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AI Stocks Fall as Investors Grow More Choosy
June 19, 2024

“Just saying ‘AI’ 15 times is not going to cut it anymore.” 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...

Banking
Starling Bank Takes Debtors To Court Amid UK Watchdog Probe
June 19, 2024

Starling Bank is reportedly taking several debtors to court amid a U.K. financial watchdog’s investigation. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia’s New AI Simulator Could Rev Up Self-Driving Cars
June 19, 2024

Chip maker Nvidia announced on Monday (June 17) a new type of artificial intelligence (AI) simulation software in an attempt to turbocharge the development of self-driving cars and robots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retail
1 in 6 Shoppers Choose Merchants Based on Payment Choice
June 19, 2024

As consumers demand more flexible options at checkout, many shoppers make decisions about where to buy based on whether they can use their preferred payment method. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Are Chatbots the New Face of Financial Customer Service?
June 19, 2024

Move over, human tellers: artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots may be the new face of banking. As digital solutions continue to disrupt the industry, experts say these conversational AI systems are poised to slash costs and streamline operations while keeping customers engaged and satisfied.  Get the...

Artificial Intelligence
Meta Releases AI Models That Generate Both Text and Images
June 18, 2024

Meta has released five new artificial intelligence (AI) research models, including ones that can generate both text and images and that can detect AI-generated speech within larger audio snippets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

B2B Payments
4 Personalization Tips for Optimizing B2B Payments
June 18, 2024

Repeat business is more valuable than ever in today’s challenging operating environment. 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...

Retail
Brands Unveil Live Events as Consumers Spend More on Experiences
June 18, 2024

As consumers splurge on experiences while being more conservative in their retail spending, brands are finding that if they want to capture the public’s enthusiasm — and by doing so, their spending power — they may want to get into the live event space. Get...

Investments
Kapitus Raises $45 Million to Expand Small Business Financing Options
June 18, 2024

Kapitus has closed a $45 million investment-grade corporate note financing and will use the proceeds to expand its financing options for small businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...