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AI Models and Tools: Perplexity Labs Debuts as AI Coworker
June 05, 2025

Perplexity has launched Perplexity Labs, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can turn prompts into spreadsheets, dashboards and simple web apps. 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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Meta Tests 3D Instagram Photos, Virtual Desktop for AR/VR Headsets
June 05, 2025

Meta is stepping up its spatial computing ambitions, even as interest in Apple’s Vision Pro continues to be lackluster. 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...

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Alphabet to Keep Adding Engineers Despite Investments in AI
June 05, 2025

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said the company’s investments in artificial intelligence will not stop it from adding engineers over the next year. 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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The Future of Bank Compliance? There’s an AI Agent for That
June 05, 2025

Against a backdrop of rising financial complexity, ballooning regulatory risk and exploding customer expectations, trimming compliance bloat has become a new battleground for innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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High-Income Americans Go Bargain Hunting and Shake Up Retail’s Royalty
June 05, 2025

The big trade down is on. Dollar General, long synonymous with serving America’s most budget-conscious consumers, is seeing a marked shift in its customer base. On its first-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Todd Vasos disclosed that the retailer is attracting more high-income shoppers than at...

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Amazon Aims to Use AI to Help Robots Understand Natural Language Commands
June 04, 2025

Amazon said Wednesday (June 4) that its latest artificial intelligence (AI) projects are related to robots, last-mile delivery and supply chain optimization. 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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Klarna Promises Customers ‘Human Connection’ Amid AI Adoption
June 04, 2025

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski reportedly said Wednesday (June 4) that while Klarna continues to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools, it will also offer customers “a human connection.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Voice AI Funding Surges 8X as Businesses Humanize Chatbots
June 04, 2025

A revolution is underway in customer communication, and it’s being led not by keyboards or screens — but by voices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Warby Parker Co-CEO: Google AI Glasses Coming After 2025
June 04, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered glasses from Google and eyewear retailer Warby Parker will not hit the market until after this year, according to the co-CEO of the glasses retailer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...