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Beyond Search: Google Eyes AI Chatbots as New Ad Territory
May 05, 2025

Google is testing the placement of ads inside AI chatbot conversations in an aggressive move to protect its bread and butter: search ads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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When Chatbots Replace Search Bars, Who Wins at Checkout?
May 05, 2025

Perplexity started it in November of 2024 with Buy with Pro. Then Open AI with ChatGPT followed in April 2025. These two large language models (LLMs) are rapidly evolving from friendly chatbots that could write a great prospect email or blog post into helpful AI...

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Airbnb: 50% of Users Turn to AI Bot for Customer Service
May 04, 2025

Airbnb has rolled out an artificial intelligence (AI) bot for customer service in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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This Week in AI: Visa, Mastercard and PayPal Go All in on Agentic Commerce
May 02, 2025

This week brings fresh news on the digital payments front, with Visa, Mastercard and PayPal unveiling their agentic commerce programs. Their moves represent a significant shift to the payments landscape, fueled by agentic artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can pay on behalf of consumers. Get...

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90% of Healthcare Execs Already See Positive ROI From GenAI Investments
May 02, 2025

Healthcare firms are aggressively increasing their investments in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), viewing it not merely as a technological upgrade but as a strategic imperative poised to deliver significant returns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Accounting Firms Aim Higher as AI Handles the Heavy Lifting
May 01, 2025

Pinion Global, one of the nation’s largest midsize accounting partnerships, is betting that artificial intelligence (AI) can do more than crunch numbers. In March, the Denver-based firm added Adaptive AI, a platform that automates data capture and basic bookkeeping, to its technology stack after a...

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Nvidia Accuses Anthropic of Spinning ‘Tall Tales’ About Chip Restrictions
May 01, 2025

Nvidia has reportedly criticized Anthropic over its stance on U.S. chip export restrictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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AI Boom Reportedly Presents $1.8 Trillion Opportunity for Private Credit
May 01, 2025

A surge in new AI projects has reportedly been good news for the private credit sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Rise of AI-Generated Fashion Shoots Offers Cost Savings for Retailers
April 30, 2025

A strawberry blonde model looks nonchalantly into the camera, her slender body draped in fitted white linen pants and flowing pale green blouse. She looks like one of millions of fashion models that could grace the websites of retailers and mom-and-pop eCommerce sites. Get the...