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CFPB
CFPB: US Bank Illegally Blocked Workers From Unemployment Benefits
December 19, 2023

America’s consumer watchdog said U.S. Bank wrongly kept workers from unemployment benefits during the pandemic. 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,...

CFPB
CFPB: Student Banking Products Have Unusually High Fees
December 19, 2023

American college students’ first bank accounts might end up being their worst bank accounts. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
How AI Firms Plan to Build, Then Control, Superhuman Intelligence
December 19, 2023

At the center of many of humanity’s most compelling problems and innovations lie inscrutable paradoxes.  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,...

Security & Fraud
Comcast Reports Hack Exposed Data of Nearly 36 Million Xfinity Customers 
December 19, 2023

Comcast says hackers stole personal data from millions of customers during a recent breach. 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....

eCommerce
Tokens.com Launches Platform for Advertising Within Virtual Gaming Worlds
December 19, 2023

Tokens.com has launched a proprietary eCommerce platform that allows product placement and advertising within virtual gaming worlds like Roblox and Fortnite.  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...

Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Merchants Give Low Marks to AI-Powered Review Highlights
December 19, 2023

Earlier this year, Amazon began using artificial intelligence to feature the highlights of customers’ product reviews. 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...

Investments
Carlyle and Insight Partners Invest in Supply Chain Firm Exiger
December 19, 2023

Funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle and global software investor Insight Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to provide majority investment in Exiger, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm focused on helping corporations, government agencies and banks manage supply chains. Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Why Sally Beauty Is Investing in Free Services for Frugal Customers
December 19, 2023

Beauty retailer Sally Beauty has introduced Licensed Colorist OnDemand, a digital consultation service allowing individuals to confidently color their hair with recommendations from licensed professionals. The service, available for free, aims to address the education gap surrounding at-home hair color.  Get the Full Story Complete...

Retail
Ebay to Take on Poshmark, The RealReal for Luxury Resale Spend 
December 19, 2023

In a bid to draw consumers to its eCommerce platform, eBay is exploring new retail avenues. 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...