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Anthropic Expands Claude AI with Web Search for RealTime Information Retrieval

By adding web search functionality to its API, Anthropic has enabled Claude AI to retrieve uptodate data and provide referenced answers. By incorporat

By adding web search functionality to its API, Anthropic has enabled Claude AI to retrieve uptodate data and provide referenced answers. By incorporating live online search into their applications, developers and businesses can enhance accuracy and relevance. By formulating targeted search queries and assessing the results, Claude automatically determines when a query is advantageous for online search. Organisationlevel permissions and domain allow/block lists are two methods that businesses can use to manage search behaviour. Multistep searches for more detailed information are facilitated by the APIs capacity for agentic capabilities. AI can now browse technical publications, code repositories, and API documentation thanks to Anthropics extension of web search to Claude Code. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 12 days ago      

Google Expands Gemini AI Across Search, Chrome, and Android to Combat Online Scams

To combat online fraud, Google is deploying Gemini AI across Search, Chrome, and Android, enhancing its ability to recognise fraudulent websites and d

To combat online fraud, Google is deploying Gemini AI across Search, Chrome, and Android, enhancing its ability to recognise fraudulent websites and deceptive tactics. According to the company, AIdriven classifiers have decreased fake airline customer service listings by 80% and can now identify 20 times more counterfeit pages. By assessing suspicious websites in real time without transmitting data to Googles servers, Gemini Nano, an ondevice AI model, bolsters Chromes Enhanced Protection mode. AIpowered scam detection in Google Messages and the Phone app will also assist Android users in recognising fraudulent calls and texts. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 12 days ago      

Malawi’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rate at 26% to Combat Inflation Above 30%

Due to the necessity of a strict monetary strategy to prevent inflation from exceeding 30%, Malawis central bank has maintained its key lending rate a

Due to the necessity of a strict monetary strategy to prevent inflation from exceeding 30%, Malawis central bank has maintained its key lending rate at 26.0%. This decision was made amidst economic uncertainty, poor agricultural output, and a scarcity of dollars, all of which have fostered a thriving illicit foreign exchange market. After downgrading its forecast for economic growth from 4.0% to 3.2%, the Reserve Bank of Malawi attributed the slowdown to prolonged dry spells and delayed rainfall. By keeping the policy rate unchanged since February 2024, the Monetary Policy Committee MPC affirmed that the current stance is sufficiently stringent to reduce inflation. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 15 days ago      

Pakistan Seeks $1.3 Billion IMF Loan After India’s Retaliatory Strikes

Citing significant losses due to Indias retaliatory strikes, Pakistans Economic Affairs Division has requested additional loans from foreign lenders.

Citing significant losses due to Indias retaliatory strikes, Pakistans Economic Affairs Division has requested additional loans from foreign lenders. This appeal comes ahead of a crucial IMF meeting where Pakistans request for a $1.3 billion loan will be discussed. Officials later denied posting the loan request, claiming their X account had been hacked. India has questioned the effectiveness of Pakistans previous bailout packages and urged the IMF to act with caution. Before making decisions on loan disbursements or policy changes, the IMF board will assess Pakistans economic performance. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 15 days ago      

Bhutan Becomes First Nation to Launch National Crypto Tourism Payment System

In collaboration with Binance Pay and DK Bank, Bhutan has launched a nationwide cryptocurrency tourism payment system that allows visitors to use cryp

In collaboration with Binance Pay and DK Bank, Bhutan has launched a nationwide cryptocurrency tourism payment system that allows visitors to use cryptocurrency to pay for local shops, flights, accommodation, and visas. The programmes objectives are to reduce currency exchange costs and enhance payment accessibility, particularly for small business owners and regional artisans. Travellers can utilise over 100 cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin BTC, USDC, and Binances BNB. DK Bank manages instant cryptocurrencytofiat transfers. Bhutan was the first nation to implement cryptocurrency payments on a national scale, thanks to the technology, which ensures realtime confirmations and minimal transaction fees. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 15 days ago      

Bain Capital to Exit China’s Data Center Market Amid Global Investment Shift

Bain Capital, which is likely worth over $4 billion, is preparing to sell its data centre business in China. In recent months, the firm has engaged fi

Bain Capital, which is likely worth over $4 billion, is preparing to sell its data centre business in China. In recent months, the firm has engaged financial advisers and held initial discussions with potential buyers. Previously part of Chindata Group, which Bain Capital acquired in 2023 for $3.16 billion, the company is now operating under the WinTriX DC Group name. This transaction comes at a time when valuations in the data centre industry are increasing due to the demand for cloud computing and the growth of AI. Analysts suggest that as Chinas hyperscale data centre expansion slows, Bain Capital is shifting its focus to overseas ventures. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 15 days ago      

Germany’s Commerzbank Reports 12% Profit Growth Amid Italy’s UniCredit Takeover Speculation

In the first quarter of 2025, Commerzbank from Germany reported a 12% increase in net profit, surpassing analyst projections of €698 million to achi

In the first quarter of 2025, Commerzbank from Germany reported a 12% increase in net profit, surpassing analyst projections of €698 million to achieve €834 million £936 million. While Commerzbank fends off a potential takeover attempt by Italys UniCredit, the company revealed strong results. Increased interest income and cost reductions bolstered the banks performance, supporting its independent expansion plan. Amidst European banking consolidation efforts, the results illustrate Commerzbanks resilience in a fiercely competitive industry. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 15 days ago      

Mistral Launches Medium 3, Challenging AI Leaders with EnterpriseFocused Model

Mistral has introduced Medium 3, a multimodal AI model that offers competitive pricing and excellent performance aimed at enterprise applications. It

Mistral has introduced Medium 3, a multimodal AI model that offers competitive pricing and excellent performance aimed at enterprise applications. It outperforms Claude 3.7 Sonnet, GPT4o, and Llama 4 Maverick in benchmarks such as Math500 Instruct, HumanEval, and ArenaHard. By facilitating hybrid and onpremises deployment, Medium 3 allows businesses to customise it for their internal data needs. Its pricing, at $0.40 per million input tokens and $2 per million output tokens, places competitors at a significant disadvantage. The model is available on Amazon Sagemaker and Mistral La Plateforme, and will soon be accessible on Google Vertex AI, Nvidia NIM, IBM WatsonX, and Azure AI Foundry. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 15 days ago