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Dental-Care AI Startup Pearl Raises $58 Million
July 24, 2024

Pearl, an AI startup focused on the dental industry, has raised $58 million. 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....

Retail
Shop Talk: High-End Consumers Swap Fancy Threads for Fancy Sweets
July 24, 2024

As consumers cut back on many premium products in the face of ongoing economic challenges, luxury chocolate brand MarieBelle New York is benefitting from shoppers’ desire to enjoy high-end experiences without breaking the bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
Billie Begins Adding B2B BNPL to Stripe Platform in Europe
July 24, 2024

Billie’s B2B buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution has been integrated with Stripe and is now available on that financial infrastructure platform to select customers in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Colin Kaepernick Launches AI Company Focused on Creators
July 24, 2024

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) company that aims to use the technology to help creators produce, distribute and merchandise their work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Musk Polls X Users: Should Tesla Invest in AI?
July 24, 2024

Elon Musk is asking users of his social media platform if his car company should invest in his AI platform. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Trending: AI Gets Smarter on Fraud and Financial Crime as New Models Boost Security
July 24, 2024

In a world inundated with data, traditional methods of financial crime detection are becoming inadequate. 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
Visa: AI Helped Block 80 Million Fraudulent Transactions in 2023
July 23, 2024

Visa’s investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology reportedly enabled the payments processor to block 80 million fraudulent transactions worth $40 billion in 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
HFSC Chairman McHenry: US Must Remain Leader in AI Development
July 23, 2024

The financial services industry may serve as a proving ground for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., said Tuesday (July 23). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Amazon’s AI Alignment Call Sparks Industry Debate
July 23, 2024

After Amazon called for global alignment on responsible artificial intelligence (AI) measures, industry experts are weighing in on the potential implications for international commerce and tech regulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...