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Artificial Intelligence
How The Stargate Project Could Change AI
April 02, 2024

OpenAI and Microsoft’s reported $100 billion data center project could create advanced, human-like language models that understand context, emotions and nuance, potentially revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) and commerce, experts said. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Investments
Datavolo Raises $21 Million to Build Multimodal Data Pipelines for AI
April 02, 2024

Datavolo has raised $21 million to continue helping customers build scalable and secure multimodal data pipelines for artificial intelligence (AI).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Retail
43% of Retailers Say False Declines Are a Major Problem for Shoppers
April 02, 2024

As retailers look to offer positive payment experiences to shoppers to keep them coming back, a significant share sees false declines as a sticking point, PYMNTS Intelligence research shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Social Commerce
Brands Set Sights on Multibillion-Dollar TikTok Commerce Opportunity Despite Uncertainty
April 02, 2024

Even as the future of TikTok hangs in the balance, brands continue to leverage the platform’s wide audience of young consumers to drive engagement and sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Payments Innovation
Todaq Micro Launches Micropayments Solution, AI Sales Agent
April 02, 2024

Todaq Micro has announced the public beta launch of two new offerings: a micropayments solution and an artificial intelligence (AI) sales agent. 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...

Cross-border Payments
As Visa+ Comes to PayPal and Venmo, Interoperable Cross-Border Payments Gain Ground 
April 02, 2024

Interoperability in payments — paying anyone, anywhere, no matter the network — remains a Holy Grail in payments. 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...

Retail
Retailers Step Up In-Store Media in Bid for Advertiser Spend
April 02, 2024

As retailers feel shoppers’ belt-tightening behaviors hurt sales, many are turning to in-store retail media to increase their revenue and profit margins. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Loyalty & Rewards
More Than 30% of Card Users Opt for Cash Back Rewards
April 02, 2024

While it’s common for businesses to foster customer loyalty by offering perks in exchange for purchases, cardholders have a certain degree of dissatisfaction with the quality of the rewards they are earning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Social Commerce
Social Commerce Platform Flip Raises $144 Million, Adds AI Advertising Engine
April 02, 2024

Social commerce platform Flip has raised $144 million in a Series C funding round. 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...