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Artificial Intelligence
Google DeepMind Introduces AI Model That Runs Locally on Robots
June 24, 2025

Google DeepMind introduced a vision language action (VLA) model that runs locally on robotic devices, without accessing a data network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Banking
Mastercard to Open Account-to-Account Instant Payments Sandbox to UK Banks
June 24, 2025

Mastercard will begin allowing U.K. banks and financial institutions to access its fifth-generation account-to-account (A2A) instant payments via a sandbox later this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Ramps Up Office Productivity Features for ChatGPT
June 24, 2025

OpenAI is busy rolling out a suite of office productivity features on ChatGPT that puts it in direct competition with its main investor and partner, Microsoft, and key rival, Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
Abridge Raises $300 Million for AI Medical Note-Taking Tech
June 24, 2025

Medical-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup Abridge has reportedly raised $300 million. 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 this form,...

International
FATF Adds New Countries to Financial Crime Prevention Deficiencies List
June 24, 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its list of countries with financial-crime-prevention deficiencies. 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,...

Investments
Digital Asset Raises $135 Million to Bolster Canton Network Blockchain
June 24, 2025

Digital Asset has raised $135 million to promote adoption of its Canton Network blockchain. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Agentic AI Is Redrawing the Org Chart for Smarter Businesses
June 24, 2025

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Payments Innovation
To Succeed in Retail Means Embracing the Contactless Revolution
June 24, 2025

Seamless transactions have moved from novelty to necessity for both shoppers and merchants. 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....

Biometrics
Mobile-First Consumers Drive Biometric Payment Surge in UAE
June 24, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is solidifying its position as a global leader in digital shopping, with more consumers relying on mobile devices for their retail transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...