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Augment Raises $85 Million for AI Teammate for Logistics
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Augment Raises $85 Million for AI Teammate for Logistics
September 11, 2025

Augment raised $85 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its artificial intelligence teammate for logistics, Augie. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

FTC Probes AI Chatbots’ Impact on Child Safety
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FTC Probes AI Chatbots’ Impact on Child Safety
September 11, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating the effect of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on children and teens. 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...

Cloud Computing Firm Nebius Raises $3.7 Billion for AI Infrastructure
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Cloud Computing Firm Nebius Raises $3.7 Billion for AI Infrastructure
September 11, 2025

Dutch cloud computing company Nebius has raised $3.75 billion via sales of stock and convertible notes, according to Bloomberg. 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...

Perplexity Valuation Hits $20 Billion Following New Funding Round
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Perplexity Valuation Hits $20 Billion Following New Funding Round
September 11, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) search startup Perplexity AI has reportedly secured $200 million in new funding. 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,...

Companies Bet Customer Service AI Pays
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Companies Bet Customer Service AI Pays
September 11, 2025

Klarna’s $15 billion IPO was more than a financial milestone. It spotlighted how the Swedish buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) firm is grappling with artificial intelligence (AI) at the heart of its operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Sam’s Club Rolls Out AI for Managers
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Sam’s Club Rolls Out AI for Managers
September 10, 2025

Sam’s Club is moving artificial intelligence out of the back office and onto the sales floor. 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...

Albertsons Deploys Google Cloud’s New Conversational Commerce Agent
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Albertsons Deploys Google Cloud’s New Conversational Commerce Agent
September 10, 2025

Food and drug retailer Albertsons Cos. has become the first retailer to deploy Google Cloud’s new Conversational Commerce agent, an artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Colorado Delays AI Act to June 2026; Businesses Get Breathing Room
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Colorado Delays AI Act to June 2026; Businesses Get Breathing Room
September 10, 2025

Colorado has postponed implementation of its Artificial Intelligence Act (SB 24-205) to June 30, 2026, after Gov. Jared Polis signed an amendment (SB25B-004) on Aug. 28 following negotiations in a special legislative session. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Google Cloud CEO Says Tech Giant Has ‘Made Billions’ on AI
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Google Cloud CEO Says Tech Giant Has ‘Made Billions’ on AI
September 10, 2025

Google Cloud’s chief executive has reportedly outlined how the company is generating revenue through AI services. 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...