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Inside Getty Images’ GenAI Transformation Strategy
March 31, 2025

It’s rare for a company to get confronted by a new technology that is so powerful it poses an existential threat to its business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Retailers Increase GenAI Investments, but Need Better Data to Make It Run
March 31, 2025

Retailers are embracing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) at an unprecedented rate, transforming how they analyze transactions, predict customer behavior and secure payments. The data is clear: Businesses that leverage the technology effectively are seeing measurable improvements in customer retention, forecasting accuracy and overall decision-making. Yet...

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Apple Reportedly Developing AI Agent ‘Doctors’ in Latest Health Push
March 30, 2025

Apple is reportedly working on an artificial intelligence (AI) agent that can dispense health advice. 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,...

Retail
GameStop to Close ‘Significant Number’ of Stores in Cost-Cutting Effort
March 28, 2025

GameStop said it expects to close a “significant number” of stores in fiscal 2025 after closing 970 stores in fiscal 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Tesorio Adds AI Agent for Supplier Portals to AR Automation Platform
March 28, 2025

Tesorio has added an AI agent for supplier portals to its platform for accounts receivable (AR) automation, collections and cash flow management. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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This Week in AI: OpenAI, State Laws and Google Gemini
March 28, 2025

This week in AI saw mega-fundraising as well as states shifting their regulations to focus more on growth than risk mitigation. Meanwhile, financial service firms remain cautious on agentic AI as Google introduces its most power model yet: Gemini 2.5. Here’s what happened. Get the...

IPO
CoreWeave IPO Signals Issues With Microsoft-Centric Business Model
March 28, 2025

CoreWeave’s downsizing of its initial public offering (IPO) reportedly signals a cooling of investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence IPOs and for IPOs in general. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Report: SoftBank to Invest $1 Trillion in AI-Powered Robot Factories in US
March 28, 2025

Japanese tech investment firm SoftBank Group is reportedly planning to invest $1 trillion to build artificial intelligence (AI)-equipped factories in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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The US’s $750 Million Bet: Ending Paper Checks to Drive Digital Finance
March 28, 2025

The federal government’s move to eliminate paper checks by Sept. 30 signals a massive shift toward digital transactions, potentially saving the Treasury $750 million. This transition, driven by an executive order, could accelerate the adoption of real-time payments across government and business. PYMNTS breaks it...