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Retail
An Ode to Malls as Gen Z Craves IRL Experiences
February 22, 2025

“The currency of now” takes on a decidedly different form in this poem about the mall’s resurgence. It celebrates the brick-and-mortar comeback fueled by Gen Z’s desire for IRL (in real life) connections and the evolving role of physical space in a digitally-driven world. Join...

Investments
Trump Media to Create Strategic Acquisition Fund, Expand Into Other Industries
February 21, 2025

Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) plans to create a strategic acquisition fund with select investors and explore opportunities to partner, merge with or acquire other companies that would benefit from TMTG’s technology and branding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: Microsoft Sees Quantum Breakthrough as Ai Pin Deflates
February 21, 2025

If you’re interested in artificial intelligence (AI) news, here are the the latest in AI updates. 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...

Retail
Walmart and Amazon Expand AI Investments to Boost Efficiency
February 21, 2025

Walmart and Amazon are doubling down on AI investments to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences and fuel business growth, with both companies making significant strides in expanding their AI capabilities across multiple divisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Artificial Intelligence
Genial Raises $1.9 Million to Develop AI Agents for Tourism Industry
February 21, 2025

France-based Genial raised 1.8 million euros (about $1.9 million) in its first funding round to develop artificial intelligence agents for tourism and leisure businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Making Sense of How APIs Bring Interoperability and Automation to B2B Payments
February 21, 2025

From digital wallets to buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services, FinTech solutions have embedded themselves seamlessly into everyday life. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
90% of CMOs Cite Lack of GenAI Skills as Roadblock to Adoption
February 21, 2025

Chief marketing officers (CMOs) are expanding their use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) beyond simple applications, seeking deeper integration for more business impact. However roadblocks still remain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Fintech Investments
Wall Street Sours on Subprime FinTechs as FinTech IPO Index Loses 1.7%
February 21, 2025

Like the rest of the global economy, the FinTech IPO Index can be boiled down to a word: uncertain. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar Says Company’s Revenue Could Reach $11 Billion
February 20, 2025

OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said Thursday (Feb. 20) that it’s within “the realm of possibility” that the company could achieve $11 billion in revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...