Gig Economy
Upwork: Demand for AI Talent Drove Record Revenue in 2024
February 12, 2025

Work marketplace Upwork earned record revenue in 2024 and attributed its gains in part to artificial intelligence (AI). 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...

Regulation
European Commission Withdraws Draft Rules on Technology Patents, AI Liability and Consumer Privacy
February 12, 2025

The European Commission (EC) will stop pursuing three draft rules that would have regulated technology patents, artificial intelligence (AI) liability and consumer privacy on messaging apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Earnings
Bitcoin Trading Boosts Robinhood Crypto Transaction Revenues 700%
February 12, 2025

The crypto and stock market surges leading into the presidential election and beyond helped buoy Robinhood’s fortunes in the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

artificial intelligence
OpenAI to Release GPT-4.5 Within Weeks, GPT-5 Within Months
February 12, 2025

OpenAI will release GPT-4.5 within weeks and GPT-5 within months, CEO Sam Altman said Wednesday (Feb. 12) in posts on X. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Healthcare
Walgreens Continues Efforts to Divest Healthcare Clinic Chain VillageMD
February 12, 2025

Walgreens Boots Alliance-backed healthcare clinic chain VillageMD is reportedly working with advisers to explore a sale, restructuring or other options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Apple
Report: Apple Explores Robots for Smart Home Applications
February 12, 2025

Apple is reportedly exploring both humanoid and non-humanoid robots for smart home 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

artificial intelligence
AI Action Summit: Global AI Regulations Tilting Toward Growth
February 12, 2025

This week’s AI Action Summit, which brought together world leaders and business titans to France, has a singular message: The global focus will be on supporting artificial intelligence (AI) growth and innovation, which may boost the economy and drive business expansion across industries. Get the...

Amazon
Amazon Mobile Shopping App Features Products From Other Sites
February 12, 2025

Amazon is testing a new feature that enables users of the Amazon Shopping app to find select products from other sites and go there to purchase them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

CFPB
CFPB Lays Off Dozens of Employees as Headquarters Remains Closed
February 12, 2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reportedly sent termination notes to dozens of employees late Tuesday (Feb. 11). 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...