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Auto Hauler Exchange Raises $5 Million for Vehicle Shipping Platform
February 04, 2025

Vehicle transportation marketplace Auto Hauler Exchange (AHX) has raised $5 million in new funding. 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...

Unattended Retail
Unattended Payment Growth Spurs Debate on Balancing Convenience, Security
February 04, 2025

Consumer preferences favor convenient, autonomous transactions, sparking the growth of self-service solutions across various industries. Unattended payments are driving this trend, providing customers with efficient, independent ways to complete purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
Open-Source vs Proprietary AI: Which Should Businesses Choose?
February 04, 2025

When deploying generative artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most fundamental decisions businesses face is whether to choose open-source or proprietary AI models — or aim for a hybrid of the two. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Artificial Intelligence
EU Readies New AI Restrictions Despite Trump Pushback
February 04, 2025

European regulators are reportedly preparing new guidance covering banned uses of artificial intelligence. 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
SMBs Need to Cut the Check Before Checks Cut Them
February 04, 2025

It’s 2025, and yet many of America’s businesses are still stuck in the past, stubbornly clinging to paper checks. The problem with doing payments the same way they’ve done since the 18th century? Fraudsters, always looking for an easy target, are increasingly using 21st century technology...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s ‘Deep Research’ Aims to Impact Business Intelligence
February 03, 2025

OpenAI’s new “Deep Research” tool is poised to transform how businesses gather intelligence and shape their corporate strategy, according to experts. But it does come with some key caveats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Files Trademark Application for Hardware, Robots and AI Chips
February 03, 2025

A trademark application filed Friday (Jan. 31) by OpenAI reportedly suggests new product lines the company could pursue. 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...

Investments
Jump Raises $20 Million for AI-Powered Financial Advice Tools
February 03, 2025

Jump, which provides artificial intelligence tools to financial advisors, raised $20 million in new funding. 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,...

B2B Payments
JCPenney Debuts Bulk Ordering Tool for Businesses and Nonprofits
February 03, 2025

JCPenney has debuted a tool to help businesses and nonprofits purchase products at bulk order prices. 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,...