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Fintech Investments
VCs Think Rate Cuts Could Help Lending FinTechs
September 29, 2024

Are recent rate cuts good news for venture capitalist (VC) firms in the FinTech space? 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Reportedly Projects $5 Billion Loss This Year
September 29, 2024

OpenAI reportedly earned $300 million in revenue in August, up 1,700% since the start of 2023. 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...

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Apple Reportedly Exits OpenAI’s $6.5 Billion Funding Round
September 29, 2024

Apple has reportedly stepped back from talks to invest in a massive OpenAI funding round. 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,...

Retail
Custom 3D Cookie Cake Builder Takes Cue From Nike
September 28, 2024

As consumers expect interactive, customized eCommerce experiences, Great American Cookies is learning from sneaker brands and auto companies how to create an immersive, engaging ordering journey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Chip Demand Surge Sparks Debate on Future Shortages
September 27, 2024

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is raising concerns about a new global semiconductor shortage, with experts offering diverse perspectives on its timing, scope and impact on supply chains, consumer markets and innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

IPO
Report: Connected TV Ad Platform MNTN Considering Early 2025 IPO
September 27, 2024

Connected TV advertising platform MNTN is reportedly considering going public in early 2025. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
AI Superintelligence: Big Hype or Personalization Superpower?
September 27, 2024

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Monday (Sept. 23) prediction that the world could be “a few thousand days” away from creating artificial superintelligence is sparking discussions among industry experts about the technology’s effects on global commerce and society. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Artificial Intelligence
The Week in AI: Chatbots Fuel Cybercrime; Google, Meta and OpenAI Announce Upgrades
September 27, 2024

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, from cybercriminals exploiting chatbots to Google supercharging Gemini for business breakthroughs. 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...

Retail
Walmart and Amazon Offer New Payment Options as Consumers Seek Flexibility
September 27, 2024

With consumers increasingly expecting to be able to pay however they want, Walmart and Amazon are adding new payment options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....