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Google is testing a new AI-powered Gemini side panel within Google Calendar that lets users quickly and conversationally check their schedule, create an event, and look up event details. The feature is available as part of the tech giant’s early access testing program, Google Workspace Labs. You can access Gemini by clicking the “Ask Gemini” icon at the top right of your Google Calendar window. You can then select a suggested prompt or write your own. For instance, Gemini may suggest that you “Add a lunch event” or “Find the next meeting” that you have with someone. If you want…

Up to $977m was raised across the 21 deals recorded by FinTech Global this week, representing a strong week for the market.  The leading investment this week was for Duetti, a music FinTech platform, that pulled in $200m in debt funding to expand its offering.   The best performing sector this week was the general FinTech market, that pulled in 6 deals, only just pipping InsurTech firms to the post, who were responsible for 5 of the deals. AI and AI-Driven platforms pulled in 4 deals, CyberTech saw 2 deals, SaaS firms brought in 3 deals and PayTechs brought in 1 deal. Geographically, the…

The Colorado FAIR Plan has partnered with AI-powered risk analytics firm ZestyAI to improve insurance accessibility for homeowners facing coverage difficulties due to climate-related risks.By integrating ZestyAI’s advanced property risk models, the Plan aims to provide more accurate assessments for wildfire, hail, and wind exposures, offering fairer pricing and encouraging risk mitigation efforts.ZestyAI’s platform incorporates three specialised models—Z-FIRE™, Z-HAIL™, and Z-WIND™—each designed to provide granular, property-specific risk evaluations for key climate hazards. These AI-driven insights will enable the Colorado FAIR Plan to implement risk-based pricing, while also helping homeowners understand specific vulnerabilities and take steps to protect their properties.Colorado FAIR…

FreeAgent, a provider of accounting software, has partnered with global payments platform Mimo to help small businesses better manage their finances, cash flow, and payments.The collaboration will see FreeAgent’s accounting software directly integrated into the Mimo platform, offering small business customers a centralised solution to handle global payments, cash flow, and financing within a single tool.A key advantage of this integration is the ability for small businesses to batch pay suppliers with just one click. By leveraging this feature, businesses could reclaim up to an entire day each week, as invoice payments will be processed far more efficiently.The system will…

Nequi, the digital financial platform operated by Bancolombia, has announced a new partnership with global payments provider Payoneer.The partnership allows Nequi users to transfer funds in US dollars or euros from Payoneer accounts into their Nequi wallets, with the funds converted into Colombian pesos in just minutes. This marks a significant milestone for Nequi, which already offers more than 30 financial services within its app. The integration also introduces the ability to receive euros through Nequi for the first time, broadening the range of currencies available to its users.Nequi business strategy leader María del Pilar Correa said, “At Nequi we…

Russian propaganda may be influencing certain answers from AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Meta’s Meta AI, according to a new report. NewsGuard, a company that develops rating systems for news and information websites, claims to have found evidence that a Moscow-based network named “Pravda” is publishing false claims to affect the responses of AI models. Pravda has flooded search results and web crawlers with pro-Russian falsehoods, publishing 3.6 million misleading articles in 2024 alone, per NewsGuard, citing statistics from the nonprofit American Sunlight Project. NewsGuard’s analysis, which probed 10 leading chatbots, found that the chatbots collectively repeated false Russian…

Gaza City – For many in Gaza, US President Donald Trump’s recent threats feel like nothing more than a justification for further violence and collective punishment against them. Late on Wednesday, Trump had threatened the people of Gaza, saying they would all be “dead” if captives continued to be held there. As Gaza continues to grapple with the devastating aftermath of war – mass displacement, widespread destruction, and dire humanitarian conditions – people are exhausted and sceptical about international efforts to resolve the war. Al Jazeera spoke to Palestinians in northern Gaza about Trump’s threats. ‘Nothing left to grieve’ Yasser…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s top education official said he’s teaming with country music singer Lee Greenwood in seeking donations to get $59.99 leather-bound “God Bless the USA” Bibles into classrooms throughout the state, after a legislative panel rejected his $3 million request to fund the effort.State Superintendent Ryan Walters said this week that he’s partnering with Greenwood to help ensure the Bibles, which have been endorsed by President Donald Trump, get to Oklahoma schools.“The Bible is indispensable in understanding the development of Western civilization and American exceptionalism, history, and all similar subjects,” Walters said in a statement. “The ongoing…

TechCrunch Sessions: AI kicks off on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley — and we want AI leaders to take part in industry-changing conversations. Make your mark by leading breakout sessions and discussions with over 1,200 startup founders, VC leaders, and other industry pioneers at TC Sessions: AI. But don’t wait, you have until tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT to apply.  Are you an innovator driving the discourse and want a rare chance to take center stage? TC Sessions: AI wants to highlight your expertise. Apply to lead a 50-minute breakout session, complete with a presentation, panel discussion,…

Nomupay, a leading provider of global payment solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Venditan, a technology-driven e-commerce platform specialising in supporting independent retailers and distributors.The partnership is designed to give e-commerce businesses seamless access to global payment capabilities, allowing merchants to simplify their operations and accelerate international expansion. By combining Venditan’s powerful e-commerce platform with Nomupay’s advanced payment technology, the two companies aim to streamline cross-border growth opportunities for online merchants.John Coyne, managing director of Venditan, said, “At Venditan, we’re passionate about enabling businesses to expand globally with our powerful, all-in-one commerce platform. Partnering with Nomupay ensures our clients…