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Artificial Intelligence
AI 1.0 Is Already Accelerating Industry 4.0’s Innovation Pace
December 01, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is giving industry 4.0 a shot in the arm.  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. By...

Retail
Amazon Amps Up AI Efforts, While Walmart Takes a Shoppable Blockbuster Approach
December 01, 2023

This week, eCommerce giant Amazon rolled out a new slew of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, giving brands and retailers a chance to upgrade their customer experiences without breaking the bank. Mega retailer Walmart, on the other hand, is hoping to draw more shoppers with a new blockbuster debut. ...

IPO
FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%, Affirm Jumps on BNPL’s Black Friday Popularity   
December 01, 2023

And now, we’re back to the regularly scheduled stock market volatility. 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. By completing...

Payment Methods
What to Know About the Embedded Finance Opportunity for Software Platforms and Marketplaces
December 01, 2023

Embedded finance has the potential to revolutionize the way software platforms and marketplaces operate. 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...

Mobile Commerce
Microsoft Prepares to Launch Mobile Gaming Store
November 30, 2023

Microsoft is in talks with partners to launch a mobile gaming store that would compete with those of Apple and Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Can’t Choose the Right AI Model? Amazon Wants to Help
November 30, 2023

For nearly a year, there has been one clear generative artificial intelligence leader: OpenAI. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT Mobile App Downloaded 110 Million Times in 6 Months 
November 30, 2023

Six months after ChatGPT became available in its first native mobile version, its mobile app has been downloaded more than 110 million times and generated $28.6 million in global consumer spending.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
Pluto Partners With Mastercard on Payment Options in GCC Region 
November 30, 2023

Pluto, a provider of financial corporate spend management solutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has partnered with Mastercard to provide B2B payment solutions in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
Over One-Third of Mid-Sized US Firms Miss out on AP and AR Automation Benefits
November 30, 2023

The number of payments and invoices that businesses must process can increase, especially for growing businesses. 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...