In a striking demonstration of American electoral volatility, former President Donald Trump has secured his return to the White House, marking one of the most remarkable political revivals in modern U.S. history. After losing to Joe Biden in 2020, Trump has now decisively won the 2024 presidential election.
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How AI And Automation Are Key To Compliance And The Fight Against Financial Fraud
The battle against financial fraud and money laundering is intensifying, as fraudsters deploy more sophisticated techniques and the costs of financial crime continue to rise. At the same time, regulatory requirements are becoming more stringent, placing additional burdens on businesses. Organisations have a duty to prevent fraud whenever they can,…
Should We Be Scared Of Elon Musk’s “Superhuman AI”?
Elon Musk’s warnings about the existential threat posed by “superhuman AI” have often been met with skepticism, dismissed as the far-fetched musings of an eccentric tech magnate. However, a closer examination of the current state and trajectory of artificial intelligence suggests that the emergence of artificial general intelligence (AGI) –…
Lessons from Fisker’s Electric Odyssey: The Rise and Fall of a Silicon Valley Dream
Chuck Heinle, a Maryland small-business owner, epitomized the hopeful optimism that surrounded Fisker, the electric vehicle startup, when he eagerly signed a lease agreement for one of his warehouses. Believing in the company’s potential, he also invested in its stock, envisioning it as the next Tesla. Yet, Heinle’s enthusiasm swiftly…
Mitigating Risk in Times of Trouble
The last few years has witnessed the pandemic, the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel (and many other less publicised areas), and increasing political, economic and social uncertainty. Against that background, conducting business is perhaps fraught with more risk than has been the case in recent times. In these circumstances, parties…