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California Bill Targets Misleading AI Used in Healthcare
August 18, 2025

California lawmakers are moving to tighten guardrails around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare with a new bill aimed at curbing misleading representations by these systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Parent ‘Reclaims’ Company Name
August 18, 2025

Bed Bath & Beyond’s parent company said it’s time for a name change. 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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AI Model Training vs Inference: Companies Face Surprise AI Usage Bills
August 18, 2025

When companies talk about adopting artificial intelligence (AI), most of the attention goes to the large language model such as OpenAI’s GPT-5 or Google’s Gemini 2.5. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Banking
Monzo Becomes Latest Bank Tackling Mobile Phone Market
August 18, 2025

Add Monzo to the growing list of digital banks exploring the mobile phone market. 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...

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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...