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Parafin lands a Goldman Sachs credit facility to embed lending inside Amazon, DoorDash, and Walmart

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Parafin, an embedded financial infrastructure company on the 2026 Forbes Fintech 50 list, has secured a new credit facility led by Goldman Sachs alongside One William Street Capital Management. The facility will expand access to embedded lending for small businesses through platforms including Amazon, DoorDash, Gusto, TikTok Shop, and Walmart. The company’s model is straightforward. […] This story continues at The Next Web * This article was originally published here

A Czech AI startup says it can detect drones by sound for €150 per sensor, and it wants to wire up power grids first

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Czech startup Neuron Soundware has built an AI-powered acoustic detection system called Sound Shield that identifies drones by the sound of their engines using microphone sensors that cost between €100 and €150 each. The system is designed as a passive, low-cost alternative to radar for detecting low-flying drones over cities, infrastructure, and military installations. The […] This story continues at The Next Web * This article was originally published here

Canada wants to stop companies from using your data to charge you more, but the details are still missing

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The Canadian government introduced legislation on Monday to overhaul the country’s private-sector privacy laws, including new restrictions on businesses that use personal data to charge individual consumers higher prices. Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, would replace the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, a law first enacted in 1998 that […] This story continues at The Next Web * This article was originally published here

5 Effective Client Satisfaction Survey Samples to Boost Feedback

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Client satisfaction surveys play an essential role in comprehending how well your services meet client needs. By asking the right questions, you can gather valuable feedback that highlights areas for improvement . Consider using effective survey samples that target specific aspects of your service. These insights can drive improvements and guarantee client loyalty. Want to know which questions can lead to the most impactful feedback? Let’s explore five effective survey samples together. Key Takeaways Use a Likert scale question like, “How satisfied are you with our service on a scale of 1 to 10?” for quantifiable feedback. Include an open-ended question such as, “What challenges did you face during your use of our product?” to gather qualitative insights. Ask, “How likely are you to recommend us to a friend or colleague?” to measure client loyalty and advocacy. Incorporate tailored questions like, “How effectively did our team resolve your issue?” for specific interaction feedb...

Amazon’s CEO reportedly triggered the government crackdown that shut down Anthropic’s most powerful AI

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy was reportedly the source of security concerns that led the US government to force Anthropic to shut down Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for every customer on Friday. The Wall Street Journal reported that Jassy told Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other officials that Amazon researchers used Fable 5 to obtain […] This story continues at The Next Web * This article was originally published here

80 Texas residents are suing SpaceX, saying rocket launches are literally destroying their homes

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Eighty residents of towns near SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas have filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company’s constant rocket launches are physically destroying their homes. The lawsuit accuses SpaceX of negligence, gross negligence, and trespass based on the Commercial Space Launch Act of 1984. One plaintiff showed Reuters her home in Port […] This story continues at The Next Web * This article was originally published here

Anthropic is spending $150 million to embed 1,000 AI fellows inside nonprofits. No degree required.

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Anthropic is donating $150 million to place 1,000 AI fellows inside nonprofit organisations across the United States. The programme, called Claude Corps, will pay early-career workers $85,000 plus benefits for a year-long placement where they help nonprofits use Claude more effectively. Applications opened Wednesday and close on July 17. No college degree is required. Applicants […] This story continues at The Next Web * This article was originally published here