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Senate Panel Eyes Algorithms, Social Media and ‘Persuasive Technology’

PYMNTS

Senate panel examined the ways social media giants — marquee names among them such as Google and Facebook — interact with users. The hearing, held by the Senate Commerce subcommittee on Communications, Technology and Innovation, queried researchers and others who were critical of using AI to suggest content to end users.

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55 US Companies That Became Unicorns In 2018

CB Insights

Select Investors: New Enterprise Associates, Goldman Sachs, General Atlantic, World Innovation Lab, SoftBank Group, Workday Ventures. Company Description: Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Roblox is an online gaming platform. Its analytics program scans social media platforms for signifiers of breaking news and events.

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FinovateSpring 2015 Sneak Peek: Part 8

Fintech Labs Insights

Register today to see and meet these innovators in person on May 12 and 13 at our upcoming conference in San Jose, California. Finicity helps developers build powerful apps to drive financial software innovation. Our platform brings innovation to mobile card services. HQ: Westport, Connecticut. Founded: 2015.