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Artificial Intelligence
Report: Microsoft Considering AI Models to Replace OpenAI’s in Copilot
March 07, 2025

Microsoft is reportedly testing artificial intelligence (AI) models from other companies that could replace OpenAI’s models in Copilot. 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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Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch: Open Source Enables Cost-Effective, Powerful AI
March 07, 2025

Arthur Mensch, co-founder and CEO of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Mistral AI, reportedly said Friday (March 7) that DeepSeek’s AI model contributed to the open-source realm that enables different companies to learn from one another and continually develop better versions. Get the Full Story Complete...

Payment Methods
Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
March 07, 2025

Younger consumers are much more open to trying new payment methods, and payments players must be prepared to offer them the spear-tip mechanisms they crave. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
March 07, 2025

The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. 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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55% of COOs Use GenAI to Improve Data Security
March 07, 2025

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, chief operating officers (COOs) are turning to generative AI (GenAI) to enhance data security. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Slips 0.7% as Earnings Roil Stocks
March 07, 2025

March’s dawn brings with it the last vestiges of earnings season — and for the FinTech IPO Index, key headlines were focused on quarterly reports and a few announcements of partnerships. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Gap Embraces AI, Shifts Focus to ‘Continuous Improvement Through Innovation’
March 06, 2025

After a year spent “fixing the fundamentals,” Gap Inc. is transitioning its focus in 2025 to “continuous improvement through innovation,” Gap President and CEO Richard Dickson said Thursday (March 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Two AI Pioneers Win Turing Award for Key Technique Used in ChatGPT
March 06, 2025

Two professors who pioneered a key technique that became central to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT have won the Turing Award, which is considered the Nobel Prize of computing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Embracing Complexity Is Transforming Back Offices
March 06, 2025

Businesses are far from simple enterprises. They’re incredibly complex, with processes shaped over decades by regulations, internal dynamics, acquisitions, and extensive policy manuals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...