Artificial Intelligence

Web3 Thoughts of the Week: AI Energy Hypocrites, Quantum/BTC Threat, and Inflation

From AI energy hypocrisy to predicting future Fed movement and serious risks to Bitcoin from quantum computing, Web3 minds had plenty to share over the past few weeks. Those burning more energy on AI once panned crypto miners “Big tech can’t keep up with the… Read More

University of Dubai Launches Region’s First Arab AI Researchers Initiative in Collaboration with AIJRF

The University of Dubai, in partnership with the Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF), has launched the Arab AI Researchers (AAIR) initiative, the first of its kind in the region aimed at embedding artificial intelligence into academic research and teaching across Arab universities…. Read More

Accenture Changes Growth Model to Prepare for the Age of AI

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced changes to its growth model and its leadership, effective September 1, 2025. Accenture has delivered on its strategy “to be its clients’ reinvention partner of choice and to lead in Gen AI through its deeply skilled people and by bringing its… Read More

Pocket Network Operations Lead Explains Why Web3 Sector Needs An Open-Data Framework

Web3 still relies on centralized infrastructure to run applications and AI models, creating major challenges for users and developers. Chris Jenkins, Operations Lead at Pocket Network, shared insights with CI about how Web3 can improve dapps and AI products, and how open data frameworks will… Read More

AI Expected to Become Major Disrupter to Global Job Market : Santander

The traditional single-time study paradigm is no longer adequate in a world of constant economic, technological, and social change. Santander’s Tomorrow’s Skills report, released recently, reveals a new landscape – one where lifelong learning is “the cornerstone of professional development.” According to the research report,… Read More

Quantum Computing Brings Challenges, Opportunities for Investors and Entrepreneurs

Quantum technology is in an interesting period. It’s being discussed more often, but outside of some tech circles, it’s not well understood. What is quantum technology, where is it right now, and where is it headed? Is its future dominance of society guaranteed? Anders Indset… Read More

Salt Edge to Work with RiseUp on Open Banking

Open banking firm Salt Edge will partner with RiseUP, a “financial insight provider.” According to a company statement, the collaboration will enable RiseUp to leverage financial data and enhance revenue. UK businesses will see Salt Edge’s services integrated into the RiseUp platform, which aims to… Read More

Juniper Square Announces Series D Round at $1.1B Valuation

Juniper Square, the provider of connected fund software and services for private markets, announced it closed its Series D round and secured $130M in new funding led by Ribbit Capital, with significant strategic investment from Fifth Wall, and additional participation from Redpoint Ventures, HighSage Ventures,… Read More

Equifax Obtains New Patents, Enabling Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Fraud and Identity Solutions

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has secured 35 new patents in the first half of 2025. These new patents, which bring the number of Equifax issued or pending patents to nearly 650 patents spanning 15 countries, “encompass distinctive techniques in artificial intelligence and machine learning, data &… Read More

SmartStream Brings AI-enhanced Data Management to Insurance Sector

SmartStream, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM) and solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its AI-driven reconciliation and data management platform, SmartStream Air, into the insurance sector. This move aims to help insurers “tackle fragmented data challenges, reduce operational costs, and strengthen compliance through… Read More

World Network Announces UK Launch, Circle’s USDC and CCTP V2 Now Live on World Chain

World Network continues to make significant strides in its mission to create a globally inclusive digital identity and financial ecosystem. Recent developments, including its launch in the United Kingdom, integration of Circle’s USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2, and advancements in privacy-preserving data practices,… Read More

FaaS Rise an Unintended Consequence of Trump Crypto Push

While President Donald Trump’s goal of making the United States “The Crypto Capital of the World” is laudable, cybersecurity experts warn that the pursuit will have unintended consequences. They include a proliferation of tech-enabled strategies, such as Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS). AU10TIX chief business development officer Ofer… Read More

UK’s Digital Bank Starling Introduces AI Banking Tool

Starling Bank customers can now use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better understand their spending habits. The UK-first feature, called ‘Spending Intelligence’, allows customers to ask questions about their money, such as “How much did I spend on groceries last week?” or ”How much did I… Read More

Neo CEO Believes AI Supercharged Sandbox Could be Boon for Payments

This week, the UK Financial Conduct Authority revealed a new Sandbox, the Supercharged Sandbox, in partnership with NVIDIA, in a move designed to fuel artificial intelligence (AI) growth. The UK has been a trailblazer in creating Fintech sandboxes as a way for innovators to experiment… Read More

Fintech & AI Fund by Plug and Play Raises $50 Million

Plug and Play has announced a $50 million Fintech and AI Fund, revealed at the Silicon Valley June Summit 2025. According to a note from Plug and Play, nine institutional investors are providing the money for the fund. Plug and Play notes that it currently… Read More

Liquidity Establishes London HQ and Commits £1.5B to UK AI Investments

In a key move to capitalize on the booming artificial intelligence sector, Liquidity, a private credit firm specializing in AI-driven ventures, has announced the establishment of its new headquarters in London alongside a substantial £1.5 billion investment plan targeting the UK’s technology landscape. This strategic… Read More

OurCrowd AI Fund Reports 20 Investments

Online investment platform OurCrowd is reporting that its Artificial Intelligence (AI) fund has now invested in 20 different firms. While OurCrowd enables smaller investors to support single issuers, frequently investing alongside well-known VCs, the platform holds a growing number of funds providing immediate diversity for… Read More

Supercharged Sandbox: UK Financial Conduct Authority Partners with NVIDIA on AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage today, with expectations that all sectors of industry will be transformed as software takes over both mundane and complex tasks. While there remains an element of concern as to how AI could develop, perhaps becoming “self-aware,” the reality… Read More

Hong Kong Launches Greater Bay Area AI Education Initiative to Drive Global Leadership in EdTech

UBTECH Education, in partnership with the Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE) under the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Education, has formally launched the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Artificial Intelligence Education Development Initiative. The program is set to transform AI education… Read More

91% of German Firms Reportedly See AI as Business-Critical and are Increasing Budgets

KPMG has noted that generative AI is becoming an integral part of German companies. KPMG also recently mentioned that “91% of companies now see it as crucial to their business model and future value creation – compared to 55% in the previous year.” This was… Read More

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