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PayPal and Perplexity Debut Instant Buy and 50% Off
November 25, 2025

PayPal and Perplexity introduced on Tuesday (Nov. 25) Instant Buy, which allows U.S. consumers to complete purchases directly in Perplexity’s AI chat, creating a single flow from product discovery to checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
TikTok Shop Draws Buyers and Sellers of Luxury Goods
November 25, 2025

Sellers of luxury goods have reportedly found TikTok Shop to be a good place to reach buyers. 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...

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PayPal, CrowdStrike and Synopsys Use Focused AI for Speed, Accuracy
November 25, 2025

Companies are replacing large language models (LLMs) with smaller, specialized micro agents that handle tasks faster and more accurately. The move comes after early use showed that focused agents outperformed general-purpose models on cost, reliability and speed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Artificial Intelligence
UK Puts AI at Center of Its Economic Growth Strategy
November 25, 2025

The U.K. government last week announced a wide package of AI investments designed to place artificial intelligence at the center of its economic renewal strategy, committing billions of pounds for regional growth, research access and homegrown chip development. The plan, released by the Department for...

Retail
Retail Sales Stalled in September; eCommerce Took a Hit
November 25, 2025

U.S. Census Bureau data on consumer spending is flowing again after the government shutdown, and the latest numbers give a clearer picture of how households in the United States are faring as 2026 approaches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
3 Ways Compliance Is Becoming an Unlock for Embedded Finance in B2B
November 25, 2025

Traditionally, compliance has been shorthand for constraint. 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 form, you agree...

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The Chart-Topping Country Hit Made Entirely by AI
November 25, 2025

When a musician hits No. 1 on a Billboard chart, it’s an accomplishment. So, when Breaking Rust reached that milestone earlier this month, it should have been an exciting moment for the artist. But this “artist” is AI. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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TOMS CEO Drives Digital-First, Nostalgia-Fueled Brand Revival
November 25, 2025

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Anthropic Targets Coding and Agents Markets With Latest AI Model
November 24, 2025

Anthropic released its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Opus 4.5, on Monday (Nov. 24), together with several other new products and features. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...