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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Klarna Group plc (NYSE: KLAR) resulting from allegations that Klarna may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Klarna securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Ro

AI ethics and data transparency are crucial. With widespread AI adoption, customers expect authenticity and disclosure. Small businesses must be transparent about their use of AI and ensure generated content and data practices align with their brand’s values.

Ethics and transparency using AI should not only be a priority for small businesses, nor is it just a technology decision — but more importantly, it is a values and trust imperative.

It is tempting for small business owners to think of AI simply as a productivity hack — a quick win: faster marketing copy, automated customer service, better analytics. And certainly, AI offers undeniable advantages. But the stakes of “getting it wrong” are surprisingly high.

• Even a small misstep — a biased hiring recommendation, a data breach, or misleading AI-generated content — can damage trust that a small business spent years building. Without big budgets for PR or legal teams, recovering from a breach of trust is often more costly than the gains from automation.
• Many AI tools operate as “black boxes”: their decisions and outputs are not easily explainable — which leads to problems when customers or stakeholders ask why a decision was made. For small businesses especially, this opacity can undermine accountability.
• Customers today are increasingly aware and sensitive about data privacy and ethical use. If a business collects or uses personal data without clear consent — or misuses that data — it risks not only legal trouble but a loss of brand goodwill.

For small businesses wanting to adopt AI responsibly, here are a handful of guiding principles that should shape every decision.

• Transparency & Honesty — Be upfront about where and how AI is used. If you use a chatbot to interact with customers, or AI-generated copy for marketing, let people know. Do not hide AI behind vague statements; make it part of your brand narrative.
• Data Privacy & Minimalism — Collect only the data that is necessary; avoid hoarding sensitive or personal information if it is not essential. Use anonymization or minimal data retention where possible.
• Human Oversight & Accountability — Always have a human “in the loop.” AI can assist — but humans make final decisions. That way, you own the outcomes, and can correct or override AI mistakes.
• Fairness & Bias Awareness — Recognize that AI learns from data — if your data reflects societal bias or sampling bias, the AI can magnify those biases. Use diverse data sets, regularly audit outcomes, and be alert to unfair or discriminatory patterns.
• Governance & Clear Policies — Create simple AI-use policies tailored to your business’s size and needs. Even a one-page “acceptable use” policy — covering what data can be used, what tools are allowed, and how AI outputs are reviewed — is often enough for a small business.

Ensuring AI Aligns with Your Brand

• AI-generated content can be efficient, but it must reflect your authentic voice and values. This requires active management and oversight.
• Establish content guidelines: Before using AI to create marketing materials, customer communications, or social media posts, develop clear guidelines about tone, style, and messaging. What would you never say to a customer? What phrases or approaches feel authentically “you”? These boundaries guide AI usage.
• Implement review processes: AI-generated content should never go out without human review. Someone who understands your brand should check that AI outputs align with your values, do not contain errors, and genuinely serve your audience. This review process is not just about catching mistakes—it is about maintaining your authentic voice.
• Train AI on your values: most AI tools allow customization. Feed them examples of your best communications, your brand guidelines, and your customer service principles. The more you train AI on what makes your business unique, the better it will reflect your brand.

Looking Ahead

• AI technology will continue evolving, and so must your ethical practices. What’s transparent and appropriate today may need adjustment tomorrow. Build flexibility into your approach.
• Stay informed about AI developments, emerging regulations, and changing customer expectations. Join industry groups, follow trusted sources, and network with other small business owners navigating similar challenges.
• Remember that ethics and transparency are not obstacles to AI adoption, they are the foundation for sustainable, trusted AI integration. Small businesses that prioritize these values will build stronger customer relationships, have more engaged employees, and extra resilient operations.
• The businesses that thrive in the AI era will not necessarily be those with the most sophisticated technology. They will be those that use technology in ways that honor their values, respect their customers, and maintain the authentic relationships that have always been the heart of small business success.

Your approach to AI ethics and transparency is an opportunity to demonstrate what makes your business special. Use it well, and AI becomes not just a tool for efficiency, but a way to deepen trust and strengthen the connections that matter most.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FI #classactionlawsuit--The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired Fiserv, Inc. (“Fiserv” or the “Company”) (NYSE:FI) securities during the period of July 23, 2025 through October 29, 2025, inclusive (“the Class Period”). If you suffered a loss on your Fiserv investments, you have until January 5, 2026 to request lead plaintiff appointment. For more information: [CONTACT THE FIRM IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS] What Is

