Visa has announced the formation of the Advisory Council for the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, a platform that will focus on conducting original research and facilitating public-private discussions on payments and public policy. According to a press release by Visa, the founding members of the council are Dr. Axel Weber, Lord Jonathan Hill, and Ambassador Koji Tsuruoka.

Since late 2022, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted the corporate world, especially in retail and hospitality, where many companies are striving to catch up with the technological revolution going on around them. In a recent Forbes article, Fabrice Haiat expresses how AI technology can improve workflow and boost profitability in the retail industry.

Bank of America's 2023 Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight revealed that a majority of small business owners across the United States maintain a positive outlook for their businesses, with 67% expecting revenue growth in the next year, despite challenges posed by inflation and operating costs. The report highlights these findings regarding small business sentiment from an online survey conducted by Bank of America.

Dr. Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman of Penn Medicine were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine thanks to their pioneer RNA research.

Citi has partnered exclusively with Hispanic-owned firms to orchestrate a $750 million bond issuance in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. These six firms, including Apto Partners LLC, Cabrera Capital Markets LLC, Great Pacific Securities, Guzman & Company, Penserra Securities LLC, and Samuel A. Ramirez & Company, Inc., were part of this collaboration according to a press release.

Bank of America (BofA) recently released its 2023 Workplace Benefits Report, presenting insights gathered from surveys of over 1,300 employees and nearly 800 employers conducted in the first half of this year. The report provides data on workplace benefits and financial well-being trends.

Microsoft's lack of investment in critical areas of its search technology has been exposed in recent testimonies from company executives who revealed the search team at Microsoft was a fraction of Google's and their efforts to move into the mobile browser market were delayed.

Jason Oxman, President and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a trade association representing leading technology companies, has highlighted the importance of a recent Supreme Court decision supporting foreign-born graduates of U.S. colleges and universities, particularly those in STEM fields. Oxman stressed that these graduates play a crucial role in contributing their entrepreneurial skills to the U.S. economy and promoting innovation.

Comcast's Chief Legal Officer, Tom Reid, has praised FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks for their dedication and passion for public service. Reid emphasized the vital role played by the commissioners in advancing broadband investment, regulation, and bridging the digital divide. He expressed eagerness to collaborate with them on these important issues and others crucial to the nation's communication policies.

In a recent CNBC news clip covering the federal antitrust trial against Google, Eamon Javers, Senior Washington Correspondent of CNBC, said it was "embarrassing" that Microsoft's testimony highlighted the fact that when the tech giant has paid for Bing to be the default search engine on devices, a majority of users have chosen to opt out.

The Wells Fargo Foundation has announced that it will be granting nearly $11 million to 28 organizations across six states through its Invest Native program. This initiative is part of a $20 million philanthropic effort aimed at enhancing housing access, small business growth, and sustainability in Native communities. The program is designed to benefit Native communities in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

Visa has partnered with Expel, a leading security operations provider, to expand its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and assist clients in cybersecurity risk management. This collaboration aims to simplify the process for clients worldwide to prepare for and defend against cybersecurity threats.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is marking its 90th anniversary of service in Detroit and the 10th anniversary of its commitment to support the city's economic recovery. The bank has pledged over $200 million to aid in the revitalization of Detroit, with a particular focus on skills training and job creation.

While American venture capitalists are pulling back from the crypto industry amidst regulatory uncertainty, Web3 and crypto funding in France remain strong, according to an opinion piece by Ken Timsit, the managing director of blockchain company Cronos Labs.

Mayo Clinic, a renowned healthcare organization, is among the first to participate in Microsoft's 365 Copilot Early Access Program. Mayo Clinic's Chief Information Officer, Cris Ross, emphasizes the importance of privacy, ethics, and safety in their utilization of generative AI and large language models. The goal is to leverage AI-powered technology to advance healthcare transformation and prioritize patient care excellence.

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Faculty-Scientists and Clinicians at the University of Maryland Medical System have successfully performed the second xenotransplantation of a pig heart into a patient with end-stage cardiovascular disease. The surgery, which took place on September 20, marked a significant milestone in the field of xenotransplantation.

Legal and industry insiders are raising their eyebrows following the third day of arguments in the antitrust trial against Google when Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys seemed to highlight and praise the Russian government’s approach to the regulation of search engines.

According to a recent online survey conducted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), nearly 96 percent of Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) with PTCB's Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate reported experiencing drug shortages in their pharmacies. PTCB CEO William Schimmel commended pharmacy technicians for their proactive efforts in addressing these shortages and highlighted their essential role in healthcare delivery.

In the wake of the Department of Justice's antitrust suit against Google, a New York Times column by Brian Chen set out to demonstrate the real-world implications of one of the government’s key allegations that Google makes it too hard to choose an alternative search engine. However, real-world people don’t seem to share Chen’s or the DOJ’s concern.