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Loyalty & Rewards
Bank of America and Starbucks Partner on Rewards Program
February 15, 2024

Customers of Bank of America and Starbucks can now earn more benefits by linking those accounts. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Plans $3.4 Billion AI Investment in Germany
February 15, 2024

Microsoft reportedly aims to invest $3.4 billion in Germany’s artificial intelligence infrastructure. 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
Report: Apparel Company True Religion Up for Sale
February 15, 2024

Apparel company True Religion may be up for sale. 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,...

Payments Innovation
Nearly 30% of ISVs Say System Integration Issues Make It Harder to Innovate
February 15, 2024

The software publishing industry is undergoing significant changes as key players seek to enhance customer engagement and tap new revenue streams through the embedded finance ecosystem.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
Scammers Using GenAI to Improve, Scale Phishing Attacks
February 14, 2024

Financial scams have become increasingly sophisticated with the use of generative 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...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Chairman Bret Taylor Launches AI Chatbot Startup Sierra
February 14, 2024

OpenAI Chairman Bret Taylor has launched Sierra, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot startup, aiming to develop conversational AI agents specifically designed for businesses. 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...

Investments
PayPal-Backed Rasa Raises $30 Million to Grow Conversational AI Platform
February 14, 2024

PayPal-backed Rasa has raised $30 million in a Series C round to grow its generative conversational artificial intelligence (AI) platform for enterprises.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
Billions of Dollars Beckon as Platforms Move B2B Commerce Online
February 14, 2024

No matter where you look — no matter who’s doing the quantifying — the consumerization of B2B is both a massive undertaking and, for the providers who get it right, a lucrative one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

IPO
Report: Inspire Brands May Launch IPO This Year or Next
February 14, 2024

Fast-food chain owner Inspire Brands may be nearing an initial public offering (IPO). 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...