Head of Providence NAACP Found Guilty of Campaign Finance Violations
Gerard Catala, the head of the Providence NAACP, has been found guilty of two counts of campaign finance violations. District Court Judge Anthony Capraro handed down the verdict on Wednesday, stating that Catala failed to file campaign finance reports. As a result, Catala has been sentenced to 20 hours of community service. If he remains […]
Aid Watchdog Questions UK’s Climate Finance Accounting
The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has raised concerns about the United Kingdom’s accounting methods for calculating its international climate aid. According to the ICAI review, the UK has included an additional £1.7 billion ($2.15 billion) towards its £11.6-billion climate finance target without providing any additional funds to vulnerable developing countries. Climate and development […]
Microsoft Introduces Copilot for Finance, a Role-Focused AI Toolset
Microsoft has unveiled Copilot for Finance, a new role-based AI toolset designed for finance teams. This toolset, which is now available for public preview, joins Copilot for Sales and Copilot for Service as an AI assistant that integrates with an organization’s existing enterprise applications and data sources, such as ERP or financial systems. Copilot for […]
Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode Explores CFPB’s Role in Advancing AI in Financial Services
In a recent episode of the Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast, Brad Blower, Principal and Founder of Inclusive-Partners LLC, discussed the potential for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in consumer financial services. Blower highlighted the lack of clear guidance from the CFPB on the non-discriminatory use of […]
Microsoft Introduces AI-Powered Copilot for Finance in Company-Wide AI Push
Microsoft has unveiled its AI-powered Copilot for Finance as part of its ongoing efforts to integrate AI capabilities across its software offerings. The new service, currently in public preview, aims to simplify data sorting and error detection in financial reports for workers. Copilot for Finance provides real-time insights into corporate finance data, reducing the need […]
India Criticizes Current Approaches for Addressing Overfishing at WTO
India has voiced its concerns over the current approaches for addressing overfishing during the ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiation session on fisheries subsidies in Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that India highlighted the harmful effects of subsidies for large-scale fishing on sustainable fishing and marine resource management. India argued that […]
Proposed Virginia ‘Tech Tax’ Faces Backlash from Business Community
Trade associations representing numerous companies doing business in Virginia have expressed strong opposition to a proposal to expand the state sales tax to cover digital goods. The proposal, put forth by Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin and endorsed by Democrats in their budget legislation, has faced criticism from the business community. Both chambers of the Virginia […]
Warner Bros. Discovery Plans to Close New Zealand News Business
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced plans to close its New Zealand media unit, Newshub, in the middle of the year. This decision will result in job losses and leave the nation with only one television news service. The company has initiated discussions regarding a proposed remodeling and restructure of its free-to-air business in New Zealand. […]
Qualcomm Collaborates with Reliance Jio to Develop Affordable 5G Smartphone
San Diego-based Qualcomm, a leading innovator in wireless products, solutions, and technologies, has partnered with Reliance Jio to develop a 5G smartphone priced below $99 (approximately Rs 8,000). The collaboration was announced by Qualcomm’s senior vice president and general manager of handsets, Chris Patrick, at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona. The smartphone is expected […]
Newshub, New Zealand’s Last Private Free-to-Air TV News, to Close
Newshub, one of New Zealand’s two major free-to-air TV networks, has announced the closure of its newsroom, resulting in the loss of over 200 jobs. The decision comes after years of financial losses and a decline in TV advertising. Newshub, owned by Warner Bros Discovery, cited a poor advertising market and changing viewer habits as […]