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Artificial Intelligence
AI Voice Tools Bring ‘Human’ Touch to eCommerce, With Meta and OpenAI Leading the Way
September 26, 2024

OpenAI and Meta have introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) voice features that could reshape how consumers interact with brands.  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...

B2B Payments
This Week in B2B: Junking Clunky Systems and Embracing Innovation
September 26, 2024

Where the consumer space is nimble and flexible, the B2B landscape can be comparatively stiff. 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,...

Investments
Mews Raises $100 Million for Hospitality Tech Offering
September 26, 2024

Hospitality cloud platform Mews has raised $100 million in financing from Vista Credit Partners. 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...

Retail
Amazon Accused in Suit of Touting American Eagle Knock-Offs
September 26, 2024

American Eagle Outfitters has reportedly filed a trademark infringement suit against Amazon. 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...

B2B Payments
How AI, Personalization and Instant Engagement Are Transforming B2B Marketing
September 26, 2024

When technology advances, everything changes. And that couldn’t be truer across the B2B landscape — particularly when it comes to marketing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Cross-border Payments
PayPal Launches in China; Will Support Cross-Border Payments
September 26, 2024

PayPal launched its PayPal Complete Payments platform in China, saying the solution will streamline payment and receivables processes for businesses of all sizes and support their cross-border transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
FCA Wary of AI in Insurance; Harmonic Aims for Mathematical Breakthrough
September 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence is transforming the financial sector, with regulators highlighting potential “uninsurable” risks while innovative applications emerge in small business money management and mathematical problem-solving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Report: OpenAI Plans to Restructure and Become For-Profit Benefit Corporation
September 25, 2024

OpenAI reportedly plans to restructure its core business into a for-profit benefit corporation that won’t be controlled by its nonprofit board. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Point of Sale
Lightspeed Commerce Engages in Discussions of ‘Potential Strategic Alternatives’
September 25, 2024

Lightspeed Commerce responded to media reports of a potential sale of the company, saying that it periodically undertakes a strategic review of its business and that it does not intend to disclose more information except as required by its regulatory obligations. Get the Full Story...