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Artificial Intelligence
Tech Giants Push Back at a Crucial Time for the EU AI Act
February 26, 2025

The EU AI Act has been lauded as the most comprehensive set of regulations on artificial intelligence on the planet. But it is a set of general principles without details for implementation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Artificial Intelligence
Emburse Bets on AI to Tackle Expense Management
February 26, 2025

Travel and expense solutions provider Emburse added artificial intelligence capabilities to its product suite. 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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Glance to Develop GenAI-Powered Experiences on Smartphone Lock Screens
February 26, 2025

Consumer technology company Glance said Wednesday (Feb. 26) that it will use Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) models to develop generative AI-powered experiences on smartphone lock screens and ambient TV screens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Investments
Vayu Raises $7 Million to Facilitate Hyper-Dynamic Pricing for B2B Tech Companies
February 26, 2025

Vayu raised $7 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the development of its billing and revenue management platform for B2B tech companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Investments
Raise Secures $63 Million to Build Blockchain-Backed Gift Card Program
February 26, 2025

Raise secured $63 million in a funding round to accelerate its efforts to bring gift cards and loyalty programs on-chain. 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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DeepSeek Offers Steep Off-Peak Discounts to Spread Out Demand
February 26, 2025

DeepSeek is reportedly offering off-peak hour discounts to ease demand on its services. 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....

B2B Payments
Payment Data Is Back-Office Automation’s Hidden Gold Mine
February 26, 2025

In the world of B2B payments, the shift from paper-based payments to digital solutions is often framed as a move toward efficiency and cost reduction. But beneath the surface lies a more profound transformation: the potential to harness vast amounts of payment data to drive...

Payment Methods
i2c to Help Clients Deploy Mastercard One Credential
February 26, 2025

Banking and payments technology provider i2c said Wednesday (Feb. 26) that it signed on to be one of the first issuing processing partners for the recently announced Mastercard One Credential, a single, digitally connected credential that allows consumers to select a payment option to use...

Banking
Going High-Touch and High-Tech Helps Local Banks Win Over Small Business Customers
February 26, 2025

Across the financial services landscape, digital transformation has changed everything. 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...