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Google Denies Report It Plans to Bring Ads to AI Chatbot Gemini
December 08, 2025

Google denied a Monday (Dec. 8) report by AdWeek that the tech giant plans to bring ads to its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Qatar Launches National AI Firm as Gulf Tech Investments Ramp Up
December 08, 2025

Qatar has established a new artificial intelligence (AI) company called Qai, joining larger Gulf nations that are channeling state resources into building domestic AI capabilities and expanding their influence in the global technology sector. The company will operate as a subsidiary of the Qatar Investment...

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Ulta’s Digital and AI Investments Drive Growth in Beauty Sales
December 08, 2025

Ulta Beauty reported strong third-quarter results, with digital engagement rising, eCommerce up in the mid-teen range and loyalty membership growing 4% to a new high. AI-driven personalization, social-led discovery and expanded app capabilities contributed to stronger conversion across channels. Early holiday results were positive, supported...

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SoftBank and Nvidia Consider Joining Funding Round for Robotics Firm Skild AI
December 08, 2025

SoftBank Group and Nvidia are reportedly in talks to participate in a more than $1 billion funding round for Skild AI, a maker of foundation models for robots. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Digitally Maturing AP Systems Open Door for AR’s Leap Forward
December 08, 2025

Finance leaders used to joke that accounts payable (AP) was where innovation went to die. Then, seemingly overnight, AP became one of the most aggressively optimized functions in the enterprise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Health Department Debuts Plans for Integrating AI
December 08, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services has released its artificial intelligence strategy. 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...

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Fashion’s Creative Clock Now Runs on AI
December 08, 2025

Fashion brands are facing faster trend cycles and rising pressure to design, produce and personalize at the speed of consumer demand. Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved to the center of that shift, powering everything from creative workflows to the digital experiences shoppers interact with. Get...

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Instacart Integrates Grocery Platform With ChatGPT
December 08, 2025

Instacart has become the first grocery sector company to launch an app on OpenAI’s ChatGPT. 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....

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OpenAI Found 75% of Workers Say AI Has Improved Their Output
December 08, 2025

A new OpenAI report found a majority of surveyed workers seeing positive results from 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...