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Artificial Intelligence
Big Tech Makes Money by Spending on AI Infrastructure
November 01, 2024

Tech giants’ investments in cloud infrastructure are reportedly paying off due to the demand for 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...

Gift Cards
Hallmark Bridges Digital Gifting With Real-World Touches
November 01, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, the quest for the perfect gift intensifies. With consumers increasingly seeking personalized and convenient gifting solutions, Hallmark has introduced Gift Card Greetings, a new product merging physical greeting cards with digital gift cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payments Innovation
Bank of America: Gateways Become Cash Flow Engines for Merchants
November 01, 2024

Payment gateways might be thought of as the workhorses of fund flows, whether it’s for B2B or consumer-facing transactions. It’s the technology that gets payment data moving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Gains 2.3% as Digital Surges Ahead of Earnings
November 01, 2024

The FinTech IPO Index was 2.3% higher in a week that saw the platforms roar ahead — many of them by double digits — in anticipation of earnings reports that won’t come until next month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Banking
63% of Consumers Under 35 Open to Financial Services From Non-Banks
November 01, 2024

Today’s financial landscape is changing as embedded finance integrates banking services into everyday consumer experiences. This development is driven by brands stepping into roles traditionally held by banks, creating innovative and convenient financial solutions for consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Retail
Retail Brief: Walmart and Amazon Revamp Strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
November 01, 2024

Walmart and Amazon are both ramping up their strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, seeking to capture consumer interest during the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Smokestack Upgrades, CFO Intelligence, SMB Innovation
October 31, 2024

The B2B innovation landscape has never been more exciting than right now. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT With Web Search, Taking Aim at Google’s Territory
October 31, 2024

OpenAI unveiled a significant upgrade to its ChatGPT chatbot on Thursday (Oct. 31), integrating web search capabilities that could challenge traditional search engines by offering users direct answers with source citations — a move that brings artificial intelligence deeper into everyday internet use. Get the...

Artificial Intelligence
Meta and AMD Race to Meet Demand for AI With Infrastructure Push
October 31, 2024

Tech giants are pouring unprecedented resources into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure as Meta plans up to $40 billion in 2024 spending and AMD rides the wave to record $6.8 billion in revenue. The sector-wide investment surge comes as companies battle to meet soaring demand, with...