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Artificial Intelligence
AI Benchmarks: How Companies Can Use Them to Assess Tech
July 21, 2025

Every time an artificial intelligence (AI) model is introduced, the company that created it — whether Google, Anthropic, Meta, xAI or others — often points out that it has topped several AI benchmarks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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How SMBs Are Building DIY Back Offices Using AI
July 21, 2025

For decades, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have been the underserved middle children of enterprise technology. 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...

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OpenAI and UK Government Partner on AI Infrastructure and Deployment
July 21, 2025

OpenAI and the U.K. government signed a strategic partnership that encompasses artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, employment and applications. 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...

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AI Is Optimizing the Back Office, but What About the Physical Office?
July 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence in the back office automates repetitive cognitive tasks and helps teams quickly find and summarize the information they need. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Investments
Xelix Raises $160 Million to Bring Agentic AI to Accounts Payable
July 21, 2025

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) software firm Xelix has raised $160 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, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Open-Source AI Just Got a Power Boost From Meta and AWS
July 21, 2025

Two longtime tech rivals are teaming up to boost adoption of open-source artificial intelligence (AI): Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Meta. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Delivery
Robotics Companies Land $3.5 Billion to Improve Food Delivery
July 21, 2025

Robotics companies focused on food delivery have gotten roughly $3.5 billion in investments since 2019, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (July 21), citing PitchBook data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Amazon Raises Prices on Low-Cost Goods Following Tariffs
July 21, 2025

Amazon has reportedly increased prices for thousands of lower-cost items following White House tariffs. 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....

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Kelly Cook on David’s Bridal’s Aisle to Algorithm to Amazon Strategy
July 21, 2025

Watch more: David’s Bridal Bets on Amazon Partnership to Deliver Speed, Data and Style 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...