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Artificial Intelligence
Apple Disables AI-Generated News Summaries Amid Complaints of Made-Up Info
January 17, 2025

Apple reportedly disabled artificial intelligence-generated news summaries on the beta version of a new iOS operating system. 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...

Retail
eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift
January 17, 2025

December’s retail sales, released on Thursday (Jan. 16) by the Census Bureau, were a snapshot of consumer resilience, buoyed by end-of-year sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
Computing Architectures for AI Workloads Face a Dilemma
January 17, 2025

A fork in the road is emerging in computing architectures that could upend the pecking order of today’s leading chipmakers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Artificial Intelligence
GenAI Helps Resale Move Secondhand to First Choice
January 17, 2025

For retailers, the rise of artificial intelligence-driven tools presents not just an opportunity, but a mandate to evolve. 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...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Gains 3% as Katapult Shares Vault Higher on Q4 Originations
January 17, 2025

Earnings season is officially here as the big banks weighed in this week. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
Divided FTC Refers Complaint Against Snap’s AI Chatbot to Justice Department
January 16, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Thursday (Jan. 16) that it referred a complaint against Snapchat operator Snap to the Department of Justice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: ChatGPT Plus Has Top Retention Rate Among AI Subscription Services
January 16, 2025

ChatGPT Plus is reportedly the artificial intelligence (AI) subscription service that retains the highest percentage of paying customers after six months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Retail
Amazon Launches Retail Ad Service to Compete With Walmart Connect
January 16, 2025

Amazon has launched its Retail Ad Service, a new platform designed to help retailers easily incorporate targeted advertising into their digital storefronts. Powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the service allows retailers to display ads on product, search and browse pages, while purchases are completed...

Investments
1Money Raises $20 Million to Launch Network for Stablecoin Payments
January 16, 2025

1Money emerged from stealth Thursday (Jan. 16), saying it raised over $20 million in seed capital and is developing Layer 1 protocol purpose-built for stablecoin payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...