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Fiserv Taps Microsoft for AI-Fueled Fintech Innovation

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

As part of the initiative, Fiserv will deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot across its global workforce. The post Fiserv Taps Microsoft for AI-Fueled Fintech Innovation appeared first on TechRepublic.

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The venture firm that ate Silicon Valley just raised another $15 billion

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

In a blog post published Friday morning, Ben Horowitz writes that “as the American leader in Venture Capital, the fate of new technology in the United States rests partly on our shoulders.” It’s the kind of statement certain to cause … Continue reading →

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Snowflake to Acquire AI-Powered Observability Outfit Observe

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

The ambition is to offer a unified platform blending data storage, AI deployment, and monitoring. The post Snowflake to Acquire AI-Powered Observability Outfit Observe appeared first on TechRepublic.

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FanDuel fined $350,000 by Ontario regulator over failure to report suspicious betting

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

FanDuel has been hit with a CAD 350,000 ($252,000) penalty from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The fine comes as the Canadian arm of the sports gambling giant failed to tackle match fixing and “suspicious betting.” The … Continue reading →

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Polymarket becomes official partner of New York Rangers

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

The prediction market company, Polymarket, will now be integrated during New York Rangers games at Madison Square Garden, following the announcement of a brand-new partnership. In the shared news, it’s been confirmed that Polymarket has become the Official Prediction Market … Continue reading →

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Governor Janet Mills allows Wabanaki Nations to launch online casino gambling despite opposition

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Maine Governor Janet Mills announced on Thursday (January 8) that she is going to let LD 1164, a bill that gives the state’s Wabanaki Nations the right to run online casino gambling, become law. The move quickly sparked strong reactions, … Continue reading →

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Meta signs nuclear energy deals to power Prometheus AI supercluster

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Meta said it secured agreements with energy companies Vistra, TerraPower and Oklo, which are all working on nuclear power technologies.

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Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $400M, Hits $9B Valuation

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

This represents a 50% jump from its $6 billion valuation achieved seven months ago, signaling investor confidence in AI security solutions. The post Data Security Firm Cyera Raises $400M, Hits $9B Valuation appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Fake UK Council Posts Show the Power of AI Misinformation

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Fake social media posts posing as official council announcements have shown how easily AI-generated content can mislead the public, particularly in the run-up to elections. The post Fake UK Council Posts Show the Power of AI Misinformation appeared first on … Continue reading →

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Anthropic adds Allianz to growing list of enterprise wins

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Techme101

Anthropic announces its first enterprise deal of 2026 which includes building agents and for, and giving Claude code, to Allianz.

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