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Citi hires former Google AI expert as banks step up talent race

U.S. banking giant Citi has hired a former Google AI specialist and reorganised its companywide AI organisation as it moves to introduce AI agents into financial operations. Citi appointed Sebastian Gnagnarella, a former Google engineering director, to lead applied AI and its agent factory. It also reshuffled leadership roles covering responsible AI, strategy and operations. Citi provides workplace AI tools to more than 180,000 staff in 87 countries.

AI & Enterprise

AI shifts search order, website optimisation moves from SEO to GEO

AI is reshaping the search market and forcing changes in website operating strategies. In addition to search engine optimisation (SEO), generative engine optimisation (GEO) is gaining importance as companies seek to have their content cited in AI-generated answers. A Japan survey showed use of generative AI for search rose to 52.3 percent, while traditional search engine use fell. Zero-click searches and declining Google referrals are also prompting new approaches.

Telecommunications & Media

Korea\'s three mobile carriers open preorders for Apple\'s first foldable iPhone Duo

South Korea\'s three mobile carriers began taking preorders on Oct. 16 for Apple\'s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, ahead of its Oct. 23 release. SK Telecom is offering benefits tied to trade-ins, partner cards, and subscriptions, as well as early delivery for first-round customers. KT is promoting its Choice Double plans with subscription bundles and device discounts, plus partner-card benefits and phone-care options. LG Uplus introduced early-return compensation plans and online purchase promotions.