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Slack Gives Paid Users Access to More AI Tools
Artificial Intelligence
Slack Gives Paid Users Access to More AI Tools
July 17, 2025

Slack on Thursday (July 17) unveiled a slate of new and upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) tools it said will help paying subscribers focus on high-value work while keeping them organized. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Merchant of Record Firm Paddle Raises $25 Million to Fund Expansion
Investments
Merchant of Record Firm Paddle Raises $25 Million to Fund Expansion
July 17, 2025

Paddle, a merchant of record (MoR) for digital product companies, has raised $25 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...

Gen AI May Finally Bridge the Personalization Gap, Experts Say
Artificial Intelligence
Gen AI May Finally Bridge the Personalization Gap, Experts Say
July 17, 2025

For decades, personalization has been more of a dream than reality. Businesses promised experiences tailored to the customer, but offers and recommendations still often miss the mark, despite the ability to track which websites consumers click on when they’re online. Get the Full Story Complete...

Rent the Runway Hikes Prices Due to Inflation and Tariffs
Retail
Rent the Runway Hikes Prices Due to Inflation and Tariffs
July 17, 2025

Starting next month, it will cost more to Rent the Runway. 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...

AI Demand Has Wall Street Snatching Up Utility Companies
Artificial Intelligence
AI Demand Has Wall Street Snatching Up Utility Companies
July 17, 2025

Wall Street investment giants are reportedly purchasing utilities amid the ongoing AI boom. 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....

Anthropic Valuation Could Hit $100 Billion in New Investment Round
Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Valuation Could Hit $100 Billion in New Investment Round
July 17, 2025

Is Anthropic on its way to becoming a $100 billion 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...

OpenAI Seeks Piece of ChatGPT-Driven eCommerce Sales
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Seeks Piece of ChatGPT-Driven eCommerce Sales
July 17, 2025

OpenAI is reportedly planning to take a share of eCommerce sales made via ChatGPT. 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...

Banks Face Tougher Customer Demands as Digital Frustrations Rise
Banking
Banks Face Tougher Customer Demands as Digital Frustrations Rise
July 17, 2025

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Software Platforms Make Payments an Invisible Part of Their Offer
Payments Innovation
Software Platforms Make Payments an Invisible Part of Their Offer
July 17, 2025

Watch more: Independent Software Vendors Make Payments Central to Customer Experience 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...