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Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Are the Skilled Trades Safe from AI?
From manufacturing to customer service, artificial intelligence is changing the working world. Are carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work immune? The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has created an undeniable workplace revolution. With algorithms and machine learning, AI is taking over entire
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Could Elon Musk Revolutionise Social Media by Acquiring TikTok?
The U.S. operations of TikTok face an uncertain future as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on a potential ban by 19 January. The decision could force ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. business. Amid this tumult,
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Paolo Sironi, IBM: Mind the Gap Between Small-Medium Businesses and Their Banks
Financial services are adapting to better serve SMEs, but a gap remains between what banks offer and what these businesses truly need. Financial services are particularly susceptible to fluctuations in macroeconomic conditions, as starkly illustrated by the 2008 financial crisis
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AI Governance in Financial Services: A Board-Level Imperative
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the financial services industry, offering unprecedented opportunities to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and unlock competitive advantages. At the same time, this evolution introduces complex challenges related to compliance, ethics, risk management, and maintaining
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AI in Financial Services: Preparing for the Next Two Years
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the financial services industry. According to McKinsey & Company, generative AI could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually in value across 63 analyzed use cases. For executives in financial services,
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The Exponential Growth of AI Computing Power: Trends and Predictions for the Next Five Years
The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, driven by advancements in algorithms, the availability of massive datasets, and, crucially, the exponential increase in computing power. This article explores the projected growth of compute power
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KBC Group: A Digital-First Pioneer with an Eye on Sustainability and Growth
KBC Group has positioned itself as a leader in the financial services sector by combining its digital-first with a human touch approach, sustainable strategies, and wide geographic reach. With the Pearl+ strategy at its core and an innovative bancassurance model,
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North America’s Bold New Frontier: Silicon Valley’s Impact and Beyond
Technology will continue to revolutionise North America, with implications for the world economy. The North American continent, famous for its technical prowess and entrepreneurial zeal, is a global beacon of innovation. While Silicon Valley remains the epicentre of this creative
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Online Shopping or Selling? Just be Careful Out There…
Ruses and tricks to separate the gullible from their hard-earned cash are many and cunning. Here are some tips to stay safe. When it comes to online shopping, it’s not just customers who fall victim to scams. Businesses and sellers
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Africa Leapfrogging Challenges with its Mobile Solutions Boom
From fintech payment systems to drone-delivery of medical services, the continent is on a roll. Africa is embracing innovation continent-wide to address its particular set of issues and challenges. From infrastructure constraints and financial inclusion gaps to healthcare accessibility and
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