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Artificial Intelligence
AI Regulation: Regulators Call for Balance as Businesses Embrace GenAI
August 21, 2024

As businesses embrace generative artificial intelligence (AI), regulators and industry groups are scrambling to keep pace, calling for balanced oversight that fosters innovation while managing risks. From financial services to aviation, experts argue that existing regulatory powers could be leveraged to govern AI applications, potentially...

Investments
Blockchain Startup Story Raises $80 Million to Protect Intellectual Property From AI
August 21, 2024

Blockchain startup Story raised $80 million in a Series B funding round. 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...

Retail
Walmart Sells JD.com Shares Amid Increased Focus on China
August 21, 2024

Walmart has sold its entire stake in Chinese eCommerce giant JD.com. 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 completing this form,...

B2B Payments
The Trust Factor: Why It’s Crucial for Business Continuity and Resilience
August 21, 2024

In a business landscape where the only certainty is uncertainty, the power of preparation, adaptability and a strong, resilient culture are increasingly important. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Payments
Cross-Border eCommerce Is Reshaping B2B Procurement
August 20, 2024

The complexity of the business-to-business (B2B) space is primarily what causes it to lag consumer-facing innovations. 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...

Delivery
Best Buy Introduces AI-Powered Delivery Tracking, Signaling Shift in Retail Logistics
August 20, 2024

Best Buy is rolling out an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered delivery tracking system that promises minute-by-minute updates. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Launches Fine-Tuning Feature for GPT-4o
August 20, 2024

OpenAI launched fine-tuning for GPT-4o, saying this capability allows developers to increase performance and accuracy for their applications. 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...

Retail
Brands Focus on Post-Purchase Innovations to Foster Customer Loyalty
August 20, 2024

As competition for customer loyalty grows fiercer, brands are sharpening their focus on the post-purchase phase — a critical yet frequently neglected part of the customer journey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Treasury Prime Partner Marketplace Adds Kobalt Labs AI-Powered Compliance Solution
August 20, 2024

Kobalt Labs, which offers an artificial intelligence-powered copilot for risk and compliance teams, joined the Treasury Prime Partner Marketplace. 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...