AI Humanoids or Advanced Humans? - Issue #426
We don’t know if our future will be dominated by humans enhanced by AI, or by AI robots.July 27, 2023This number of FinTech Weekly tries to analyze the possible future outcomes of AI by looking at what companies are currently doing. Among robots that serve as members of customer service teams, companies that create digital passports to distinguish between humans and robots, and tech giants that rethink their entire businesses to cope with the progress of technology, it is hard to assess what the future holds. One thing is for sure: we need to rethink our own intelligence as humans and enhance our critical thinking not only to keep our jobs but also to live in a world that changes fast. This and much more in this number of FinTech Weekly: follow us on LinkedIn to stay ahead of the competition and discover top fintech news and events. |
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Companies that fail to integrate AI will suffer, but it will be one giant bubble: AI execThe CEO of Stability AI, Emad Moustaque, is quite pessimistic about AI. According to the CEO, even if artificial intelligence is still in its early stages, it might be a new huge bubble. CoinGeek interviewed Jerry Chan, a blockchain entrepreneur, to ask him if he thinks that AI knows what it’s doing |
OpenAI's Sam Altman launches Worldcoin crypto projectOpenAI’s Sam Altman launched a new crypto project, Worldcoin. One of the core aspects of the project is World ID, a global digital passport that proves that the holder is a human, not a bot. This tool might represent an attempt to protect users in the era of ChatGPT-like bots. |
Testament of Excellent BankingAI & banking in Africa – First Bank of Nigeria managed to gather a number of achievements and recognitions. One of its unique features is its Humanoid Robot in its self-service branch in Lagos. |
Australian DishBrain team wins $600,000 grant to merge AI with human brain cellsA research team led by Monash University and Cortical Labs received a $600,000 grant from the ONI – Office of National Intelligence. The project of the team is DishBrain, which wants to merge human brain cells and artificial intelligence. Currently, the cells are able to play Pong. |
Inside Google’s scramble to reinvent its $160 billion search business—and survive the A.I. revolutionAs Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google’s parent company Alphabet, said – during the annual developer conference – that Google is an AI-first company since 2016. Despite this, its competitor – OpenAI – is gathering all the attention. But Google has plans to survive (and take advantage of) the AI revolution. |
cSigma Finance Launches AI and Blockchain Powered Debt Capital PlatformIn the meantime in fintech, cSigma, the New York-based fintech company, launched a new platform to address another huge issue businesses face today – access to credit. The platform, powered by artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, will connect credit investors and wholesale borrowers. |
The rise of AI forces us to reinterpret our human intelligenceAnne-Marie Slaughter, Financial Times – An interesting point of view is covered throughout this article: we need to reinterpret our intelligence as artificial intelligence rises. We need more guides and coaches as we deal with something that organizes our knowledge to produce new ideas and outputs. Critical thinking becomes pivotal, and education, now more than ever, lies in asking questions. |
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Stars “R” Falling - Issue #425
Thursday, July 20, 2023
But it's not St. Lawrence. Can you guess what that “R” stands for? July 20, 2023 FinTech Weekly opens this number with what might appear to be gossip news — but it is not. The Hollywood strike
Even Giants Cry - Issue #424
Sunday, July 16, 2023
Or cry foul. If giants protest, what could happen to SMEs in case of another round of regulatory activities? July 13, 2023 While not all of you might be interested in Bitcoin ETFs, FinTech Weekly opens
The Bad & the Good of AI - Issue #423
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Businesses don't want to renounce AI, but are we aware of all the consequences? July 06, 2023 The most interesting news covered by FinTech Weekly in this new number involves Google: the tech giant
What’s the Best Country for Tech Biz & Talent? - Issue #422
Thursday, June 29, 2023
An European city like Vilnius might be a great choice for tech talents and businesses. June 29, 2023 In this FinTech Weekly newsletter we cover a lot of news related to financial technology, AI,
Secret War Strategy - Issue #421
Thursday, June 22, 2023
There might be a secret strategy that might affect entrepreneurs and investors. June 22, 2023 There might be a secret strategy behind Gensler's decisions, but who are the losers? Investors – also
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