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Retail
Dollar General Reduces Self-Checkout Options to Increase Engagement, Decrease Shrink
March 14, 2024

Dollar General is cutting back on its offering of self-checkout options, saying it is doing so to improve the customer experience and to reduce inventory shrink. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon-Owned Zoox Expands Operation of Autonomous Cars in Las Vegas
March 14, 2024

Amazon-owned autonomous car company Zoox has expanded the area in which its robotaxis are operating. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
Report: Apple Acquired Canadian AI Startup DarwinAI
March 14, 2024

Apple has reportedly acquired Canadian artificial intelligence (AI) startup DarwinAI, in a strategic move to strengthen its position in AI market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Banking
Report: Brazil Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto Aims to Form FinTech
March 14, 2024

Roberto Campos Neto, the president of Brazil’s central bank, is reportedly planning to establish a FinTech firm in Miami following the conclusion of his term in December. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Not Everyone Thinks AI Is Going To Destroy Us
March 14, 2024

If ever there were two schools of thought about technology, the discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) would be a great example. There are stark differences between experts in assessing the existential risks posed by AI, underscoring the ongoing debate surrounding AI’s potential impact on humanity...

Artificial Intelligence
EU’s New AI Rules Spark Debate Over Innovation ‘Barrier’
March 14, 2024

The European Union’s parliament has approved the world’s inaugural comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, a move hailed by some and criticized by others who fear it may stifle business innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retail
Ulta Beauty Drives Digital Conversion With Improved UX
March 14, 2024

Ulta Beauty is finding that, by improving the consumer experience on its digital platforms, it is able to boost its eCommerce performance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
4 Questions for CFOs About AP and AR Automation
March 14, 2024

We are nearly a quarter of the way through the 21st century. But many firms are still carrying around legacy payment systems and suffering from clunky B2B workflows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Banking
Citi Ventures Invests in Core Banking Provider Tuum
March 14, 2024

Citi Ventures has become a strategic investor in Tuum in an extension to the Series B funding round Tuum announced in February. 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...