Artificial Intelligence
Apple Reportedly Links With Alibaba for Chinese AI Rollout
February 11, 2025

Apple reportedly found a partner to help it bring its artificial intelligence features to devices in China. 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...

Cybersecurity
Why CFOs and CISOs Should Care About B2B Cyber Audits
February 11, 2025

Today’s digital landscape is breaking down traditional silos — especially those around core business risks. 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,...

Investments
Sardine Raises $70 Million to Expand AI Risk Platform
February 11, 2025

Sardine raised $70 million in a Series C funding round to expand its artificial intelligence risk platform for fraud, compliance and credit underwriting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Acquisitions
Kort Payments to Acquire Paysafe’s Direct Marketing Payment Processing Business
February 11, 2025

Payments platform Paysafe Limited agreed to sell its direct marketing payment processing business line, Paysafe Direct, to omnichannel payments provider Kort Payments, which is led by Paysafe’s founder and former CEO, Joel Leonoff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Sam Altman Rejects $97 Billion OpenAI Bid and Blasts Musk’s ‘Insecurity’
February 11, 2025

OpenAI’s CEO has once again refused Elon Musk’s offer to take over his company. 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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Vance: ‘Authoritarian Censorship’ in EU Could Smother AI
February 11, 2025

Vice President JD Vance has reportedly warned Europeans against overregulation of 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Money Mobility
Healthcare’s Payment Frictions Find Instant Digital Solution, Study Shows
February 11, 2025

Despite rapid advancements in digital payments, healthcare transactions remain frustratingly slow and outdated. Patients accustomed to seamless digital transactions elsewhere are still dealing with lengthy reimbursement wait times and cumbersome billing processes. The culprit? Many healthcare providers still rely on legacy payment methods — paper...

Checkout Conversion
78% of US Online Retailers Want Tech Upgrades to Improve Checkout Experience
February 11, 2025

Middle-market merchants are focusing on improving the checkout experience to better serve customers and improve conversion rates. 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...

Travel Payments
Credit Cards and Convenience: The Role of Digital in Travel Spending
February 11, 2025

Planning and booking — and especially paying for — trips used to be a largely analog affair. 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...