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Robinhood Purchases Pluto to Provide AI-Powered Investment Advice
July 01, 2024

Trading platform Robinhood is acquiring artificial intelligence (AI) research service Pluto Capital. 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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AI Explained: AI Alignment
July 01, 2024

As artificial intelligence systems grow increasingly powerful and ubiquitous, a critical challenge has emerged: ensuring these systems behave in beneficial ways that align with human values. This challenge, known as “AI alignment,” has become a focal point for researchers, tech companies and policymakers grappling with...

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Report: Online Shopping Warehouse Boom Transforms Rural Towns
July 01, 2024

America’s love of online shopping has transformed communities like Shippensburg. 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...

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E.l.f. Begins Selling Physical Products Through Roblox Virtual Kiosk
July 01, 2024

Beauty brand e.l.f. has expanded its partnership with virtual world and gaming platform Roblox to include real-world commerce. 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...

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Synchrony: Personalized Financing Strategy Boosts Big-Ticket Commerce
July 01, 2024

Macroeconomic uncertainty over inflation and interest rates is affecting big-ticket items and leading to shifts among consumers. 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...

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Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump
June 30, 2024

After seeing revenues surge during the pandemic, Target has been facing tough times. 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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iRobot Co-Founder: Generative AI May Be Overhyped
June 30, 2024

MIT robotics professor and iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks thinks artificial intelligence (AI) is impressive. 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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Financial Services Sector Shows Reluctance to Embrace AI
June 30, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) may cut costs, but financial services companies have reportedly been slow to embrace it. 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...

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Amazon Recruits Execs From Adept for AGI Effort
June 30, 2024

Amazon has reportedly hired executives from Adept AI for its artificial general intelligence (AGI) project. 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,...