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Gen X CEO uses AI versions of Steve Jobs and Warren Buffett as a ‘fantasy board of directors’ to help him prepare for meetings and performance reviews

Warren Buffett might never have heard of AI startup Markup AI or its CEO Matt Blumberg. But the billionaire investor has become one of the company’s newest advisors—and it’s all thanks to AI.

This CEO laid off nearly 80% of his staff because they refused to adopt AI fast enough. 2 years later, he says he'd do it again

This CEO laid off nearly 80% of his staff because they refused to adopt AI fast enough. 2 years later, he says he'd do it again

“It was extremely difficult,” IgniteTech CEO Eric Vaughan tells Fortune. “But changing minds was harder than adding skills.”

Buy-now-pay-later rules in the UK will change in 2026, but will they offer protection or exclusion?

Buy-now-pay-later rules in the UK will change in 2026, but will they offer protection or exclusion?

Buy-now-pay-later is an appealing proposition. You get what you want now, but you delay settling the bill until later, with no interest and no fees.

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Meet Sweden, the unicorn factory chasing America in the AI race

Stockholm has the highest number of unicorns per capita of any city in the world outside of Silicon Valley.

Should You Use Buy Now, Pay Later Options to Finance Your Vacation?

Many travel companies are letting users pay in installments. But is "buy now, pay later" a smart financial decision?

Layoff announcements used to boost stock prices. Not anymore says Goldman Sachs

Analysts ran the numbers and found a surprising change in how investors are reacting to layoff announcements.

Klarna partners with Coinbase to receive stablecoin funds from institutional investors

The buy-now-pay-later giant launched its own stablecoin in late November on a blockchain backed by Stripe and the VC firm Paradigm.

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Klarna CEO says he feels ‘gloomy’ because AI is developing so quickly it’ll soon be able to do his entire job

Klarna CEO says he feels ‘gloomy’ because AI is developing so quickly it’ll soon be able to do his entire job

“My work to me is a super important part of who I am,” Sebastian Siemiatkowski said.

Europe Is Having a ‘Gut Check’ and Dan Ives Says It’s Time to Gobble Up 2 of the Region’s Top Tech Stocks

Europe Is Having a ‘Gut Check’ and Dan Ives Says It’s Time to Gobble Up 2 of the Region’s Top Tech Stocks

Down over 25% from all-time highs, European tech stocks such as Klarna and Spotify are top investments, according to Dan Ives.

‘Buy now, pay later’ is everywhere this holiday season. Here’s how to avoid a debt hangover

‘Buy now, pay later’ is everywhere this holiday season. Here’s how to avoid a debt hangover

Each holiday season brings a predictable surge in consumer spending, but the way shoppers finance that spending is changing rapidly. While credit cards once dominated online checkouts, the growing popularity of buy now, pay later (BNPL) arrangements is changing how households manage short-term expenses.

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Klarna's Crypto Play: A Plan to Fix Its Profit Problem

Klarna's Crypto Play: A Plan to Fix Its Profit Problem

Klarna's launch of a stablecoin is a strategic pivot to lower transaction costs and challenge legacy payment networks, signaling a new era for fintech.

Experts warn shoppers to be wary of ‘buy now, pay later’ this Black Friday

Experts warn shoppers to be wary of ‘buy now, pay later’ this Black Friday

BNPL schemes can lead to overspending, so follow these expert tips before shopping in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday salesFollow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals

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Affirm Just Crushed Earnings—But Can It Outrun Klarna’s Scale?

Affirm Just Crushed Earnings—But Can It Outrun Klarna’s Scale?

Affirm's latest earnings impressed markets big time. But, how does this BNPL name compare to the new kid on the block, Klarna?

Klarna Stock Plunges Toward Oversold Territory on Post-Earnings Selloff. Should You Buy the Dip?

Klarna Stock Plunges Toward Oversold Territory on Post-Earnings Selloff. Should You Buy the Dip?

Klarna shares sink as the fintech swings to a net loss in its fiscal Q3. Here’s why KLAR stock is worth buying on the post-earnings dip.

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Klarna says AI drive has helped halve staff numbers and boost pay

Buy now, pay later firm says pay has risen by 60% with staff numbers mostly cut by attrition and tech investment

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Crypto market sheds more than $1tn in six weeks amid fears of tech bubble

Bitcoin price at lowest level since April while FTSE 100 falls as Google boss warns there is ‘irrationality’ in AI boom

‘Immediately, $1,000 to DoorDash. I’ve never used DoorDash in my life’: New York woman gets 8 calls from unknown number. Then her Klarna account gets hacked

Have you ever been the victim of fraud?

Shopify's 'Standout' Growth And 'Major Untapped' Ad Opportunity Impress Wall Street

Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) is gaining momentum, driven by accelerating growth, an expanding international footprint, and rising influence in artificial intelligence-powered "agentic commerce."

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International Business Times

It's Better to Train Employees Who Leave Than Keep Untrained Ones: Why AI Augmentation Will Win

In an exclusive interview, An Business operations & Analytics leader challenges the replacement narrative and makes the case for workforce development over cost-cutting.

Buy Now, Pay Later Is Dying: 10 Reasons We May Be at the End of BNPL

Just a few years ago, “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) apps like Afterpay, Klarna, and Affirm were everywhere—promising shoppers a way to split purchases into...

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Buy now, pay later holiday purchases leaving travellers exposed to losses

BNPL offers are becoming more popular but when it comes to booking a holiday or a flight, consumers need to weigh up the risks

Buy Now, Pay Later and 6 More Ways You Can Finance a Tesla in 2025

There are different options for financing a Tesla. Here's a look at six different ways you can pay for your new Tesla purchase.

Cathie Wood Is Buying Up Klarna Stock Fresh From Its IPO. Should You?

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has been steadily accumulating Klarna shares, including a recent purchase of 76,000 shares worth roughly $3 million, signaling confidence in the fintech’s post‑IPO potential and AI‑driven payments expansion.

Why Analysts Are Upgrading Ratings After Klarna's IPO

Wall Street analysts are drawn to Klarna's strong potential, but the company will face hurdles as it grows its BNPL business and expands its offerings.

AI enabled Klarna to halve its workforce—now, the CEO is warning workers that other ‘tech bros’ are sugarcoating just how badly it’s about to impact jobs

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, who told Sam Altman he wanted Klarna to be ChatGPT’s “favorite guinea pig,” says too many CEOs are downplaying how disruptive AI will really be.

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