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of investors in cryptocurrency issued by Balancer (ticker: BAL), resulting from allegations that Balancer may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Balancer cryptocurrency you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases its Business Development Company Ratings Compendium, which looks at results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and 2026 Outlook. In this quarter’s Compendium, KBRA reviews the financial performance of our rated business development companies (BDCs) in a landscape characterized by ongoing competitive pressures, declining but still high base interest rates, and distribution yield preservation. Credit performance across KBRA’s rated BDC universe rema

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman has opened an investigation into ALT5 Sigma Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTS) following a cascade of regulatory and management failures that led to the company’s stock cratering nearly 80%. The investigation focuses on whether ALT5 misled investors about the stability and reliability of its financial reporting and internal controls—specifically in the context of its $1.5 billion registered offering in mid-August. Just t

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PRGO #classactionlawsuit--The law firm of Kirby McInerney LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who acquired Perrigo Company plc (“Perrigo” or the “Company”) (NYSE:PRGO) securities during the period of February 27, 2023 through November 4, 2025, inclusive (“the Class Period”). If you suffered a loss on your Perrigo investments, you have until January 16, 2026 to request lead plaintiff appointment. For more information: [CONTACT THE FIRM IF YOU SUFFERED

NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 2, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Bitdeer Technologies Group (“Bitdeer” or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: BTDR), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between June 6, 2024 and November 10, 2025

NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until December 8, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in securities class action lawsuit against WPP plc (NYSE: WPP), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between February 22, 2024 and July 8, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). These actions are pending in the United States

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU), a global supplier of equipment and services optimizing semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity, today announced that management will participate in the 14th Annual NYC Summit Investor Conference, being held at Mastro’s New York on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The presentation material utilized during the NYC Summit will be made accessible on the investor page of the company’s website at www.cohu.com. About The 14th Annual NYC Summ

NEW YORK CITY & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until December 8, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Marex Group plc (“Marex” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: MRX), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities between May 16, 2024 and August 5, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Thi

JERSEY CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Copper Property CTL Pass Through Trust (“the Trust”) has filed a Form 8-K containing its monthly report for the period ended November 30, 2025. An aggregate total distribution of $6.8 million or $0.090060 per trust certificate will be paid on December 10, 2025, to certificateholders of record as of December 9, 2025. Additional information, including the Trust’s Monthly and Quarterly Reports, as well as other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission

SAN JOSE, Calif. & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linqto, Inc. today announced that Judge Alfredo Perez of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas set a confirmation hearing date of January 28, 2026 in the Linqto Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Also in today’s hearing, the Disclosure Statement was conditionally approved. The proposed Disclosure Statement and the Company’s Plan of Reorganization, drafted with the support of the Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC), provide a de

SHREVEPORT, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Red River Bank will award $795,982 to Fuller Center for Housing of NWLA, Volunteers of America North Louisiana, Highland Center and Housing Authority of Shreveport during ceremonial check presentations. The event is part of a multicity tour celebrating $12 million in funding delivered to Louisiana communities through a 25-year partnership between Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas. Together

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Victory Portfolios II today announced plans to liquidate VictoryShares WestEnd Economic Cycle Bond ETF (BMDL), VictoryShares Hedged Equity Income ETF (HEJD), and VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF (CIL) (the “ETFs”). The decision to liquidate the ETFs was the result of the Company’s regular review of its product lineup to ensure it is best meeting client needs. After the close of business on January 28, 2026, the ETFs will no longer accept purchase orde

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton today announced it will liquidate and dissolve ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (INFR). The liquidation is anticipated to occur on or about January 29, 2026. The liquidation was approved by the Fund’s board of trustees on December 4, 2025. After the close of business on December 31, 2025, the Funds will no longer accept creation orders. Trading in the Funds on Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ) will be halted prior to market open on

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alerus Financial Corporation Declares Cash Dividend on Common Shares

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share, an increase of approximately 10 percent. The dividend is payable Jan. 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Jan. 2, 2026. The 4.5 cent increase from the prior quarterly rate of 45.5 cents per share results in an annualized dividend of $2.00 per share compared with the prior annualized rate of $

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., announced today that Chairman and CEO John Ciulla is scheduled to speak to investors at the Goldman Sachs 2025 Financial Services Conference, on Wednesday, December 10, at 12:20 p.m. ET. Comments will be accessible via live webcast on the Events page of Websters’ investor relations website at investors.websterbank.com. A replay will also be made available following the event.

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Red River Bank will celebrate the awarding of $522,968 in grants to four organizations during a celebratory check presentation on Tuesday: Fortified Solutions Habitat for Humanity of St. Tammany West Rebuilding Together New Orleans United Way of Southeast Louisiana The grants will assist multiple homeowners in repairing storm-damaged homes and include grants for installing roofs that can wi