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OpenAI Chief Sam Altman Cautions Against AI Bubble
August 18, 2025

OpenAI’s chief executive said the artificial intelligence (AI) market is in a bubble. 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....

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Digital Wallets Push Gift Cards Into the Mainstream
August 18, 2025

It’s rare to witness a classic payment instrument not just endure but thrive by reinventing itself. Such is the case with gift cards. 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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Character.AI CEO Envisions Future With ‘AI Friends’
August 17, 2025

Would you count an AI among your list of friends?  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...

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Labubu Mania: From Bridal Boutiques to Blockchain
August 16, 2025

David’s Bridal once helped you snag a gown; now it wants to outfit your inner gremlin. The 70-year-old retailer will make you a dress for your Labubu plushie. It’s the latest twist in the runaway toy craze that’s turned Pop Mart’s snaggle-toothed sprite into a...

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ChatGPT Mobile App Revenue Increases Sixfold Since 2024
August 15, 2025

The ChatGPT mobile app is reportedly earning more than six times as much revenue as it did last year. 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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Via Bets on Connected Transit as It Heads to IPO
August 15, 2025

The modernization of transportation isn’t just about the shiny new buses or autonomous pilot. 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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Enterprises Confront the Real Price Tag of AI Deployment
August 15, 2025

The rush to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into enterprise operations is colliding with a complex and sometimes underestimated reality: Deploying AI at scale can be pricey, and the true cost can extend far beyond the per-million-token rates on vendor websites. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Saks Says ‘Hyper-Personalized’ Homepage Boosts Revenue Per Visitor by 7%
August 15, 2025

Saks Fifth Avenue’s new “hyper-personalized” homepage in its online and mobile app experience has improved conversion by nearly 10% and boosted revenue per visitor by 7%, according to the luxury retailer’s parent company, Saks Global. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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This Week in AI: Peloton Taps AI and Cohere Nets Funds to Take on OpenAI
August 15, 2025

Peloton plans to roll out new AI features as soon as October, OpenAI rival Cohere raises $500 million and Anthropic offers Claude to the federal government for $1. PYMNTS breaks it down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...