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AI Walks Into a Bar: The Quest for Artificial Humor
June 29, 2024

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) can beat chess grandmasters and drive cars, researchers may face their toughest challenge: teaching machines to tell a good joke. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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AI Firms Aim to Build Engagement by Making Humanlike Chatbots
June 28, 2024

People are reportedly getting a little too friendly with chatbots. 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,...

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This Week in AI: Transforming Accounting, Governance, Energy Efficiency and Tech Investments
June 28, 2024

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution drives transformative changes across various sectors, from accounting and regulatory frameworks to energy efficiency and tech infrastructure. 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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Comfi Secures $5 Million Debt Facility to Expand B2B Payments
June 28, 2024

Dubai-based FinTech Comfi reportedly secured a $5 million debt facility to expand its B2B payment platform and support its launch of an embedded buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Alicia Keys’ Amazon Collab Brings Star Power to Voice Economy 
June 28, 2024

As consumers increasingly transact using voice-controlled devices, Amazon is partnering with Alicia Keys, harnessing her celebrity to boost Alexa adoption. 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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Microsoft Reveals AI Security Flaw That Threatens eCommerce and Financial Services
June 28, 2024

A newly discovered security vulnerability in artificial intelligence (AI) systems could pose significant risks to eCommerce platforms, financial services and customer support operations across industries. Microsoft has unveiled details of a technique called “Skeleton Key,” which can bypass ethical safeguards built into AI models businesses...

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ChatGPT Finds Its Soul Mate: Meet CriticGPT
June 28, 2024

In Silicon Valley, a new kind of proofreader is hard at work. 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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Toys R Us AI Commercial Signals Shift in Retail Marketing
June 28, 2024

Toys R Us has unveiled what it claims is the first-ever brand film using OpenAI’s new text-to-video tool, Sora. 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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Target to Lower Threshold for Apprehending, Prosecuting Shoplifters
June 28, 2024

Target will reportedly lower the threshold at which store staff can attempt to stop nonviolent theft. 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...