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Payment Methods
41% of Pay-by-Bank Users Want to Use It for Ridesharing
October 28, 2024

Despite the growing interest in digital payment methods, the adoption of pay by bank remains surprisingly low. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “What Consumers Need for Pay by Bank to Catch On,” done in collaboration with Trustly, looks at the barriers to adoption and what payment...

IPO
Nasdaq CEO Expects IPOs to Pick Up Steam in 2025
October 27, 2024

While this year hasn’t seen an initial public offering (IPO) rebound, the CEO of Nasdaq reportedly isn’t surprised. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Tiny AI Models Could Give Retailers Big Cost Edge
October 27, 2024

Companies from corner stores to retail giants are discovering that pocket-sized artificial intelligence (AI) can ring up big savings, as nimble new language models match their hulking predecessors at a fraction of the cost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Artificial Intelligence
Cisco Debuts AI Agents to Supplement Human Customer Service Reps
October 27, 2024

Cisco is betting that artificial intelligence (AI) can handle most customer service calls within a few years, as the tech giant unveiled a conversational AI agent that it claims will eliminate dreaded hold times and frustrating automated phone menus. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: Google Exploring AI That Can Take Over Web Browsers
October 27, 2024

Google is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that can take over web browsers. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Pets Offer a Playful Peek Into the Future
October 26, 2024

Meet the new breed of best friend: artificial intelligence pets that are padding into homes, no kibble required. 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...

Investments
Visa-Backed Osigu Raises $25 Million for Healthcare Platform
October 25, 2024

Osigu has announced the first closing of its $25 million Series B funding round, saying it will use the funding to grow its healthcare revenue cycle and claims management platform in Latin America and the Caribbean. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Investments
Waymo and WeRide Raise Funds for Continued Autonomous Vehicle Development
October 25, 2024

Three companies in the autonomous vehicle space are raising money for their efforts. 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
Perplexity Says AI Search Engine Serves 100 Million Queries Per Week
October 25, 2024

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas said Friday (Oct. 25) that the artificial intelligence (AI) search company is serving over 100 million queries per week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...