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Artificial Intelligence
Report: Apple to Let Third-Party Developers Use Its AI Models
May 20, 2025

Apple reportedly plans to introduce tools that will let third-party developers write software using the large language models that power Apple Intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
Google Begins Adding AI Mode to Search Experience in US
May 20, 2025

Google said Tuesday (May 20) that it has begun rolling out AI Mode in its Search experience in the United States after testing it in Google Labs beginning in March. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
Google to Embed Agentic Checkout, Virtual Try-on in Search
May 20, 2025

Google is adding shopping features in search as it faces competition from artificial intelligence chatbots for eCommerce transactions. 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...

B2B Payments
JustPaid Gets SOC 2 Compliance and Debuts Payments Features
May 20, 2025

JustPaid has added several new features to its B2B-focused revenue automation platform. 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...

Investments
Ontik Raises $3.7 Million to Expand Digital Trade Credit Platform
May 20, 2025

Ontik has raised $3.7 million in a seed round to expand its digital trade credit platform that helps B2B wholesalers request, track and collect payments from their trade accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Investments
Catena Labs Raises $18 Million to Build AI-Native Financial Institution for Agents
May 20, 2025

AI startup Catena Labs said in a Tuesday (May 20) news release that it has raised $18 million in a funding round to build the first regulated, AI-native financial institution for the agent economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Walgreens Ups Use of Robotics With New Micro-Fulfillment Center
May 20, 2025

Walgreens says it is boosting its investment in robotics with its new Minnesota-based micro-fulfillment center. 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,...

Payments Innovation
Galileo Aims to Bolster Bill Pay With ‘Payment Switch’
May 20, 2025

Galileo Financial Technologies and Atomic have introduced a product designed to enhance consumer bill payments. 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,...

Regulation
SEC’s Crenshaw: Agency Playing ‘Dangerous Game’ With Regulation
May 20, 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s sole Democratic member said the agency is straying from its mission, the Financial Times reported Tuesday (May 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...