Salmon aims to support underbanked Filipinos who have limited or no credit history, as well as those dissatisfied with the reliability of existing lenders, by providing digital credit services. The company's new funding will help expand these offerings and improve financial access for this underserved group.
Sean Plankey has formally requested to have his nomination withdrawn from consideration to lead the U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA. This decision follows a challenging year marked by unstable and chaotic temporary leadership within the agency.
Sierra, the AI-driven customer service company founded by Bret Taylor, has announced the acquisition of Fragment, a French startup supported by Y Combinator. This move aims to boost Sierra's capabilities in AI customer service solutions.
Posting links via X's API has become significantly more expensive, with costs soaring by 1,900%. This steep increase impacts developers and businesses relying on the platform for automated link sharing.
Infosys announced a collaboration with OpenAI aimed at helping clients modernize their software development processes, automate various workflows, and implement AI-driven systems. The initial focus will be on areas such as software engineering, updating legacy systems, and improving DevOps practices.
AI Overviews will provide quick, concise summaries by aggregating key information from multiple emails, helping users save time and stay organized.
After six years at the helm of LinkedIn, Ryan Roslansky has resigned as CEO. The leadership baton is now passed to Dan Shapero, the company's Chief Operating Officer, who assumes the CEO role immediately, signaling a new chapter for the professional networking giant.
Cash App is broadening its offerings for younger users, aiming to establish early connections with Generation Alpha and the next wave of U.S. adolescents.
With the impending expiration of Section 702 on April 30, lawmakers remain deeply divided on how to safeguard Americans from warrantless surveillance. Calls for significant reform have risen in the wake of repeated surveillance scandals spanning multiple U.S. administrations. Despite the law's expiration, the government's surveillance authority is expected to continue, raising critical debate on privacy and security measures.
Revolut, the fintech powerhouse, recently obtained a full banking license in the U.K. after a long wait. The company was valued at $75 billion following a secondary share sale and is now targeting a valuation of up to $200 billion in its eventual initial public offering.
