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Artificial Intelligence
UK Launching Platform to Boost Business Trust in AI
November 06, 2024

The U.K. is providing a platform to help businesses assess and mitigate the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) as its use becomes more widespread. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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AI Startup Lands $400 Million to Make Robots Handle Objects More Like Humans
November 06, 2024

With a fresh infusion of $400 million from Jeff Bezos and other investors, startup Physical Intelligence aims to give robots a human’s delicate touch, promising to reshape how businesses handle objects in warehouses and stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Payments Innovation
Matera CEO Thinks US Banks Should Take a Page From Brazil’s Success With Pix and...
November 06, 2024

Digital transformation for banks and credit unions in the U.S. is ripe with opportunities, some of which can strengthen customer relationships in ways that only a few years ago would have been scarcely imaginable. With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), direct connections and instant...

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AI Startup Perplexity Set to Reach $9 Billion Valuation
November 05, 2024

Perplexity, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search engine, is set to triple its valuation from a few months ago following its latest funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Malls Making a Comeback? Simon Property Group Says They Are
November 05, 2024

The mall, once seen as a relic of a bygone retail era, is once again gaining relevance — especially as younger consumers rediscover its value, according to David Simon, CEO of real estate investment trust Simon Property Group. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Artificial Intelligence
Tech Giants Bet Big Spenders Will Use Their Cameras Instead of Search to Find What...
November 05, 2024

Google’s deployment of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered visual search tools signals Silicon Valley’s broader push to retrain consumers to find information through images rather than keywords and text. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
PYMNTS B2B Month: 4 Themes Set to Shape the Years Ahead
November 05, 2024

Traditionally characterized by clunky checks, faxed invoices and siloed financial functions, the B2B landscape is being reshaped by digital innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Primark Owner Forecasts Uptick in Lower-Income Consumer Confidence
November 05, 2024

The head of Associated British Foods has predicted rising confidence among lower-income consumers. 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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Goodbye Treasure Hunts? AI Reshapes Online Thrifting
November 05, 2024

The digital equivalent of rummaging through clothing racks may soon become a relic as ThredUp rolls out artificial intelligence to transform the happily chaotic world of thrifting into a precision-targeted retail experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...