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Alibaba’s AI Shift Could Make It a $1 Trillion Company
September 21, 2025

Alibaba’s big bet on artificial intelligence (AI) could reportedly make it one of the world’s biggest companies. 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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10 Curious (and Occasionally Ridiculous) Facts About Halloween, AI and Money
September 20, 2025

This Weekender takes a fresh look at Halloween in the era of AI: how payments shape the party, how algorithms pick your costume, why chocolate feels pricier than ever, and where the season’s luxe splurges live. Consider it your lighthearted field guide to October’s weirdest...

IPO
Amazon Reseller Pattern Valued at $2.5 Billion in IPO
September 19, 2025

Amazon reseller Pattern reportedly raised $300 million Friday (Sept. 19) in its initial public offering and saw its shares close up 11%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Elon Musk Denies Report That xAI Is Raising Capital
September 19, 2025

Elon Musk denied a report that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is raising money. 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...

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Retailers Shift to B2B2C Models to Reduce Cost of Tariffs
September 19, 2025

Overseas retailers are reportedly replacing their B2C models with B2B2C models to reduce the cost of tariffs. 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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OpenAI Aims to Have Apple Suppliers Make Upcoming AI Devices
September 19, 2025

OpenAI reportedly plans to work with at least two manufacturers that supply Apple when it begins production of its own devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Google Turns Browser Into AI Assistant With Gemini
September 19, 2025

Google is giving Chrome its biggest overhaul in more than a decade, embedding its Gemini artificial-intelligence system into the browser to make AI a default part of how people search, shop and navigate online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Banking
House Hearing Spotlights Banking’s AI Promise and Pitfalls
September 19, 2025

Five witness told a House Financial Services subcommittee that AI is already changing the face of banking, improving back office operations and customer-facing interactions, but caution must govern use of the advanced technology in credit scoring and amid third-party vendor risks. Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
3 Ways AI Is Taking the Headache out of B2B Onboarding
September 19, 2025

There are too many unglamorous taxes on business growth to count, but B2B onboarding has long been one of the most headache-inducing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...