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M&T Bank Taps Rich Data Co for AI Decisioning Platform
May 27, 2024

Rich Data Co. (RDC) has taken another step in the global expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) decisioning platform for business and commercial lenders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Chatbot Maker Character.ai Discussing Potential Partnerships With Meta, xAI
May 27, 2024

Chatbot maker Character.ai has reportedly held exploratory talks with both Meta and Elon Musk’s xAI, discussing potential partnerships. 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...

Investments
Elon Musk’s Startup xAI Raises $6 Billion to Accelerate R&D
May 27, 2024

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) startup xAI has raised $6 billion in a Series B funding round, giving it a pre-money valuation of $18 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
Rows Raises $8.7 Million to Expand AI-Powered Spreadsheet App
May 27, 2024

Rows has raised 8 million euros (about $8.7 million) to expand its cloud-based, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spreadsheet app. 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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Insurance Provider Apollo Forms Subsidiary to Offer BNPL in Canada
May 27, 2024

Canadian digital insurance provider Apollo has raised $18.5 million Canadian dollars (about $13.6 million) to launch a wholly owned subsidiary that will allow Canadians to use buy now, pay later (BNPL) for their insurance premiums. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
How APIs Bridge Modern and Legacy B2B Payment Architectures
May 27, 2024

Businesses, particularly global ones, exist and transact across fragmented payment ecosystems. 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...

Fintech Investments
Could France Lead the EU’s Digital Comeback?  
May 27, 2024

After starting the year at a five-year low, France may be in a position to lead venture investment in the EU out of the dark ages. The country has emerged as a rising star in Europe’s active financial technology (FinTech) sector, attracting a surge of...

Retail
Walmart and Amazon Lead Retail’s Biggest Moments of 2024
May 27, 2024

As we approach the middle of the year, here are five of the major ways that the retail landscape has changed in 2024 so far. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
How AI Could Supercharge Smartphones
May 27, 2024

The smartphone industry is poised for a seismic shift, propelled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).  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...