Visa’s pricing of token technology under DOJ probe
By Pritam Biswas (Reuters) – Visa is under fresh investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations it is charging retailers more for not using the payment firm’s proprietary…
AI in medicine: how to cope with race bias?
Artificial intelligence is used in various healthcare settings, from analyzing medical images to assisting in surgical procedures. Although AI can sometimes outperform qualified physicians, its capabilities are only sometimes put…
India’s Ola Electric eyes higher sales with affordable e-scooters
By VarunVyas Hebbalalu and Riddhima Talwani POCHAMPALLI, TAMIL NADU (Reuters) – Ola Electric, India’s largest maker of electric scooters, launched its most affordable rides on Tuesday, in an effort to…
How AI improves DE&I?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace continue to be one of many organisations’ biggest challenges. DE&I in the workplace, and of course in the recruitment process, is important for many…
Naver’s ‘Webtoon’ CEO says barrier for new entrants is high
By Joyce Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean tech giant Naver’s webcomics business, called “Webtoon“, will rely on its deep bank of content and creators to fend off new competition…
The Digital Services Act takes power away from big tech
Europe dictates the rules, and the tech giants comply. Unlike the loose meshes of US institutions, the European Union has been waging a battle for years to restrict big companies’…
Cryptocurrencies-mania: invested over a billion of euros in Italy
Over one billion in cryptocurrencies, in the hands of 690,000 Italians, with an average investment of just over 1,545 euros. It is the photograph of the official report on the…
California turns to AI to help spot wildfires
By Daniel Trotta EL CAJON, California (Reuters) – California firefighters are using artificial intelligence to help spot wildfires, feeding video from more than 1,000 cameras strategically placed across the state…
ChatGPT fever spreads to US workplace, sounding alarm for some
By Richa Naidu, Martin Coulter and Jason Lange LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Many workers across the U.S. are turning to ChatGPT to help with basic tasks, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found, despite…
Iraq to unblock Telegram app as platform responded to security requirements
By Amina Ismail ERBIL (Reuters) – Iraq’s telecoms ministry said it will lift a ban on the Telegram messaging app on Sunday, which was imposed earlier this week, citing security…