[ad_1] The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker of artificial sweetener, accusing both of being involved in the use of forced labor from China’s far-west region of Xinjiang. The action broadens the scope of the U.S. effort to […]

[ad_1] Bank of America customers reported issues accessing their accounts on Wednesday, from log-in problems to balances incorrectly listed at $0. Bank of America has acknowledged in a statement that “some clients are experiencing an issue accessing their accounts” and the company is working on the problem. “These issues are being addressed and have largely […]

[ad_1] Software vendors have elevated their offerings across the board, including features like generative AI and low-code automation standard in their software suites. Not only that, but many vendors are reducing prices, as well, and presented businesses with the ability to scale their spend with growth. As such, it won’t be difficult for small businesses […]

[ad_1] Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: How can I be less negative?  A: It might be ironic for me to give this advice, as I’ve often feared that I may be […]

[ad_1] Amazon doesn’t want its employees to talk to any other AI chatbot — except Cedric. A Tuesday report from Business Insider revealed that Amazon has a new internal AI bot called Cedric that securely allows employees to get their questions answered and generate document summaries — without ChatGPT. Amazon drew the comparison in a […]

[ad_1] As more companies have started posting job listings with pay ranges—in part due to state laws mandating some measure of pay transparency—many job seekers are now armed with more information when they enter into salary negotiations. But the salary information in job listings can also prove misleading, especially when employers provide broad pay ranges […]

[ad_1] Around 10 a.m. Monday, Verizon users began reporting outages on social media and to Down Detector that they have no service except SOS mode. Verizon acknowledged the “issue impacting service” at 11:48 a.m. but has not commented again as of press time. We are aware of an issue impacting service for some customers. Our […]

[ad_1] If you’re thinking, “Why should I get a business credit card for travel?”, here are your answers. It’s not the right type of credit card for every small business owner. But if the bulk of your spending involves airfare, lodging and rental car expenses, a travel rewards-focused card is for you. What is a Business […]

[ad_1] This story originally appeared in The Technology Letter and is republished here with permission. Oh, the Metaverse! Remember that bit of nonsense, from three years ago? Deep in the pandemic lockdowns, it seemed we all would be living in a digital cave for the rest of eternity. The Metaverse was the signature of Facebook’s transformation into Meta Platforms. […]

[ad_1] Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Imagine dedicating your entire childhood to one dream, only to watch it crumble just as you’re about to achieve it. That’s exactly what happened to me when my lifelong goal of becoming a professional soccer player fell apart at 19. What felt like a devastating life […]