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Upstart Unveils New Sales Tools and Redesigned Auto Financing Platform
January 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace Upstart has introduced enhancements to its auto retail platform. 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...

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Data Centers, AI Rules, Chip Limits and OpenAI Talks Policy
January 15, 2025

With one week left in office, President Biden signed an executive order that sets aside federal lands for building of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, with the full cost borne by developers of AI foundation — or frontier — models like OpenAI’s GPT-4o. AI model...

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Microsoft Debuts Pay-as-You-Go AI Copilot Chat
January 15, 2025

Microsoft is adding pay-as-you-go artificial intelligence agents to its free chatbot for commercial users. 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...

Investments
Klearly Raises $6.2 Million for SoftPOS Solution for Hospitality Businesses
January 15, 2025

Dutch FinTech Klearly raised 6 million euros (about $6.2 million) in a seed round to grow its software point-of-sale (SoftPOS) product for hospitality businesses, mobile vendors and other small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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AI Agent Systems Are Here — Will They Transform B2B?
January 15, 2025

In the B2B space, one Shakespeare quote rings out louder than the rest: better three hours too soon than a minute late. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Delivery
Walmart and IBM Team to Bolster Last-Mile Delivery
January 15, 2025

Walmart has formed a partnership with IBM aimed at improving last-mile delivery for retailers. 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...

Retail
Joann Seeks Bankruptcy Protection for 2nd Time in Under a Year
January 15, 2025

Crafts chain Joann is seeking bankruptcy protection for the second time in under a year. 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....

Investments
Nelly Raises $52 Million to Expand Healthcare Platform in Europe
January 15, 2025

Berlin-based Nelly raised 50 million euros (about $52 million) to further develop its platform for medical practices, increase its market share in Germany and expand it to new European markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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AI Avatar Startup Synthesia Valued at $2.1 Billion
January 15, 2025

British artificial intelligence (AI) firm Synthesia is now a $2.1 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 this...