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HSBC Backs $220M WeLab Asian Fintech Deal

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Global banking giant HSBC joined an impressive roster of investors that includes Prudential Hong Kong, Fubon Bank, and Hong Kong Investment Corporation. The post HSBC Backs $220M WeLab Asian Fintech Deal appeared first on TechRepublic.

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AI chip trade, Saks’ bankruptcy woes, Trump’s health-care plan and more in Morning Squawk

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

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Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

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Amazon Starts Auto-Upgrading Prime Members to Alexa+ Without Warning

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Amazon is automatically upgrading Prime members to Alexa+, prompting Reddit complaints about consent and opt-out controls, along with performance gripes. The post Amazon Starts Auto-Upgrading Prime Members to Alexa+ Without Warning appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Fujitsu, SC Ventures Unveil Roadmap for Quantum Joint Venture

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

With Qubitra, they intend to drive practical value by applying quantum approaches to some of the finance sector’s most complex problems. The post Fujitsu, SC Ventures Unveil Roadmap for Quantum Joint Venture appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Use film-style age ratings to limit teens’ social media, say Lib Dems

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

The Conservatives want to see ban of all under-16s from social media, but the Lib Dems say that would be a “blunt instrument”.

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CEOs, security executives are divided on cyber risks of AI, survey finds

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

A survey released Friday by Axis Capital shows there’s a growing divide across how c-suite executives view the risks, rewards and impact of AI.  

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TikTok to Roll Out Stronger Age Verification Across the EU

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

TikTok, and other major platforms popular with young people, are coming under increasing pressure to better identify and remove accounts. The post TikTok to Roll Out Stronger Age Verification Across the EU appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Payroll Accuracy Is About To Be Stress-Tested In Australia

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Australia’s payroll accuracy risks are rising ahead of Pay Day Super 2026. Poor system integration drives errors. Here’s why tech matters now. The post Payroll Accuracy Is About To Be Stress-Tested In Australia appeared first on TechRepublic.

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London Mayor Urges Stronger Regulation as AI Threatens Workforce

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

To help rectify the situation, the mayor has unveiled plans for free AI skills training and a new taskforce aimed at protecting jobs in the capital. The post London Mayor Urges Stronger Regulation as AI Threatens Workforce appeared first on … Continue reading →

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