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Amazon.com's cloud-computing service, used by Capital One and other large companies, was beset by "high error rates" on parts of its S3 data-storage system, disrupting many sites and mobile apps.

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As CFPB mulls privatizing database, consumer complaints are on the rise; an argument for continued human oversight of artificial intelligence; how some banks are luring talent from big tech; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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The Senate's version of a stablecoin regulation bill cleared a key procedural hurdle as the Senate voted 66-32 to invoke cloture on the legislation. A final vote on the Senate floor is expected within weeks.

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