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U.S. regulators are increasing scrutiny of the fast-growing private credit market, citing limited visibility into underwriting practices, risk concentrations, and bank funding flows. While no immediate financial stability threat has been identified, transparency remains concern.

EU regulators say the Digital Markets Act is not preventing Apple from launching its upgraded Siri AI in Europe, pushing back against the company's claims about regulatory barriers. The dispute highlights the growing tension between AI innovation, privacy, and regulation.

A UK parliamentary committee has warned that the government lacks a clear plan to achieve its goal of reducing regulatory burdens on businesses by £5.6bn.The report calls for clearer priorities, measurable targets, and potentially fewer regulators. #UKBusiness #Regulation #Policy

The Pentagon has reinstated Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to its blacklist of Chinese companies deemed to pose national security concerns. The move highlights the growing intersection of technology, geopolitics, and global business. #China #Technology #AI #Business

AI is creating a new challenge for CFOs. With usage-based pricing becoming the norm, only 26% of companies report having a comprehensive view of their AI spending, according to a forthcoming KPMG survey. As AI adoption grows, cost visibility is becoming a key business priority.

AI's biggest challenge may not be the technology itself. Growing opposition to AI data centers is raising concerns about energy use, water consumption, infrastructure, and environmental impact. A recent Gallup poll found 70% of Americans oppose data centers in their communities.

Running SAP on the cloud can improve scalability, simplify management, and make IT costs more predictable. This infographic compares on-premises and cloud infrastructure for organizations evaluating their SAP strategy. buff.ly/MvTSXOG #CloudComputing #SAP #Azure

A Google employee has been charged with fraud after allegedly using confidential internal search data to earn $1.2 million on Polymarket bets before the information was made public. #Google #Polymarket #InsiderTrading #TechNews

Crypto scored a major win in Washington as the Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act, a bill that would split digital asset oversight between the SEC and CFTC. The legislation now heads toward a full Senate vote amid growing debate over crypto’s role in the finance.

The Fed’s biggest financial stability concerns right now: geopolitical risks and an oil shock tied to the Middle East conflict. AI and private credit are also emerging as major risks, according to the Fed’s latest stability report. #FederalReserve #Oil #Geopolitics #AI #Markets

Google signs classified AI deal with the Pentagon 🤖 The agreement allows use for “any lawful purpose,” while restricting mass surveillance and autonomous weapons without human oversight—amid employee pushback. #AI #Defense #Google #TechPolicy #NationalSecurity

U.S. regulators ramp up scrutiny of the $3T private credit market 📊 SEC probes, rising withdrawals ($20B+), and transparency concerns are putting the sector under the spotlight—though major players say risks are contained. #PrivateCredit #Finance #Regulation #SEC #Markets

Red Hat’s $100M cybersecurity incident highlights a hidden risk: data can be exposed while it’s being processed, even if it’s encrypted at rest or in transit. Read more about the data security gap. #Cybersecurity #DataSecurity buff.ly/x2jdf7B

A U.S. trade court judge ordered the government to start refunding over $130B in tariffs ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. More than 2,000 companies have filed claims, while the Trump administration plans to appeal. #USTrade #Tariffs #USPolitics

⚖️ The Supreme Court is weighing whether President Trump can fire Fed governor Lisa Cook via a social media post, as justices hear arguments on due process and presidential power. #SCOTUS #FederalReserve #USPolitics

🔐 AI is accelerating insider and identity-based risks. Use our practical checklist to strengthen detection, prevention, and response — and support safe, scalable AI adoption across your org. 👉 Download the checklist buff.ly/tBqPkLy #CyberSecurity #AIThreats

💼 Global shadow banking assets have surged past $250T, now making up 51% of all financial assets, the FSB reports. Private credit is booming — but data gaps and lack of standard definitions pose rising risks. #Finance #ShadowBanking #FSB #PrivateCredit buff.ly/IulWZ5a

🤖 Navigate AI safely and confidently. Our guide breaks down key risk-management frameworks, practical assessment strategies, and expert insights for responsible AI adoption. 👉 Read now buff.ly/3msLQ2u #AI #AISafety #RiskManagement #TechLeadership

🎬 President Trump says he’ll “be involved” in the decision on Netflix’s proposed $82.7B merger with Warner Bros, warning the combined size “could be a problem.” Talks with Netflix’s CEO reportedly took place in November. #Media #Mergers #Netflix #WarnerBros

💼 Megadeals are roaring back — $10B+ transactions have doubled in 2025, pushing U.S. deal value to $1.9T after Trump’s deregulatory shift. Antitrust officials warn they’re watching key cost-of-living sectors. #Mergers #WallStreet #DealMaking #Antitrust