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Artificial Intelligence
Gemini AI Takes Aim at Instacart and Uber
March 03, 2026

Google highlighted an agentic artificial intelligence feature that will soon be added to its Gemini app Tuesday (March 3) when outlining new features of its Pixel smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
AI-Generated Damage Claims Trigger Retail Crackdown on Return Fraud
March 03, 2026

Retailers are facing a new and more sophisticated form of return fraud, one in which artificial intelligence is being used against them. Shoppers are submitting AI-generated images of damaged or incorrect products to claim refunds on merchandise they received in good condition, and the practice...

Payment Methods
Ripple Payments Expands Digital and Fiat Cross-Border Rails
March 03, 2026

Ripple Payments now allows customers to collect, hold, exchange and payout in both fiat and stablecoins. 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...

Investments
Pinterest Lands $1 Billion Investment Amid AI Push
March 03, 2026

Fund manager Elliott Investment Management has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Uber Workers Build AI Clone of Their CEO
March 03, 2026

Uber’s CEO has been replaced with an AI clone, with the boss seemingly on board. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
Treasury Sets New AI Guardrails for Banks and FinTechs
March 03, 2026

Regulators are moving from talk to testing when it comes to artificial intelligence in financial services. Across Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, authorities are shifting from high-level AI principles to operational proof. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

B2B Payments
Revolut Business Debuts Corporate Card to Compete With Amex
March 03, 2026

Revolut debuted its first “ultra-premium” corporate card for customers in the United Kingdom, according to a Tuesday (March 3) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Gives Sellers an Agentic Window Into Their Business
March 03, 2026

Amazon has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered feature for merchants who sell through its marketplace. Called the Canvas experience, it is now available at no additional cost to all sellers in the U.S. and U.K. through Seller Central, Amazon’s seller-facing management platform. The company says it...

IPO
PayPay Aims to Raise $1.1 Billion in US IPO
March 03, 2026

PayPay reportedly hopes to raise up to $1.1 billion when it goes public. 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...