Search Results for: artificial intelligence

March 10, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SoSafe’s 2024 research report, based on key insights from 500 global security professionals and 100 customers across 10 different countries, reveals a fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape that poses major challenges for individual and organizations. A considerable 87% of respondents encountered AI-driven cyberattacks last year, underscoring the… Read More

March 3, 2025 @ 9:41 am By JD Alois  |  

The SEC is hosting a roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence in the financial industry. The event will be held at SEC headquarters in Washington, DC and is open to the public for either in-person or virtual attendance. The roundtable will discuss the risks, benefits, and… Read More

March 3, 2025 @ 9:40 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a roundtable on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The event will be held at SEC headquarters in Washington, DC, and is open to the public for either in-person or virtual attendance. AI is currently in use at most large,… Read More

February 11, 2025 @ 9:44 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Union (EU) has announced a commitment of €200 billion to boost development of artificial intelligence (AI). In a public statement at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the new funding to accelerate AI in… Read More

January 23, 2025 @ 5:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order today that aims to keep the US at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. The EO revokes “certain existing AI policies and directives” that have been deemed to undermine AI innovation. The goal is to clear a… Read More

January 21, 2025 @ 5:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump took to the podium once again to reveal a significant investment targeting Artificial Intelligence development. “Largest AI Infrastructure project in history” At a press event at the White House, the President introduced Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle, Masayoshi (Masa) Son, CEO of… Read More

January 21, 2025 @ 1:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

As one of many Executive Actions taken by President Donald Trump, the Biden Executive Action pertaining to Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rescinded. As posted on the White House website, Executive Order 14110 of October 30, 2023 (Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of… Read More

November 22, 2024 @ 8:46 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have jointly published a report indicating that 75% of financial firms already use artificial intelligence (AI). AI rocketed to public perception following the release of ChatGPT. Consumer development of AI fueled a need for all… Read More

November 3, 2024 @ 6:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CBInsights has released the latest State of AI Q3’24 Report. CBInsights noted that the quarterly AI (artificial intelligence) deal count surged to reach “highest” level since Q1’22 peak. In Q3’24, CBInsights revealed that the global AI deal count surged “24% QoQ to reach 1,245 —… Read More

August 27, 2024 @ 7:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced an expansion of its strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create Accenture Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform powered by AWS to help organizations adopt and scale AI rapidly with trust and confidence throughout their enterprise. The rapid rise of… Read More

August 12, 2024 @ 11:53 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) has posted a comment letter directed towards the US Department of Treasury in regard to a request for feedback on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial services. The FTA advocates on behalf of the benefits of AI, urging… Read More

August 11, 2024 @ 4:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Automotive lending has been quickly transformed by artificial intelligence (AI) with the promise of faster, more accurate and more cost-effective credit decisions and approval processes. Auto dealers are not exactly ready to embrace the new technology. According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Dealer Financing… Read More

August 1, 2024 @ 11:35 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Artificial Intelligence Act  (EU AI Act) goes into force today. The EU legislation aims to regulate services that leverage AI. The goal is to enable the development of the technology while protecting consumers and businesses. The legal framework applies to both public and… Read More

July 16, 2024 @ 3:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

The House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing entitled “AI Innovation Explored: Insights into AI Applications in Financial Services and Housing.” The hearing, which is for the full committee, will take place on Tuesday, July 23rd. The Hearing may reflect the recent position paper… Read More

June 26, 2024 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released an update titled “Mapping the World’s Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Shows Prospects Diverge.” The IMF noted in a blog post that the new AI Preparedness Index Dashboard “tracks 174 economies based on their digital infrastructure, human capital, labor… Read More

June 23, 2024 @ 8:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citi Global Perspectives and Solutions has released a report AI & Finance: Bot, Bank & Beyond. The report analyzes the role that artificial intelligence (AI) might play in “changing the way both consumers and corporates bank.” From the likely use of autonomous agents executing client… Read More

May 26, 2024 @ 4:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zillow (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is releasing its open-source Fair Housing Classifier, which establishes guardrails to promote responsible and unbiased behavior in real estate conversations powered by large language model (LLM) technology. The Fair Housing Classifier acts as “a protective measure, to encourage more equitable… Read More

May 22, 2024 @ 10:45 am By JD Alois  |  

This past week, the California state legislature approved an Artificial Intelligence (AI) bill, SB 1047 that is being described as undermining innovation and hampering the development of the new technology. Joe Lonsdale, founder of Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) – a firm engaged in AI development, slammed the… Read More

May 22, 2024 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Council has now approved a law aiming to harmonise rules on artificial intelligence, the so-called artificial intelligence act. The flagship legislation follows a ‘risk-based’ approach, which means “the higher the risk to cause harm to society, the stricter the rules.” It is the… Read More

May 2, 2024 @ 8:47 am By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has scheduled an “AI Day” for today (May 2, 2024). In advance of this gathering, the CFTC has appointed its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.  CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam has selected Dr. Ted Kaouk for the new role. Currently,… Read More