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Amazon Bets on In-House AI Stack as Walmart Amplifies Workforce
June 27, 2025

Jeff Bezos is getting married this weekend. The Amazon founder has spared no expense, reportedly buying out much of the luxury accommodations in Venice, Italy, for his wedding to Lauren Sanchez. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Boost Elevates Payment Precision to Solve Cross-Border B2B Challenges
June 27, 2025

Watch more: Boost: Agentic AI Helps Execute B2B Payments at Machine Speed 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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FinTech IPO Index Up 1.4%, Boosted by BNPL Names and Expensify’s Gains
June 27, 2025

June’s winding to its last few days of trading. Earnings season will begin in earnest in the next few weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Report: Michaels Gains Customers After Rival Retailers’ Store Closures
June 26, 2025

Crafts retailer Michaels reportedly saw a 2.3% increase in same-store sales in the quarter ended May 1. 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...

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From Just-in-Time to Just-in-Case: Inside Schneider Electric’s AI-Powered Supply Chain
June 26, 2025

Schneider Electric is doubling down on artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital transformation as it pushes beyond Industry 4.0 into the era of Industry 5.0 — a vision that places people and societal benefit at the heart of advanced industrial technology. Get the Full Story...

Banking
Starling Bank Explores ‘Range of Expansion Options’ in US
June 26, 2025

Neobank Starling Bank, based in the United Kingdom, is exploring a “range of expansion options” in the United States, a Starling spokesperson told PYMNTS in a Thursday (June 26) email. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Ant Group Unveils AI-Powered Healthcare Smartphone App
June 26, 2025

China-based Ant Group has reportedly unveiled a new, AI-powered health app for smartphones. 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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Salesforce Says AI Is Doing 30% of Its Coding and Customer Service
June 26, 2025

Artificial intelligence is doing 30% to 50% of the work at Salesforce when it comes to engineering, coding, support and service, according to CEO Marc Benioff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Agentic AI Systems Can Misbehave if Cornered, Anthropic Says
June 26, 2025

A new study from Anthropic reveals that when large language models (LLMs) are placed in simulations where their existence or goals are threatened, they often choose harmful actions — including blackmail, corporate espionage and even to kill a person — to protect themselves and their...