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Artificial Intelligence
AI Pets Offer a Playful Peek Into the Future
October 26, 2024

Meet the new breed of best friend: artificial intelligence pets that are padding into homes, no kibble required. 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...

Investments
Visa-Backed Osigu Raises $25 Million for Healthcare Platform
October 25, 2024

Osigu has announced the first closing of its $25 million Series B funding round, saying it will use the funding to grow its healthcare revenue cycle and claims management platform in Latin America and the Caribbean. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Investments
Waymo and WeRide Raise Funds for Continued Autonomous Vehicle Development
October 25, 2024

Three companies in the autonomous vehicle space are raising money for their efforts. 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....

eCommerce
Santander’s Getnet Launches Single Entry Point for Payments in Latin America
October 25, 2024

Getnet launched a regional eCommerce solution that provides a single entry point (SEP) for payments in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Regulation
Banks’ Suit on CFPB Rule 1033 Predicts Private-Public Sector Clash on Open Banking
October 25, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its final rule on data-sharing Tuesday (Oct. 22). 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...

Retail
Forget Cyber Monday: Evolving Habits Reshape Holiday Spending
October 25, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, consumer shopping habits are shifting to earlier purchases and retailers are scrambling to get ready for what may be a blockbuster fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
The Week in AI: Anthropic Agents, OpenAI’s Swarm and an Apple iOS Update Debut
October 25, 2024

This week in artificial intelligence, Anthropic and OpenAI unveiled new AI systems capable of controlling computers and working in teams, while the U.S. Department of the Treasury demonstrated AI’s real-world impact by recovering $3.8 billion in fraudulent payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Cross-border Payments
Putin: No Plans to Create BRICS Cross-Border Payments System
October 25, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly said Thursday (Oct. 24) that there are no plans to create a new system for cross-border payments between BRICS countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Payments Innovation
Embedded Finance Finds New Use Cases From Gig Economy to Nonprofits
October 25, 2024

As we head into the fourth quarter of arguably the most innovative year in payments since the pandemic, the liberation of capital is emerging as the story of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...