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Amazon Unveils AI Agent That Can Shop and Place Orders
March 31, 2025

Amazon launched an AI agent on Monday (March 31) that can use a web browser to do things like shop for products and services on behalf of users. It can even place the order for you. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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AI Agent Developer Manus Adds Mobile App and Subscription Plans
March 31, 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus has launched a mobile app, new features and a premium subscription plan beta test. 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...

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Mastercard Launches Program to Fuel Greater Adoption of Virtual Cards
March 31, 2025

Mastercard says it has launched a program to boost the adoption of virtual cards. 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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‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Puts Pressure on US Consumer Goods Firms
March 31, 2025

America’s relationship with Canada is causing pain for companies on this side of the border. 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,...

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Perplexity CEO: Company Is Not Seeing Financial Strain
March 31, 2025

The CEO of artificial intelligence (AI) firm Perplexity says there’s no truth to speculation that his company is struggling. 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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Can Agentic AI Solutions Help CFOs and Treasurers Unlock Growth?
March 31, 2025

The world is on the cusp of a new era of financial intelligence. While many factors contributing to this evolution of enterprise capabilities, the bulk of them a blend of technological and behavioral, few of the financial landscape’s innovations are as exciting for CFOs and...

Banking
Chime Debuts Premium Tier and New Banking Features
March 31, 2025

Mobile banking app Chime launched a premium membership program alongside several new features. 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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Inside Getty Images’ GenAI Transformation Strategy
March 31, 2025

It’s rare for a company to get confronted by a new technology that is so powerful it poses an existential threat to its business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Retailers Increase GenAI Investments, but Need Better Data to Make It Run
March 31, 2025

Retailers are embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) at an unprecedented rate, transforming how they analyze transactions, predict customer behavior and secure payments. The data is clear: Businesses that leverage the technology effectively are seeing measurable improvements in customer retention, forecasting accuracy and overall decision-making. Yet...