Rafael Ortiz

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Main Street Capital Access Act passes House in 270-155 vote

The House approved a bill easing rules for smaller banks, with merger, capital and examination changes now headed to the Senate.

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

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Apple virtual shopping assistant appears in Apple Store app policy

Apple’s privacy policy references a retail chat tool, though no launch has been announced, as retailers shift budgets toward AI sh...

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

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Skyfall AI CEO plan would put software in charge of a small business

Skyfall AI plans to buy a small SaaS or eCommerce company and let its AI run core functions while humans handle legal duties.

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

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AI Kill Switch Act would give DHS power to slow or halt rogue systems

House bill would require top AI developers to retain shutdown tools and let DHS order action against systems posing catastrophic h...

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

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Tesla Optimus robot enters Fremont production as Musk touts visual learning

Tesla says Optimus has started production in Fremont, adding a new manufacturing challenge as margins narrowed and capex is set to...

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

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BitMEX exchange shutdown set for Sept. 23 as new sign-ups stop

BitMEX has stopped new registrations and told users to withdraw funds before a Sept. 23 closure after a board review of the exchan...

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

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CHAI PULSE initiative launches to test generative AI in public health

CHAI says PULSE will help public health agencies test generative AI across five use cases with support from Accenture, OpenAI and...

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

Deals

Tocqueville Asset Management growth capital comes from Leon Financial Network

Leon Financial Network will provide undisclosed growth capital to Tocqueville Asset Management, PE Hub reported.

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

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AI collaboration not automation dominates workplace use, studies find

Google and Adecco studies say AI is used across many jobs but touches a minority of tasks, with limited full automation so far.

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

Deals

Vybe Liberty Urgent Care deal adds two Pennsylvania centers

NewSpring-backed Vybe Urgent Care bought Liberty sites in Horsham and Hatfield, lifting its network to 18 centers.

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

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Prime Video AI redesign is pushed by Jeff Bezos, Reuters reports

Reuters says Jeff Bezos urged Prime Video to make AI more visible through an internal project called Lighthouse.

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago

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Digital economy uncertainty becomes an engagement tool across finance

Wharton and PYMNTS research links betting, prediction markets and gamified finance to platforms monetizing unresolved outcomes.

By Rafael Ortiz · 2 months ago