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Science & Technology

OpenAI Launches GPT-4.5 for Some Paying Users

OpenAI, one of the largest players in the global artificial intelligence industry, has released a research preview of its latest GPT-4.5 model for its Pro users and developers worldwide.

Science & Technology

Meta Reportedly Plans to Raise $35 Billion to Develop Data Centers

The media has published information according to which Meta is currently in talks to raise $35 billion for the development of data centers in the United States.

Science & Technology

Intel Reportedly Delays $28 Billion Ohio Chip Factories to 2030

On Friday, February 28, the media published information according to which Intel’s $28 billion chip manufacturing plants in Ohio are facing further delays.

Finance & Economics

US Goods Trade Deficit Demonstrates Growth

The United States trade deficit in goods showed a sharp increase in January, which is most likely the result of businesses increasing import volumes ahead of tariffs on corresponding shipments that potentially could form such a situation in which trade will become a drag on economic growth in the US in the first quarter of […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

Ukrainian Banking Regulator Urges Revolut to Apply for License

The National Bank of Ukraine cautioned local users from trusting Revolut with their funds as, without a proper license, the rights of consumers and the deposit guarantee system do not apply to the fintech’s customers in the country.

Finance & Economics

Fed’s Favorite Core Inflation Measure Hits 2.6%

In January, inflation in the United States showed moderate easing amid increasing concerns about US President Donald Trump’s plans for tariffs on imported goods in the context of the impact of appropriate measures to tighten Washington’s trade policy on the situation in the country’s economic system.

Blockchain & Crypto

Olas Launches First AI Agent Marketplace

Agentic AI infrastructure startup Olas has introduced another innovative platform – a pioneering decentralised AI agent marketplace that functions with zero human intervention.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Nala Plans $120 Million Fundraise for X-Border Payments

Startup Nala, which specializes in cross-border payments, intends to raise $120 million in the next round of financing.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Unzer Launches Pay-By-Bank Tool

The payment company Unzer has launched a pay-by-bank tool in conjunction with Mastercard.

Fintech & Ecommerce

BNY and OpenAI to Bring Transformational Artificial Intelligence to Banking

OpenAI has launched a multi-year agreement with BNY, one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Stripe Says AI Boom Drives 38% Increase in Payment Volume

Stripe’s investments in artificial intelligence and machine learning contributed to the rapid growth of the financial infrastructure platform last year, as the company’s co-founders Patrick Collison and John Collison wrote in their annual letter to the community of the firm, which was published on Thursday, February 27.

Science & Technology

Amazon Unveils Quantum Chip

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Thursday, February 27, demonstrated a quantum computing chip with new technology, which the company expects will reduce by as much as five years its efforts to build a commercially useful quantum computer.

Science & Technology

Conversational AI to Hit $57B in Revenue by 2028

Conversational AI may seem in full bloom today, but analysts say it’s just the beginning.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Open Banking API Calls to Grow Fourfold Till Decade End

As artificial intelligence (AI) gets increasingly integrated with open banking tools, the number of open banking API calls skyrocket.

Science & Technology

Nvidia Sales Demonstrate Growth

Nvidia on Wednesday, February 26, published information about its earnings for the fourth fiscal quarter, which exceeded Wall Street’s preliminary expectations.

Science & Technology

Amazon Unveils Revamped Alexa

Amazon on Wednesday, February 26, unveiled the long-awaited overhaul of its Alexa digital assistant, for access to which the company will charge a monthly subscription fee.