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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...

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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...

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

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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...

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AI Models Take Over Customer Analysis to Identify Customer Needs
November 24, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now better at reading customers and assessing their needs than humans. 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,...

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ChatGPT’s New ‘Shopping Research’ Compares Products
November 24, 2025

OpenAI’s ChatGPT will now help users discover, understand and compare products. 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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Cloud Startup Lambda Nets $1.5 Billion as AI Infrastructure Remains a Focus
November 24, 2025

A new round of artificial intelligence (AI) fundraising this week shows continued investor interest in companies building large-scale platforms across infrastructure, automation and healthcare. From cloud computing to model-training centers investors remain keen on supporting ventures that address the growing demand for advanced computing resources,...