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Investment Group Iconiq Seeks Value After 3-Year IPO Drought
September 08, 2024

Investment group Iconiq is reportedly seeking ways to drive value amid a long IPO drought. 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
TikTok Turns the Grocery Store Into a Vacation Destination
September 07, 2024

As consumers increasingly turn to TikTok for travel inspiration, a viral trend, grocery store tourism, has many seeing the supermarket as a cultural destination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Global AI Treaty Sparks Debate on Innovation vs. Regulation
September 06, 2024

A new international artificial intelligence treaty signed by the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union has rekindled a debate over the future of tech innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
Making Sense of Why Some Firms Stay Stapled to Paper Processes
September 06, 2024

Few people want to cut checks, lick stamps or sign invoices. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
The Week in AI: ‘Safe’ Superintelligence, Research Hurdles and Digital ID Badges
September 06, 2024

In a whirlwind week for AI, OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s new venture secured $1 billion for ‘safe’ superintelligence, while AI-driven drug discovery hit roadblocks in clinical trials. Meanwhile, tech giants raced to perfect multilingual chatbots, researchers mined big data for insights, and a breakthrough in...

Retail
Walmart Launches Traveling Tour to Promote Fashion Products and Services
September 06, 2024

Walmart has launched a traveling tour that will promote the fashion products and services the retailer offers in stores and online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Startup’s $1B Windfall Signals Potential Shake-up in Global Business Landscape
September 06, 2024

A three-month-old artificial intelligence (AI) startup’s eye-popping $1 billion funding round could signal a shift in how the technology affects commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Amazon Counters Walmart’s Grocery Lead With Third-Party Delivery Play
September 06, 2024

As Amazon looks to shrink Walmart’s lead in food, the eCommerce giant is expanding its presence in third-party grocery delivery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

IPO
Lending Platforms Results Mixed Ahead Of Rate Cuts; FinTech IPO Index Slips 3%
September 06, 2024

The just-completed shortened trading week heralds the beginning of Fall, and September’s here. 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....