AI is driving transformation in the banking industry, bringing both opportunities and challenges. A new Zopa–Juniper report projects £1.8 billion in cost savings by 2030, though with 27,000 jobs—mainly in customer service and back offices—at risk. Most of the efficiencies will be realised behind the scenes, where automation of compliance, fraud detection, and risk management […]
Meta is facing significant backlash over its AI chatbot initiative after reports of unsafe interactions with minors and harmful outputs. The company is retraining chatbots to avoid sensitive discussions with teens, including topics like self-harm, eating disorders, and romance, while restricting personas such as the sexualised “Russian Girl.” The move follows a Reuters investigation that […]
Michael Koch, CEO of HubKonnect, is creating a new frontier in AI: Hyperlocal Intelligence. Guided by his Extreme Cognitive Protocol, Koch leads teams, clients, and technology toward the next level of innovation. Hyperlocal Intelligence: AI for Local Success Hyperlocal Intelligence emphasizes neighborhood-level insights, empowering businesses to adapt strategies based on local culture, traffic, events, and […]
