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Labeling AI-Generated Images on Facebook, Instagram and Threads

As a company that’s been at the cutting edge of AI development for more than a decade, it’s been hugely encouraging to witness the explosion of creativity from people using our new generative AI tools, like our Meta AI image generator which helps people create pictures with simple text prompts.

Auto insurance costs rose 20.6% in last year, hitting low-income households hardest

The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that auto insurance costs have surged by 20.6% over the past year, significantly outpacing the overall inflation rate of 3.1% during the same period. Studies indicate that in California, low-income and nonwhite households are disproportionately affected by inflation.

Making our generative AI products safer for consumers

Over the past year, generative AI has seen tremendous growth in popularity and is increasingly being adopted by people and organizations.

BofA program provides banking & investing benefits to 4 million corporate employees

Bank of America has reported that over 450 corporate and commercial clients have enrolled in its Employee Banking & Investing (EBI) program. These clients, which span a range of industries across the country, are extending the benefits of this Bank of America initiative to their employees.

OPINION: A Stunning Year in Review: Marking FFROA’s many achievements in our first year, and looking ahead to more wins in 2024

At the Foundation for the Restoration of America (FFROA), we believe the best way to preserve the timeless lessons of our nation’s past is by inspiring the next generation to treasure America’s founding documents. An educated public armed with an intimate knowledge of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence is, was, and will remain the surest guarantor of liberty. We’ve known this since at least 1776—yet today’s youth are unaware of just how precious that freedom really is.

Healthcare organizations have been using Oracle's Fusion Cloud Applications to improve efficiency

Healthcare organizations across the United States are increasingly adopting Oracle's fusion cloud applications to enhance the functionality and efficiency of their operations. Among these organizations are Baptist Health Care, Springfield Clinic, Stamford Health, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with implementations spanning Florida, Connecticut, and Illinois.

Flying Food Group’s JFK team caters first Japan Airlines flight operated with new A350-100 aircraft

Japan Airlines began its inaugural route for the Airbus A350-1000 connecting Tokyo Haneda to New York JFK on January 24, 2024.

Bankrate report finds average American driver spends 3.41% of income on car insurance

Bankrate, a consumer financial services company, recently published a report revealing that the average American driver is allocating 3.41% of their income towards car insurance. The report was compiled by Shannon Martin, a licensed insurance agent with a decade and a half of industry experience.

CME Group is set to introduce E-mini S&P 500 Equal Weight futures

CME Group has unveiled plans to launch E-mini S&P 500 Equal Weight futures. This is a departure from the S&P 500 Index, which assigns weights based on market capitalization; the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index instead distributes equal weight to all constituents in the index.

Chicago migrants being sold fraudulent IDs, social security cards, and green cards for employment

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has announced that three men are facing felony charges in connection with a fraudulent documents scheme. The men allegedly provided fake identification and social security cards to foreign nationals in Chicago, according to a press release from the Sheriff's Office.

Drivers with low credit scores pay more for car insurance

The Zebra, an online platform for comparing insurance policies, has found that drivers with low credit scores may end up paying more than double the amount paid by those with high credit scores for car insurance.

Woodbridge doctor: Those with chronic sinus blockages have ‘a six times greater chance of getting a heart attack’

Untreated sinus issues can cause many different problems down the line, and it is important to remember during American Heart Month the links between chronic sinusitis and cardiovascular health. According to Dr. Stephen Bane of Capitol Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Centers, sinusitis can lead to serious issues such as heart attack and stroke.

Binance's market share rebounds 'two months post-settlement' with U.S. government

Kaiko, a provider of cryptocurrency market data, recently announced that Binance's market share has rebounded to nearly 50%, just two months after the crypto exchange settled with the U.S. government. Binance is globally recognized as the largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume.

Personal injury law firm Morgan & Morgan ranks in top ten radio advertisers, nationally

Spot intelligence data provider, Media Monitors, has reported that Morgan & Morgan, a prominent personal injury law firm, ranked among the top ten radio advertisers nationally in the week ending January 28. The company recorded 26,753 instances of Morgan & Morgan radio advertisements during that week.

Report finds car insurance premiums rose by 5% nationwide in 2023

The Zebra, a digital platform that facilitates comparison of insurance policies, has reported a nationwide increase in car insurance premiums by an average of 5% in 2023. Authored by insurance analyst Ava Lynch, The Zebra's report suggests that insurance rates can surge even if a driver maintains a clean record devoid of accidents and violations.

Illinois auto insurance providers raised rates by more than $1.25 billion in 2023

The Illinois Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) revealed on Jan. 18 that the ten largest car insurance providers, by market share in Illinois, increased rates by a total of more than $1.25 billion last year. The year 2023 marked the second consecutive year that rate increases exceeded $1 billion in Illinois.

CME Group and DTCC introduce improved treasury cross-margining for clearing members' capital efficiency

CME Group has unveiled an advanced cross-margining arrangement with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a move that is set to unlock capital efficiencies for clearing members involved in U.S. Treasury securities and CME Group Interest Rate futures trading. The new development is now live, extending these efficiencies to market participants.

Taxpayer Advocate: 'All Americans are paying for mass tort lawsuits'

David Williams, the president of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), a non-profit organization that provides analysis on the government's impact on the economy, has expressed concerns over mass tort litigation. In an opinion piece for the Washington Examiner, Williams noted that while such lawsuits can enrich lawyers, they ultimately cost the public money. He also pointed out that these lawsuits are increasingly being funded by third-party investors.

Citi and LuminArx Capital unveil strategic lending vehicle cinergy

Citi has recently revealed that LuminArx Capital is introducing Cinergy, a strategic financing vehicle designed to cater to the burgeoning private lending market. The initiative will offer private credit solutions to companies, extending its services to include Citi's global client base.

Report finds businesses' cost of lawsuit risk grew twice as much as commercial revenue from 2020 to 2021

The Institute for Legal Reform (ILR), a division of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recently published a report detailing the rise in commercial tort costs from 2020 to 2021. The report, released in December 2023, found that these costs escalated from $291 billion in 2020 to $347 billion in 2021.