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IMF Chief: AI Risks May Exceed Opportunities Without Safeguards, Ethics Framework
The risks of artificial intelligence may exceed its opportunities if no adequate safeguards and ethical framework are put in place, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday, backing a blend of industry self-regulation and input from key …
AI Credit Worries Send Default Insurance to Record High
The cost of insuring against tech defaults struck record highs on Thursday, as investors rushed to hedge against the risk of credit stress building in the AI trade, with heavily indebted data center operators like CoreWeave hit hardest. Hotter-than-expected US …
People Moves: OneShield Appoints Brown as Chief Insurance Officer
Insurance technology company OneShield, headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, appointed Terry Brown as chief insurance officer. In this newly created role, Brown will shape the company’s AI-native capabilities and bring them to market. Brown brings decades of insurance experience across the …
Cyber Rates Are Down, Risks Are Up but Small Businesses Slow to Adopt
The commercial cyber insurance market is strong and growing, but small to midsize businesses may be falling behind as cybercriminals ramp up AI efforts. “Cyber threats are evolving faster than many businesses can adapt, creating significant financial and operational challenges,” …
Broad AI Exclusions in Insurance Policies Could Create Uncertainty, Marsh CEO Says
A broad-based AI exclusion in insurance policies could create “real confusion and uncertainty,” Marsh CEO John Doyle said, calling for a more nuanced approach to assessing risks as the technology becomes increasingly embedded in business operations. Analysts and experts say …
Viewpoint: Model Independence Is the AI Strategy Insurers Can’t Afford to Ignore
Right now, many enterprises are approaching AI adoption like a vendor selection exercise. Which model should we partner with? Which platform is smartest? Which large language model (LLM) has the features and are at a price point we’re looking for? …
CCC Intelligent Solutions Agrees to $6.1B Take-Private Deal with GTCR, Elliott
CCC Intelligent Solutions said on Thursday it agreed to be acquired by a consortium of private investment firms led by GTCR and including Elliott Investment Management in a $6.1 billion take-private deal. Shareholders of the Chicago-based company will receive $7.75 …
All in the Family: Husband, Wife and Daughter Indicted for Insurance Fraud and Bribery
Three members of a New Jersey family have been charged for their alleged roles in a homeowners’ insurance fraud scheme involving an Assurance Insurance Co. claims examiner that generated more than $100,000 in fraudulent payments. Attorney General Jennifer Davenport reported …
NYC Comptroller Levine Urges Anthropic to Pause US IPO
Anthropic should delay its US IPO until it addresses concerns about safety, governance and the pace of development, urged New York City Comptroller Mark Levine in a letter to the AI lab’s CEO Dario Amodei. AI systems have advanced rapidly …
Romania Blames Russia for Escalating Black Sea Ship Strikes
Romania blamed Russia for increased drone strikes against commercial vessels in the Black Sea after a second cargo caught fire near its territorial waters in the space of 12 hours. “It’s obvious that these are attempts by Russia, in Romania …
France, Germany Near Deal on Car Emissions, Britain ‘Made in EU’ Status
France and Germany are nearing a deal on cars that would water down EU-wide CO2 emission targets for 2035 and open the door for Britain to be treated as a trusted partner under the EU’s “Made in EU” rules, diplomats …
Ukraine Hits Russian Refinery; Zelenskiy Says ‘We’re Done’ with Trump’s Energy Truce
Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery on Oct. 15, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv was “done” supporting a ceasefire on energy targets announced by US President Donald Trump and ignored by Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin played down the …