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Musk vs OpenAI Suit Could Be Headed for Trial
February 04, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s suit against OpenAI might proceed to trial. 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,...

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UK Warns of AI Startups Leaving Due to Capital Shortfalls, Regulatory Complexity
February 04, 2025

Promising artificial intelligence (AI) startups created in the U.K. are at risk of leaving for other countries like the U.S. due to lack of adequate capital, regulatory complexity and differences in culture, according to a British government committee report. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Investments
Auto Hauler Exchange Raises $5 Million for Vehicle Shipping Platform
February 04, 2025

Vehicle transportation marketplace Auto Hauler Exchange (AHX) has raised $5 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...

Unattended Retail
Unattended Payment Growth Spurs Debate on Balancing Convenience, Security
February 04, 2025

Consumer preferences favor convenient, autonomous transactions, sparking the growth of self-service solutions across various industries. Unattended payments are driving this trend, providing customers with efficient, independent ways to complete purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
Open-Source vs Proprietary AI: Which Should Businesses Choose?
February 04, 2025

When deploying generative artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most fundamental decisions businesses face is whether to choose open-source or proprietary AI models — or aim for a hybrid of the two. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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EU Readies New AI Restrictions Despite Trump Pushback
February 04, 2025

European regulators are reportedly preparing new guidance covering banned uses of artificial intelligence. 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....

B2B Payments
SMBs Need to Cut the Check Before Checks Cut Them
February 04, 2025

It’s 2025, and yet many of America’s businesses are still stuck in the past, stubbornly clinging to paper checks. The problem with doing payments the same way they’ve done since the 18th century? Fraudsters, always looking for an easy target, are increasingly using 21st century technology...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s ‘Deep Research’ Aims to Impact Business Intelligence
February 03, 2025

OpenAI’s new “Deep Research” tool is poised to transform how businesses gather intelligence and shape their corporate strategy, according to experts. But it does come with some key caveats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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OpenAI Files Trademark Application for Hardware, Robots and AI Chips
February 03, 2025

A trademark application filed Friday (Jan. 31) by OpenAI reportedly suggests new product lines the company could pursue. 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...