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Artificial Intelligence
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...

Retail
Bargain Hunters Fuel Amazon’s Prime Day Participation
July 17, 2024

With years of financial challenges compounding shoppers’ deal-seeking behaviors, Amazon and its competitors are seeing spiking demand for their summer deals events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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LexisNexis Unveils AI Platform for Corporate Research
July 17, 2024

LexisNexis Legal & Professional launched its AI-powered research tool, Nexis+ AI, on Wednesday (July 17). The platform aims to transform how companies gather and analyze critical business information, leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) to sift through vast amounts of data at unprecedented speeds. Get the...

Investments
J.P. Morgan Payments Backs B2B Payments Platform Slope
July 17, 2024

Slope has secured $65 million in strategic equity and debt funding to scale its B2B payments platform for enterprise companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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OpenAI Founding Member Karpathy Launches AI Education Venture
July 17, 2024

One of OpenAI’s founding members says he is launching an “AI native” school. 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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Anthropic and Menlo Ventures Launch $100 Million AI Startup Fund
July 17, 2024

Anthropic and Menlo Ventures have launched a $100 million fund for artificial intelligence (AI) startups. 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,...

Banking
Monzo Debuts Digital Bank Accounts for Kids Under 16
July 17, 2024

 British digital bank Monzo is launching a free account for children under 16. 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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Global Regulators Race to Tame the Wild West of AI
July 17, 2024

From Washington to Brussels, policymakers are scrambling to rein in artificial intelligence’s (AI) rapid advance. As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) targets AI-powered robocalls and the EU’s landmark AI Act looms, experts warn that smart regulation is crucial to harness AI’s potential while guarding against...

Retail
Shop Talk: Grubhub’s Grocery VP Says ‘We’ll Catch Up Very Quickly’
July 17, 2024

At a time when its competitors were announcing new grocery options by the hundreds, Grubhub appeared to be hanging back. Still, as it enters the fray, the aggregator sees a path to quickly regain its competitive footing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...