Amazon intensifies AI race with new suite of tools
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has released a series of products aimed at helping other companies develop their own chatbots and image-generation services, backed by artificial intelligence (AI). The move comes as part of a wider AI race following the popularity of ChatGPT, and Google’s move into generative AI Bard.
Big Wheels: Used-vehicle prices hold steady in January
Used-vehicle values were flat sequentially in January but fell year over year as retail sales lagged last year’s levels and…
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Hong Kong regulator launches tokenisation pilot
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has started the second phase of its digital Hong Kong dollar pilot study.
6 benefits from MVTRAC-RISC partnership
Auto lender compliance challenges mount as state regulators fill CFPB void
State regulators could be targeting junk fees, collections calls and consumer data collection as they ramp up enforcement amid changes…
Vodacom M-Pesa Tanzania adds cross-border payment options
Vodacom Tanzania has struck several deals that expand the ways in which people can use its M-Pesa mobile payments service around the world.
Lengthy CDK disruption could pose risks to floorplan securities
Following multiple cyberattacks, CDK Global expects its dealer operations platform to be fully functional this week, which would limit potential…
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UK Government moves to clarify crypto’s legal status
The UK’s new Labour government is introducing a bill that will ensure that Bitcoin and other digital assets can be considered personal property, boosting legal protection for owners.
Friday Harbor raises $6m for AI-powered mortgage origination
Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, has closed a $6 million seed round.
FTC & Connecticut AG charge Nissan dealer with using ‘junk fees’ & other prohibited tactics involving certified vehicles
Revolut launches crypto exchange
Revolut has rolled out a crypto exchange designed for professional investors, but available on desktop for all UK users with a Revolut retail account.
Startup Yendo raises $50M, sees refi activity triple
Startup Yendo has raised $50 million in its first equity funding series of the year and is eyeing product and…














