E24: Microsoft's AI Blitz and Regulating BNPL

Episode 24 shares two issues of interest to the local commerce ecosystem.

First, co-host Mike Boland summarizes some of the key outcomes fromMicrosoft’s recent Build conference. The event focused heavily on Microsoft’s recent AI-related product rollouts. These range from Bing to Microsoft's flagship Office products. 

Then Co-host CharlesLaughlin raised one of his favorite topics, Buy Now, Pay Later. Specifically he raised how regulators in Australia have started regulating BNPL the same as any other credit provider, a move that could be repeated in the UK, US and elsewhere. 

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