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Dallas inventor Manu Kurian developed Bank of America's newly issued patent for guarding automated chatbots against AI infiltration — deploying what Patent No. 12537825 describes as an "AI auditor application" that monitors each input, compares it against trained data, and can pause or terminate a session when artificial intelligence involvement is detected.[Illustration: Adeel Anjum/istockphoto; DI Studio]
Patented: Bank of America’s Securing Interactive Response Systems from AI Infiltration and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Feb 25, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Jan. 27 with a total of 121 patents granted.
by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 20, 2026
The State of Entrepreneurship brings together industry leaders and founders for an evening of insight, inspiration, connection. and awards presentations. Attendees will explore emerging trends, address key challenges facing entrepreneurs today, and discover new opportunities shaping North Texas’s startup ecosystem, The DEC Network said.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Jan 5, 2026
Chris Marshall—a mortgage, banking, and fintech leader who previously served as vice chairman and president of Dallas-based Mr. Cooper—will work closely with customers to implement Sagent’s end-to-end Dara platform at scale, the company said.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Dec 31, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Nov. 25 with a total of 135 patents granted.
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Patented: Nanoscope Therapeutics’ Optogenetic Vision Restoration and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Dec 10, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Nov. 4 with a total of 156 patents granted.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Nov 25, 2025
Dallas becomes the national nonprofit's 15th location, backed by Mark Cuban, the Perot and Troutt families, Mackenzie Scott, and dozens of local foundations and businesses.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 21, 2025
"Hologic is an outstanding global leader in advancing women’s health, with a longstanding reputation for groundbreaking and high-quality medical device and diagnostic products," said Blackstone's Ram Jagannath.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 7, 2025
At the Global Mission Summit on Oct. 8–10, leaders and innovators are rethinking business—where purpose is infrastructure, profit fuels impact, and legacy means leaving more than returns behind. Behind it are investor Michael Moe and Dallas developer Mike Hoque, and their newly formed Global Mission Institute.
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David Halbert, founder, chairman, and CEO of Caris Life Sciences. [Courtesy: Caris]
Irving’s Caris Life Sciences Files for IPO, Backed by AI-Driven Precision Oncology Platform
by Lance Murray | May 28, 2025
With $1.86 billion raised since 2018 and recent product launches, the North Texas life science company founded in 2008 is preparing for a public debut on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, following a $168 million growth capital round in April.
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by Glenn Hunter |
May 6, 2025
More than 750 business leaders turned out for the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Convergence AI conference in Irving—drawn by 75 expert speakers and a firsthand look at how North Texans are shaping the future of AI, from agentic AI and data innovation to predictive maintenance and gauging ROI.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Feb 18, 2025
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of Jan. 14 with a total of 154 patents granted.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 20, 2024
First reported by D CEO, Mike Hoque and Mike Ablon have the iconic 72-story tower and four surrounding city blocks under contract, planning a $350 million redevelopment that includes a luxury hotel, street-level enhancements, and a potential new financial district in downtown Dallas.
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Panelists at The DEC Network's 2023 Dallas Startup Week discussed franchising, entrepreneurship, and more. [Source photos: Red Wave Media; DI Studio composite image]
Bank of America Supercharges The DEC Network Mission with $120K for Entrepreneurs of Color Fund
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jan 31, 2024
Formally known as the Entrepreneur of Color Credit Enhancement Fund, the program will provide loan guarantees and loan-readiness assistance to growth-oriented businesses.
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by David Seeley |
Jan 18, 2024
In a recent end-of-2023 article titled Wall Street’s Seismic Shift Propels Dallas Past Chicago, LA, Yahoo! Finance noted that "Dallas saw three of Wall Street’s largest banks start on new campuses this year, cementing their bets on one of the fastest-growing metros in one of the fastest-growing states."
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by David Seeley |
Jul 25, 2023
"The National Juneteenth Museum will be a social and economic anchor in Fort Worth that will serve as a catalyst for community education and growth," Mike Pavell, Bank of America Fort Worth president, said in announcing the $1 million grant.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 14, 2023
The DEC Network, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, is gearing up for its 2023 State of Entrepreneurship event—the first-ever in Frisco. Dubbed 'the Super Bowl for Entrepreneurs' in North Texas, the annual gathering brings together game-changing startups and innovative business leaders.
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