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EnCharge AI, a chip startup born in Princeton lab, raises $21.7 million
By Jane Lanhee Lee OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) - EnCharge AI, a chip startup born at a Princeton University lab, on Wednesday said it raised $21.7 million as it looks to commercialize its computing tech...
Dec 14, 2022
Visa to invest $1 billion in Africa over 5 years to cash in on e-payments boom
By Mehnaz Yasmin (Reuters) - Visa Inc plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years in Africa to capitalize on the emerging economy's rapid growth in digital payments, the company said at the U....
Dec 14, 2022
Indonesia to offer $5,000 subsidy on electric car sales
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia's government plans to offer a subsidy of more than $5,000 on every sale of an electric car, a minister said on Wednesday. It will also offer incentives to encourage purch...
Dec 14, 2022
Israel to crack down on social media companies to tackle offensive content
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel said on Wednesday it plans to regulate social media companies such as TikTok, YouTube, Meta's Facebook and Twitter, following in the steps of the European ...
Dec 14, 2022
BC Partners considers selling a stake in compliance software firm Navex-sources
By Milana Vinn and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private equity firm BC Partners Ltd is considering selling a portion of Navex Global Inc in a deal that could value the U.S. risk management softw...
Dec 14, 2022
GM recalls 740,000 U.S. trucks, SUVs over headlight issue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Motors said on Wednesday it is recalling 740,000 trucks and SUVs because daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on, potentially causing excess...
Dec 14, 2022
Microsoft targets internet expansion in Africa, longer-term cloud adoption
By Jeffrey Dastin (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp aims to secure internet access for 100 million more people in Africa by 2025, teaming up with a satellite provider and setting the stage for longer-term cl...
Dec 14, 2022
Oversight board’s policy footprint increases in third quarter
(Reuters) - Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc implemented more recommendations from its oversight board in the third quarter than the second, the independent body said on Wednesday. The oversight boa...
Dec 14, 2022
Germany calls for global regulation of crypto industry
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's top regulator this week called for global regulation of the cryptocurrency industry to protect consumers, prevent money laundering and preserve financial stability. Mar...
Dec 14, 2022
Crypto exchange FTX fights Bahamas demand for data access
By Dietrich Knauth (Reuters) - Lawyers for the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX will square off in court on Wednesday to fight a demand for internal records from an insolvent affiliate based in the Bahama...
Dec 14, 2022
