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Artificial Intelligence
Z.ai Says New AI Model Costs Less to Use Than DeepSeek
July 28, 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Z.ai, formerly known as Zhipu, reportedly said its new AI model costs less to use than DeepSeek. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Grocers’ Electronic Price Displays Set for Wider US Rollout
July 28, 2025

At grocery stores in Norway, prices can change within a matter of seconds. 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....

Payments Innovation
Marqeta Says Embedded Finance Will Turn Brands Into Banks
July 28, 2025

Watch more: Marqeta: Stability Is Key to Thriving Through Market Turbulence The global economic landscape, shaped by tariffs and geopolitical flashpoints, is redrawing supply chains and exerting pressure on business models across sectors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
CFOs Tighten Grip on Payments as Cash Flow Pressures Mount
July 28, 2025

Watch more: CFOs Prioritize B2B Payment Control as Economic Uncertainty Persists 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Visa Gears Up to Lead the Agentic AI Commerce Revolution
July 28, 2025

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eCommerce
Temu Hits Roadblock in Efforts to Compete With Amazon
July 27, 2025

Temu’s attempts to weather U.S. tariffs are reportedly being hindered by Amazon. 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
LVMH Seeks $1 Billion Sale of Fashion Brand Marc Jacobs
July 25, 2025

Luxury conglomerate LVMH is reportedly looking to sell fashion brand Marc Jacobs for about $1 billion. 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...

Investments
Anthropic Seeks $150 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
July 25, 2025

Anthropic is reportedly in talks on a funding round that would more than double its valuation, from the current $61.5 billion to more than $150 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
How to Recognize ‘Agent Washing’ Before AI Leaves You out to Dry
July 25, 2025

Companies of all sizes are being deluged by vendors who want them to deploy the artificial intelligence (AI) trend du jour: AI agents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...