk’s turf, readies social media platform to take on X
The Elon Musk-ification of Sam Altman was inevitable, but it looks like it’s happening sooner than we thought. The former president of Y Combinator and CEO of OpenAI seems to be following in Musk’s footsteps by venturing into the realm of social media, a domain dominated by the likes of Twitter (which Musk is very […]
Meta to use EU user data for AI training amid scrutiny
Meta to Use EU User Data for AI Training Amid Scrutiny Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been under intense scrutiny in recent years over its handling of user data and privacy concerns. However, despite facing delays and regulatory challenges, the tech giant has made a bold move by launching AI training initiatives in Europe […]
X faces EU probe over AI data use
X Under EU Investigation for Potentially Breaching GDPR with AI Data Usage Ireland has recently initiated a formal investigation into tech giant X, probing the company’s utilization of public European Union user data to train its Grok AI chatbot. This move has stirred up significant concerns regarding X’s compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation […]