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Africa’s Chinese Trade Tie-Up

Global Finance

But overlending—and US initiatives to extend its security and investment footprint—are challenging its position. Angola now owes China approximately $20 billion, mostly on energy and transportation projects. China continues to dominate trade with the continent. billion, up 1.5% Ethiopia’s debt to China stands at around $13.5

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iRobot On Cleaning Up Smart Home Security

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Cities around the globe are looking to use the technology to address problems, such as by leveraging connected sensors to detect and report water system leakages. Security continues to be a top IoT concern, however: Mounting data breaches and newly discovered device vulnerabilities have prompted wariness around IoT adoption.

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Deep Dive: Confronting APIs’ Authentication, DDoS Security Threats

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Companies also leverage APIs to connect to third parties, either to call up information or allow these entities to use their data. Each API an organization leverages gives hackers a new opportunity through which to exploit or infiltrate its network and systems — unless that API is properly secured. Oversight And Authentication.

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Members’ Profile: Rowen Pillai

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Rowen’s career in finance and leadership has positioned him as an influential figure, serving in executive roles across various sectors, including transportation, investment, and industrial management. Lastly, resilience and adaptability are critical.

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How Generative AI is Impacting the Digital Solutions Economy

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Fraud Detection and Security : AI and machine learning models are key for fraud detection in subscription-based services, protecting both businesses and customers from unauthorized access and financial losses. C ompanies also use AI to enhance cybersecurity, protecting sensitive data and ensuring the security of subscription-based platforms.

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Stakes Rising In The US-China AI Race

Global Finance

These advancements have thrust AI into the heart of national security and geopolitical discussions. Yet, this lead isn’t necessarily secure. As the Goldman Sachs Artificial Intelligence blog notes, “While the United States, China, and Russia do not agree on many things, they all acknowledge that AI could reshape the balance of power.”

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Loadsmart Lands $90M From BlackRock, Maersk, For Digital Shipping Platform

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Loadsmart said it has instead focused on what its online shipping platform can do for companies in the transportation business on a value-added basis, “coupled with API integrations.”. Instead of offering its services at a discount in hopes of building a base of customers, Loadsmart said it has taken a different approach.