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European Commission Asking Competitors About Effects of Google-Samsung AI Deal
July 17, 2024

The European Commission is reportedly looking into whether Google’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) deal with Samsung keeps other companies’ chatbots off Samsung smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Google’s AI Video Creator Aims to Streamline Production Time, Costs
July 17, 2024

Google’s new artificial intelligence (AI) video tool Vids, launched Monday (July 15) to select users, could dramatically reduce video production costs and time for businesses, potentially upending traditional content creation processes across industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Petco Names Former Five Below Chief Joel Anderson as CEO
July 17, 2024

Petco has named former Five Below CEO Joel D. Anderson as its new CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective July 29. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Salesforce Debuts Autonomous AI Service Agent Einstein
July 17, 2024

Customer relationship management company Salesforce has debuted its first fully autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent. 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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Starbucks Launches EV Charging Partnership With Mercedes
July 17, 2024

Starbucks has teamed with Mercedes-Benz to bring electric vehicle (EV) charging to its stores. 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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Barclays US Consumer Bank Launches Savings Product With Tiered Rates
July 17, 2024

Barclays US Consumer Bank has launched a savings product that provides higher rates on higher balances. 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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Cloud Security 101: Treasury Releases Essential Guidelines for FIs
July 17, 2024

Today’s digital landscape has transformed the operational calculus for financial institutions (FIs) and corporations. 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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Amazon Prime Day First Day Sales Reach $7.2 Billion Amid Back-to-School Leap
July 17, 2024

 Amazon Prime Day’s opening day reportedly generated $7.2 billion in U.S. sales. 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...

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Excel’s AI Makeover: Microsoft’s Billion-Dollar Bet on Smarter Spreadsheets
July 17, 2024

In the race to infuse artificial intelligence (AI) into every corner of the digital world, Microsoft has set its sights on conquering the final frontier of office productivity: the humble spreadsheet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...