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Artificial Intelligence
Google Debuts AI-Powered Game Engine; Fetch.ai Aims for Gaming Integration
September 04, 2024

Artificial intelligence is making inroads across the gaming industry, with developments spanning classic game recreation, iGaming assistance and Web3 integration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Investments
PayPal-Backed Ume Raises $15 Million to Expand Payment Network
September 04, 2024

Brazilian FinTech Ume has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to expand its payment network and merchant services platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on Pix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
Tech Firms Pursue AI Chatbots to Bridge Global eCommerce Divide
September 03, 2024

Technology giants are racing to develop sophisticated, multilingual artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for cross-border eCommerce and could reshape how businesses engage with international customers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Personal Finance and ‘Niche’ FinTechs Face Headwinds as Some Shut Down
September 03, 2024

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AI Glasses From Snap and Meta May Reshape How We Shop
September 03, 2024

Snap and Meta may be poised to introduce advanced artificial intelligence-enabled glasses, potentially transforming eCommerce and brick-and-mortar retail experiences. 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...

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Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Colossus Training Cluster
September 03, 2024

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI launched its Colossus 100k H100 training cluster over the weekend. 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...

B2B Payments
The Crucial Role Payments Can Play in B2B Brand Building
September 03, 2024

Outside of the B2B space, the payment experience has long been recognized as a crucial component of customer satisfaction. Fast, secure, and flexible payment options are standard expectations — and businesses that fail to offer them to their customers often fail to compete. Get the...

Retail
Rite Aid Emerges From Bankruptcy, Names CFO Matt Schroeder as CEO
September 03, 2024

Rite Aid has announced a leadership transition as it emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. 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...

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Dubai’s Ziina Raises $22 Million as UAE’s Small Business Sector Grows
September 03, 2024

Ziina has raised $22 million to provide FinTech services for UAE-based small businesses. 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...