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UK-based scientific research start-up CuspAI is on track to raise $400 million in a new funding round featuring Amazon founder Jeff Bezos among its investors, reports the Financial Times.

CuspAI, a UK Scientific Research Start-up, to Secure $400M Funding with Jeff Bezos as Investor – FT

Nuvei plans to acquire Payoneer in a transaction valued at $2.75 billion, aiming to expand its presence in the complex cross-border payment landscape. This strategic move will enable Nuvei to access new markets more effectively, according to the company.

Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer in $2.75 Billion Deal Enhancing Cross-Border Reach

Last year, Italy's AGCM determined that Apple misused its dominant market position in its dealings with third-party developers. This new probe under the Digital Markets Act aims to further assess Apple's competitive practices in the country.

Italian Regulator Opens DMA Investigation into Apple

The Leadership Effectiveness Analysis best practices report identifies the distinct qualities that set apart successful tech leaders from their less effective peers, highlighting what it takes to lead effectively in fast-growing companies.

Key Leadership Skills Essential for Scaling Companies Today

According to Nikhil Lai, a principal analyst at Forrester, AI Overviews can no longer be treated simply as helpful summaries; they must now meet legal standards for accuracy and reliability. This shift follows a German court ruling holding Google responsible for the content generated in its AI Overview results.

German Court Rules Google Accountable for Accuracy of AI Overview Results

The European Union has mandated that Meta must open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots to prevent significant and irreversible damage to competition in the expanding market. This move aims to foster a more competitive environment in AI-driven communication platforms.

EU Directs Meta to Allow Competitor AI Chatbots Access to WhatsApp

Discussions between Nuvei and Payoneer are reported to be in an advanced stage, with the possibility of a deal worth $2.7 billion being finalized soon. However, sources caution that negotiations are still ongoing, and the agreement may not come to fruition. Stay informed on this developing story.

Nuvei Nears Potential $2.7 Billion Acquisition of Payoneer Amid Ongoing Talks

Poetic, an automation startup, provides services to companies like Sofi and Chime. The company recently secured $50 million in funding with backing from OpenAI.

OpenAI Supports Poetic with $50M Funding Round

In an all-cash agreement, Kneat, a software company based in Limerick, will transition to private ownership upon completion of its acquisition by investment firm Thoma Bravo.

Thoma Bravo to Acquire Limerick Software Firm Kneat for C$650 Million

Apple announced that its Siri AI will not be available in the European Union at launch. The company cited challenges in complying with Europe's Digital Markets Act, which currently prevents a safe and compliant rollout within the EU.

Apple’s Siri AI Delayed for EU Launch Due to Digital Markets Act Compliance