AI troubles, Mastercard layoffs: Top tech news August 2024
In August’s roundup of top tech news: Banks and retailers wrestle with the unseen consequences of artificial intelligence, Mastercard lays off roughly 3% of its workforce and more.
Texas Capital cuts workforce, sells securities in push to meet 2025 goals
The Dallas company, which has been in transformation mode for three years, recently took a series of actions to try to meet the profitability targets it set for itself.
JPMorgan Chase said to be investigating TikTok check fraudsters
A company spokesperson said the company reviews fraud-related issues and refers them to law enforcement "as appropriate."
Massachusetts fines Morgan Stanley over trades by ex-First Republic CEO
Morgan Stanley will have to pay $2 million for failing to flag trading in First Republic Bank by its former CEO. The transactions happened in the lead-up to the regional bank's collapse.