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Artificial Intelligence
The Dawn of Self-Aware AI: How Metacognition Could Reshape Commerce
July 05, 2024

When Bill Gates recently declared that self-aware AI represents the future of computing, he wasn’t just making a bold prediction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
Saks eCommerce Chief: Amazon Can Boost Success of Neiman Merger
July 05, 2024

When Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus merge, Amazon’s tech will help them thrive. 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 this form, you...

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Pawstruck CEO: Summer Deals Events Present Make-or-Break Acquisition Opportunity
July 05, 2024

As Amazon and Walmart gear up for their summer deals events, digitally native brands are seeing the opportunity to scale in ways that would never be possible without these shopping surges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
The Week in AI: Anthropic’s AI Safety Initiative, Regulation Battles, and Investor Alerts: The AI...
July 05, 2024

Anthropic’s new funding program for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) evaluations aims to tackle safety and adoption challenges in AI. As global AI regulations tighten, from Nvidia’s potential antitrust charges in France to California’s pioneering safety laws, the stakes have never been higher. Amid these shifts,...

Retail
Wealthier Buyers Rethink Luxury as Brands Raise Prices
July 04, 2024

Are the world’s wealthy falling out of love with luxury goods? 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...

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Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July
July 04, 2024

Amid the sun-soaked days of July, a surprising holiday has taken gained popularity over the last 90 years: Christmas in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banking
Everything You Probably Didn’t Know About Bank Holidays
July 04, 2024

July 4th is one of the 11 bank holidays observed in the United States. 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...

Loyalty & Rewards
5 Metrics to Elevate Your Loyalty Program
July 04, 2024

Brands use loyalty programs to increase sales, acquire and retain members, enhance the customer experience and create advocates. Return on investment (ROI) is foremost among any brand’s metric to measure the efficiency and performance of a loyalty program. Since every loyalty program is different, calculating...

Artificial Intelligence
AI’s Tour de France Showing Generates Controversy
July 04, 2024

The promise of artificial intelligence to generate images from simple text prompts has captured imaginations, with tools like DALL-E and Midjourney producing visuals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...