Tagged: ai

June 23, 2023 @ 9:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lemonade (NYSE: LMND), the digital insurance company powered by AI and social impact, announced that its reinsurance program has been “renewed in good time and on good terms.” The Lemonade program is “led by the same tier-one carriers as the expiring and was oversubscribed on… Read More

June 22, 2023 @ 9:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) has reportedly appointed Teresa Heitsenrether to serve as the Head of a data and analytics division. This, according to a report from Bloomberg on Wednesday (June 21, 2023). This new appointment is part of the banking institution’s wider focus on artificial… Read More

June 20, 2023 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fujitsu and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. launched joint verification trials using Fujitsu’s generative AI technology to streamline development and maintenance operations of Mizuho’s system. The trials will “take place between June 19, 2023 and March 31, 2024.” Generative AI technologies “offer enormous potential to transform the… Read More

June 19, 2023 @ 11:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blackbird.AI, which claims to be the leader in AI-driven Narrative and Risk Intelligence, announced the close of a $20M Series B round led by cybersecurity investor Ten Eleven Ventures, with follow-on support from existing investors Dorilton Capital, Generation Ventures, StartFast Ventures and Trousdale Ventures. Other… Read More

June 19, 2023 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, unveiled new tools enabling consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions and take action for the planet, “including a top-up donations feature and expanded CO₂e emissions tracking insights within the Home & Gardens and Jewelry… Read More

June 18, 2023 @ 12:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Paro, a Chicago-based startup disrupting the way companies access on-demand finance and accounting expertise, announced it raised $25 million in Series C funding to further “develop its platform supporting freelance experts and continue its expansion with enterprise clients.” The investment round was “led by Top… Read More

June 18, 2023 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a digital transformation services and product engineering company, announced a strategic, global partnership with Google Cloud to develop and deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI)-first Google Cloud solutions to help enterprises overcome operational challenges and drive transformational growth. Through this partnership EPAM… Read More

June 18, 2023 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced that Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA), a global banking leader, will use AWS “to deliver advanced analytics and data services in the cloud, taking a decisive step in its data and… Read More

June 17, 2023 @ 4:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bybit, which claims to be the world’s “third-most visited” cryptocurrency exchange, is pleased to announce the release of its latest tool, ToolsGPT. This innovative platform “combines ChatGPT’s machine learning technology with Bybit’s robust market data, [enhancing] the way traders make informed and profitable decisions.” ToolsGPT… Read More

June 16, 2023 @ 9:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The convergence of AI and NFTs has far-reaching implications for the gaming industry. It introduces a new level of customization and creativity for players, enabling them to personalize assets within the gaming space. NFTs, providing the technology for creative ownership, synergize with AI, which breaks… Read More

June 15, 2023 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Eurora Solutions, a provider of AI/ML-backed cross-border e-commerce compliance platform, announces the appointment of James Doyle as CEO of its Latin American (LATAM) operations, marking Eurora’s strategic entry to the world’s fastest-growing retail e-commerce region. As noted in the update shared with CI, LATAM saw… Read More

June 14, 2023 @ 10:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Normal Computing, the startup building full-stack probabilistic compute infrastructure enabling artificial intelligence (AI) for the most critical and complex applications, announced today that it has raised $8.5M in a Seed funding round led by Celesta Capital and First Spark Ventures, with participation from Micron Ventures…. Read More

June 14, 2023 @ 10:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Vouched, an AI-driven identity verification platform, announced it will provide identity verification services in support of the launch of FreedomID, a platform designed “to support refugees in their safe passage and settlement anywhere in the world, formed by UK tech company Zenoo.” Vouched expects to… Read More

June 13, 2023 @ 10:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the 8th edition of the Global Fintech Hackcelerator, titled “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Finance Global Challenge”, in order to “produce innovative and market-ready AI solutions that can transform the financial services industry.” The competition is “conducted in… Read More

June 13, 2023 @ 10:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TIFIN AMP, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Partner For Modern Distribution, is pleased to announce “the successful close of a Series A round and the establishment of a new board independent from parent company TIFIN.” Leading the investment round is Motive Ventures, the venture arm of… Read More

June 12, 2023 @ 3:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

To make efficient and accurate risk assessments, commercial property underwriters “need the right information, at the right time, available at their fingertips.” CAPE’s mission has been “to provide underwriters with that information via unique, AI-powered insights, accessible in ways that both support automation as well… Read More

June 11, 2023 @ 7:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SmartMetric, Inc. reveals that it is getting ready to release its advanced fingerprint biometric activated credit card and that the company’s engineers are now working “on adding embedded AI into the card’s electronics.” Since SmartMetric designed its biometric credit card with a dual processor, it… Read More

June 10, 2023 @ 4:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cronos Labs, a blockchain startup accelerator that focuses on decentralized finance, Web3 games, social applications, and on the development of the Cronos blockchain’s ecosystem, will collaborate with Google Cloud “to enhance its Accelerator Program and provide startups with resources to develop innovative AI-enabled Web3 applications… Read More

June 10, 2023 @ 1:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Veridas, a global provider of AI-driven identity verification solutions, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Age Verification product. Designed to help businesses meet stringent age verification regulations, this solution combines biometric verification and artificial intelligence “to deliver accurate and efficient age verification services.”… Read More

June 9, 2023 @ 3:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Snyk, which claims tobe the leader in developer security, announced it agreed to acquire Enso Security, “pioneers” of the industry’s first Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) solution. The acquisition is “subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in Q2 2023.” Together, with… Read More