When it doubt, Google it: a mantra most modern Americans live by. When things go wrong at home — the dishwasher breaks, the dryer goes on strike or a carpenter is just sorely needed — most consumers’ first step in solving the problem is going...
Samsung Electronics is gearing up to create an artificial intelligence (AI) research center, designating an executive role to search for new business, according to news from Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Artificial intelligence (AI) doesn’t walk and talk like C3P0 of “Star Wars” (many would say: “Thank God”). It doesn’t mask murderous intentions with a calming voice like HAL of “2001: A Space Odyssey.” It’s not the manically depressed, paranoid android Marvin of “Hitchhiker’s Guide to...
Megvii Face++, the Chinese facial recognition startup, has raised $460 million in venture capital funding, led by the Chinese government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Toyota drivers are about to gain a new best friend in Yui, an onboard virtual assistant that uses artificial intelligence to do everything from talk to you to give you a back massage when you’re feeling stressed. Yui was unveiled at the CES in Las Vegas...
A new report reveals that the market for AI technologies could potentially generate more than $60 billion worth of productivity improvements per year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
On Wednesday (Oct. 25), Western Union launched a new chatbot for the Facebook Messenger application, according to news from Mobile Payments Today. The “Request Money” bot will enable money transfer requests directly through the Messenger app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
When it comes to advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), new research finds that Americans are more worried than excited about what this new technology means for them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Moxie Software, the provider of digital commerce services, announced news on Wednesday (Sept. 27) that it launched the Kbot application, which enables companies to guide customers online without needing human assistance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
