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Artificial Intelligence
EU, UK and US Unite in GenAI Concerns
July 24, 2024

Competition authorities from the United States, European Union and United Kingdom have joined forces to address potential antitrust issues in artificial intelligence (AI), while tech companies like Meta express concerns over stringent regulations in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Best Buy CMO Jennie Weber Says Customers Want Inspiration, Not Information
July 24, 2024

As Best Buy looks to turn its sales around, the electronics retailer is rethinking its relationship to its customers as shoppers’ expectations have evolved, prioritizing providing inspiration over product education. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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English, Welsh Retailers Call for Crackdown as Shoplifting Leaps 30%
July 24, 2024

Shoplifting surged by 30% in England and Wales over the last year, a government agency reported Wednesday (July 24). 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...

Investments
Dental-Care AI Startup Pearl Raises $58 Million
July 24, 2024

Pearl, an AI startup focused on the dental industry, has raised $58 million. 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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Shop Talk: High-End Consumers Swap Fancy Threads for Fancy Sweets
July 24, 2024

As consumers cut back on many premium products in the face of ongoing economic challenges, luxury chocolate brand MarieBelle New York is benefitting from shoppers’ desire to enjoy high-end experiences without breaking the bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
Billie Begins Adding B2B BNPL to Stripe Platform in Europe
July 24, 2024

Billie’s B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution has been integrated with Stripe and is now available on that financial infrastructure platform to select customers in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Colin Kaepernick Launches AI Company Focused on Creators
July 24, 2024

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) company that aims to use the technology to help creators produce, distribute and merchandise their work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Musk Polls X Users: Should Tesla Invest in AI?
July 24, 2024

Elon Musk is asking users of his social media platform if his car company should invest in his AI platform. 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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Trending: AI Gets Smarter on Fraud and Financial Crime as New Models Boost Security
July 24, 2024

In a world inundated with data, traditional methods of financial crime detection are becoming inadequate. 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,...