artificial intelligence
Character.AI CEO Envisions Future With ‘AI Friends’
August 17, 2025

Would you count an AI among your list of friends?  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...

Consumer Insights
Retail Earnings Could Assess Consumers’ Post-Tariff Health
August 17, 2025

This week will see Walmart and other major U.S. retailers report their quarterly earnings. 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...

Cryptocurrency
Gemini Pursues IPO Amid Surge in Losses
August 17, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini says it is ready to go public amid rising losses. 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
Labubu Mania: From Bridal Boutiques to Blockchain
August 16, 2025

David’s Bridal once helped you snag a gown; now it wants to outfit your inner gremlin. The 70-year-old retailer will make you a dress for your Labubu plushie. It’s the latest twist in the runaway toy craze that’s turned Pop Mart’s snaggle-toothed sprite into a...

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ChatGPT Mobile App Revenue Increases Sixfold Since 2024
August 15, 2025

The ChatGPT mobile app is reportedly earning more than six times as much revenue as it did last year. 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...

Real-Time Payments
Routable Adds FedNow Instant Payments to Accounts Payable Automation Platform
August 15, 2025

Routable added the FedNow® Service to the instant payment capabilities accessible through its accounts payable automation 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 to our...

IPO
Via Bets on Connected Transit as It Heads to IPO
August 15, 2025

The modernization of transportation isn’t just about the shiny new buses or autonomous pilot. 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...

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Enterprises Confront the Real Price Tag of AI Deployment
August 15, 2025

The rush to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into enterprise operations is colliding with a complex and sometimes underestimated reality: Deploying AI at scale can be pricey, and the true cost can extend far beyond the per-million-token rates on vendor websites. Get the Full Story Complete...

Legal
Roblox Denies Louisiana’s Allegation That Gaming Platform Lacks Safety Protocols
August 15, 2025

Roblox responded Friday (Aug. 15) to a Louisiana lawsuit alleging that the company fails to protect children on its interactive online gaming platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...