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Artificial Intelligence
Apple Disables AI-Generated News Summaries Amid Complaints of Made-Up Info
January 17, 2025

Apple reportedly disabled artificial intelligence-generated news summaries on the beta version of a new iOS operating system. 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...

Retail
eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift
January 17, 2025

December’s retail sales, released on Thursday (Jan. 16) by the Census Bureau, were a snapshot of consumer resilience, buoyed by end-of-year sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Regulation
Equifax to Settle CFPB Allegations of Inaccurate Credit Reports
January 17, 2025

Equifax has agreed to a settlement and consent order that will resolve Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) allegations that the consumer reporting agency failed to take steps to ensure the accuracy of its credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Regulation
FTC Order Bans GM From Disclosing Data From Connected Vehicles
January 17, 2025

General Motors agreed to a proposed order to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that it collected, used and sold data from connected cars without drivers’ knowledge or consent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
GenAI Helps Resale Move Secondhand to First Choice
January 17, 2025

For retailers, the rise of artificial intelligence-driven tools presents not just an opportunity, but a mandate to evolve. 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...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Gains 3% as Katapult Shares Vault Higher on Q4 Originations
January 17, 2025

Earnings season is officially here as the big banks weighed in this week. 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....

Faster Payments
88% of Firms Say They Benefit From Faster Payments
January 17, 2025

Late payments are a common issue for businesses, especially small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) struggling with cash flow. 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...

CFPB
National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts to Settle CFPB Allegations of Illegal Debt Collection
January 16, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts have filed a proposed stipulated judgment to resolve the regulator’s lawsuit alleging that the trusts had illegal debt collection practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

eCommerce
Best Buy to Launch Third-Party Marketplace Powered by Mirakl
January 16, 2025

Best Buy is preparing to launch a digital marketplace platform that will allow third-party sellers to integrate their products into the retailer’s website and app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...