A screenshot from X (formerly Twitter) showing some X users using the AI chatbot Grok to sexualize women. By Victory Brown This post is part of Global Voices’ April 2026 Spotlight series, “Human perspectives on AI.” This series will offer insight into how AI is being used in global majority countries, how its use and…
Artists are demanding tech companies to uphold transparency and fairness when rolling out AI to scrape and mine local content. Photo from X post of Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance. This post is part of Global Voices’ April 2026 Spotlight series, “Human perspectives on AI.” This series will offer insight into how AI is being…
PANAMA CITY, Panama, April 7, 2026 /CNW/ — Recently, HTX officially released its 2026 Digital Asset Trends White Paper (the “White Paper”). The report was jointly published with leading industry platforms and media including BlockBeats, ChainCatcher, Foresight News, HTX Learn, HTX Research, Odaily, PANews, RootData, and TechFlow. Against a backdrop of market consolidation and cautious sentiment,…
As global financial systems continue to evolve under the pressure of digitalization, regulation, and technological disruption, QFEX – Qatar Fintech Expo 2026 returns for its third edition as one of the region’s most influential platforms shaping the future of finance, technology, and innovation. Scheduled to take place on April 28–29, 2026 at Kempinski Marsa…
India’s homegrown AI start-up, Sarvam AI, is nearing a $300-350 million funding round as it aims to build a domestic player to rival leading players from the US and China, Bloomberg reported. The Bengaluru-based company is planning to raise the funding at a valuation of $1.5-1.55 billion.
NEW DELHI, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the global financial and digital landscape rapidly evolves, Antier, a leading blockchain consulting and development company, is strengthening its global Web3 consulting capabilities to support the emergence of next-generation digital economies. Antier Expands Global Web3 Consulting to Support Next-Generation Digital Economies With increasing convergence between traditional finance and…
The team’s campaign aimed to reposition IBM’s Sustainable AI offering as ‘accountable intelligence.’ The strategy had three pillars: a Netflix documentary series, an invitation-only global summit for business professionals, and a workforce programme to help small and medium-sized enterprises deliver on their goals. On their award, Audrey Berling and Janhavi Tamhankar said: “We are so delighted…
SHANGHAI, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WATERTECH CHINA 2026, the landmark 18th edition of the premier platform for process, drinking, and wastewater solutions, will take place from June 9–11, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Co-organized by Herui Group and Informa Markets, the event serves as a critical hub for water treatment technologies,…
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Visa has introduced six new and enhanced dispute resolution tools as issuers, acquirers and merchants contend with rising case volumes and outdated manual processes. Inefficient dispute handling continues to drive administrative costs and fraud-related losses across the payments ecosystem. Visa processed…
[April 01, 2026] FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Business Innovation Division, announces the opening call for entries for its Innovation Print Awards 2026 (hereafter, “IPA”) beginning this April. The IPA, held annually since 2008, has grown into a celebrated event for creativity and technical achievement in digital print. Eligible work must have been produced on Fujifilm…
