data

Data are individual units of information. A datum describes a single quality or quantity of some object or phenomenon. In analytical processes, data are represented by variables. Although the terms "data", "information" and "knowledge" are often used interchangeably, each of these terms has a distinct meaning.

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FTC Mulls New Artificial Intelligence Regulation to Protect Consumers
FTC Mulls New Artificial Intelligence Regulation to Protect Consumers
December 21, 2021  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is considering a wide range of options, including new rules and guidelines, to tackle data privacy concerns and algorithmic discrimination....

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Clearview AI to Stop Facial Recognition and Delete Data, Says French Regulator
Clearview AI to Stop Facial Recognition and Delete Data, Says French Regulator
December 17, 2021  |  Biometrics

The French regulator CNIL (Conseil Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés) on Thursday (Dec. 16) issued an order against Clearview AI requesting that the company...

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Oracle’s $30B Bid to Acquire Cerner to Beef up Healthcare Focus
Oracle’s $30B Bid to Acquire Cerner to Beef up Healthcare Focus
December 17, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Software giant Oracle is in discussions to acquire electronic medical records firm Cerner in a potential deal that could be worth $30 billion, the Wall...

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Inrupt Raises $30M to Expand Global Footprint 
Inrupt Raises $30M to Expand Global Footprint 
December 10, 2021  |  Investments

User data platform Inrupt has raised about $30 million in its Series A financing round, giving Worldwide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee and technologist John Bruce...

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Loan Servicing Gets a Lift From Open Banking Platforms
Loan Servicing Gets a Lift From Open Banking Platforms
December 03, 2021  |  Loans

Lending, it’s been said, is as much art as science – and even in the 21st century, it is filled with friction. But with advanced...

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Only 9% of Consumers Are Comfortable Connecting Bank Accounts to Third-Party Apps
Only 9% of Consumers Are Comfortable Connecting Bank Accounts to Third-Party Apps
November 22, 2021  |  Safety and Security

Consumers crave the convenience of the connected economy, but they still want the security of knowing that their money is safe if they share their...

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CFPB to Gather Comments on Data Collection in Mortgage Lending
CFPB to Gather Comments on Data Collection in Mortgage Lending
November 16, 2021  |  Loans

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking for input on implementing the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), which requires lenders to report information about...

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Connected Car Weekly: Auto Insurers and Fleets Use Telematics Data to Make Better Decisions 
Connected Car Weekly: Auto Insurers and Fleets Use Telematics Data to Make Better Decisions 
November 12, 2021  |  Commerce Connected

This week’s news about connected cars has to do with using data to save, spend or make money. For example, owners of Mitsubishi cars can now share data...

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Study: 82% of Consumers Connect Bank Credentials to Apps, But Security Fears Persist
Study: 82% of Consumers Connect Bank Credentials to Apps, But Security Fears Persist
November 12, 2021  |  Digital Banking

The connected economy of payments is enabled by sharing banking credentials with a wide array of apps and websites. While incredibly convenient, this also exposes...

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