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UPS Adds More Gig Drivers to Offset eCommerce Surges
October 29, 2025

UPS is reportedly increasing its use of gig delivery drivers as eCommerce volumes grow. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
When Machines Learn Our Language, What Do They Really Understand?
October 29, 2025

The University of Connecticut is studying how language shapes the way artificial intelligence understands people. Its new project, “Reading Between the Lines: An Interdisciplinary Glossary for Human-Centered AI,” looks at how words such as “intelligence,” “learning” and “ethics” are defined differently across cultures and why...

Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia Reaches ‘Unimaginable’ $5 Trillion Valuation
October 29, 2025

Chipmaker Nvidia is now the world’s first $5 trillion company. 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,...

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Trulioo Says the Next Evolution of KYC Is KYA
October 29, 2025

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AI Agents Are Moving to the Front of the Checkout Line
October 29, 2025

As shoppers increasingly rely on AI assistants to search, compare and buy, the traditional customer journey is disappearing. Instead of typing into search bars, consumers are talking to trusted, permissioned bots—and those bots are making the buying decisions. This edition of the “Prompt Economy™: When...

Banking
Fed Considers Creating ‘Skinny’ Master Accounts for Select FinTechs
October 28, 2025

The Federal Reserve is reportedly considering granting FinTechs a form of direct access to its core payment infrastructure. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Tech Giants Deepen AI Bets Across Creative, Enterprise and Cloud Platforms
October 28, 2025

Moves from Adobe, Oracle, OpenAI and Google highlight how enterprise tech is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI) in workflows, infrastructure expansion, and developer enablement across creative, business and cloud ecosystems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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How Vanguard Turned AI Ambition Into $500 Million in Value
October 28, 2025

Vanguard Group has turned artificial intelligence from a pilot program into a profit engine, generating more than $500 million in measurable business value across customer service, analytics and software development, according to MIT Sloan Management Review. The $11 trillion asset manager’s methodical rollout shows how...

Artificial Intelligence
BILL Debuts AI Agents Focused on Small Business Needs
October 28, 2025

Finance platform BILL has launched a suite of AI agents for small 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today....