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Cisco Debuts AI Agents to Supplement Human Customer Service Reps
October 27, 2024

Cisco is betting that artificial intelligence (AI) can handle most customer service calls within a few years, as the tech giant unveiled a conversational AI agent that it claims will eliminate dreaded hold times and frustrating automated phone menus. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Report: Google Exploring AI That Can Take Over Web Browsers
October 27, 2024

Google is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can take over web browsers. 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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AI Pets Offer a Playful Peek Into the Future
October 26, 2024

Meet the new breed of best friend: artificial intelligence pets that are padding into homes, no kibble required. 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...

Investments
Visa-Backed Osigu Raises $25 Million for Healthcare Platform
October 25, 2024

Osigu has announced the first closing of its $25 million Series B funding round, saying it will use the funding to grow its healthcare revenue cycle and claims management platform in Latin America and the Caribbean. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Waymo and WeRide Raise Funds for Continued Autonomous Vehicle Development
October 25, 2024

Three companies in the autonomous vehicle space are raising money for their efforts. 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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Perplexity Says AI Search Engine Serves 100 Million Queries Per Week
October 25, 2024

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas said Friday (Oct. 25) that the artificial intelligence (AI) search company is serving over 100 million queries per week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Forget Cyber Monday: Evolving Habits Reshape Holiday Spending
October 25, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, consumer shopping habits are shifting to earlier purchases and retailers are scrambling to get ready for what may be a blockbuster fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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The Week in AI: Anthropic Agents, OpenAI’s Swarm and an Apple iOS Update Debut
October 25, 2024

This week in artificial intelligence, Anthropic and OpenAI unveiled new AI systems capable of controlling computers and working in teams, while the U.S. Department of the Treasury demonstrated AI’s real-world impact by recovering $3.8 billion in fraudulent payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Meta’s AI Shopping Gamble Tests Virtual Retail
October 25, 2024

Shoppers may soon browse digital clothing racks and try on virtual jewelry from their living rooms with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) as Meta pushes its vision of a new augmented reality headset. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...