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Payments Innovation
Recent Funding Rounds Signal PayFac’s Rising Star
December 05, 2024

Platforms are rapidly forging their own ecosystems — matching supply and demand, buyers and sellers, sometimes on a global scope. In other cases, they serve specific verticals — for example, hair salons or restaurant delivery — to offer a one-stop shop for a variety of...

Artificial Intelligence
Tech Firms Ride AI Wave With New Tools and Partnerships
December 05, 2024

Three major technology companies reported revenue growth and expanded artificial intelligence offerings Wednesday, with Pure Storage rolling out enterprise AI tools, Box launching custom AI agents and Verint doubling profits on strong AI demand. Pure Storage announced partnerships with Nvidia and CoreWeave alongside its new...

Delivery
Dollar General Tests Same-Day Delivery to Compete With Walmart
December 05, 2024

Amid ongoing economic pressures, Dollar General is refining its approach to better serve its financially constrained customers, CEO Todd Vasos said Thursday (Dec. 5) during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Debuts $200-Per-Month ChatGPT Pro Plan
December 05, 2024

OpenAI has debuted a “research grade” version of its main artificial intelligence (AI) model. 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...

B2B Payments
Solving for the Hundred-Trillion-Dollar B2B Payments Acceptance Problem
December 05, 2024

In the B2B world, where deal sizes can soar into the millions, financial relationships are anything but straightforward. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Startup iGenius Building Supercomputer for Financial Services
December 05, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup iGenius said it is building one of the world’s largest Nvidia DGX AI supercomputers with Nvidia Grace Blackwell superchips and will use it to deploy AI models for financial services, healthcare and public sector customers around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Artificial Intelligence
No More Clicks: New AI Lets Consumers Shop Online With Voice Commands
December 05, 2024

A new research paper reveals artificial intelligence (AI) systems using large language models can now effectively control computer interfaces through natural interaction. These agents can autonomously navigate software, complete tasks and manipulate interfaces as humans do. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Higher Instant Payment Limits Test B2B ACH Volume
December 05, 2024

For all transactions — but especially for high-value commercial payments — speed is always a consideration, alongside the costs of those transactions, as well as security concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Delivery
Uber and Toast Team to Offer Commission-Free Delivery
December 05, 2024

Uber is expanding its partnership with restaurant technology platform Toast. 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 form, you...