PAGCOR income plunges up to 50% after e-wallets cut gambling links | AGB Summary The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported a 40–50% drop in income within the first two weeks after major e-wallet providers removed in-app links to online gambling, following a directive from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The decline was […]
Philippines E-Wallet ban triggers major PAGCOR income drop | AGB Summary PAGCOR reported a 40–50% fall in income within two weeks after major e-wallet providers, including GCash and Maya, disconnected payment links to online gambling platforms following guidance from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. The move has slashed online gambling transactions by a similar amount […]
Chubut Legislature considers major infrastructure agreement with Casino Club SA Summary The Chubut Legislature has received a bill from the Executive Branch to approve an agreement with Casino Club SA that would see the licence holder invest $8 billion in provincial infrastructure in return for a 15-year extension of its gaming licence. The agreement, signed […]
OpenAI’s Teen Safety Features Will Walk a Thin Line Summary OpenAI has announced a set of teen safety measures for ChatGPT centred on an age‑prediction system that aims to detect users under 18 and route them to an “age‑appropriate” model that blocks graphic sexual content. The company will also roll out parental controls by the […]
US Tech Giants Race to Spend Billions in UK AI Push Summary Article Date: 2025-09-16T21:30:00+00:00 Microsoft, Nvidia and other US tech firms announced plans totalling as much as $45bn to boost the UK’s AI infrastructure and research, timed to coincide with US president Donald Trump’s state visit. Microsoft pledged $30bn over four years (half for […]
The Most Important AI Question For CEOs Summary Dan Bigman argues that CEOs should stop asking whether to explore AI and start asking how to help people “think with AI.” He warns we are approaching a “cognitive event horizon” where unaided humans cannot keep pace with exploding data volumes (from ~2 exabytes in 2000 to […]
Inclusion as innovation: Why forward-thinking organizations invest in employee psychological safety Summary This article argues that inclusion — when rooted in psychological safety — is not a compliance chore but a strategic driver of innovation and competitive advantage. It summarises evidence showing more inclusive organisations outperform peers financially and outlines how leaders can build environments […]
Did AI Just Take the Brand Influencer Crown? Summary AI has moved from a productivity tool to a powerful influencer that shapes trust, attention and purchases. The article argues that systems like ChatGPT are beginning to personalise recommendations, compare products and enable purchases inside the chat interface, which changes how brands gain visibility and how […]
‘HybridPetya’ Ransomware Bypasses Secure Boot Summary Researchers at ESET have identified a new malware strain named “HybridPetya” that blends features of Petya ransomware and the destructive NotPetya wiper, while adding the capability to bypass UEFI Secure Boot. The malware can write malicious UEFI payloads to the EFI System Partition and encrypt the NTFS Master File […]
Customer Experience is a Growth Lever for C-Suiters Summary Customer experience (CX) is far more than customer service: it weaves brand promise, operational delivery and financial performance into a single strategic thread. The article argues CX should be a C-suite priority because it accumulates across every touchpoint and materially affects profitability, shareholder returns and brand […]
