artificial intelligence
Google Reassures Investors in ‘Astonishing’ Month for AI
December 22, 2024

Google’s recent artificial intelligence (AI) efforts have reportedly calmed fears it was lagging its rivals. 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,...

eCommerce
India Forms ‘Tip of the Spear’ for Global eCommerce Growth
December 22, 2024

The world’s most populous country is also one of the most attractive for eCommerce investors. 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,...

Social Commerce
Bluesky Clouded by Scammers as Social Platform’s Popularity Grows
December 22, 2024

Bluesky’s rising popularity in the social media space is not without growing pains. 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....

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OpenAI Preps AI Model With Improved Humanlike Reasoning
December 22, 2024

OpenAI is reportedly readying an artificial intelligence (AI) model offering more evolved humanlike reasoning. 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...

Retail
Was Your Favorite Holiday Tradition Once a Marketing Campaign?
December 21, 2024

From candy canes to Christmas cards, the year-end holiday season is steeped in traditions that often feel timeless. 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...

Acquisitions
Mastercard Finalizes Acquisition of Threat Intelligence Company Recorded Future
December 20, 2024

Mastercard has finalized its previously announced acquisition of threat intelligence company Recorded Future. 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...

Security & Fraud
FTC Finalizes Order Requiring Marriott to Improve Data Security
December 20, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring Marriott International and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide to implement a comprehensive information security program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Bank Regulation
SEC Fines Deutsche Bank Securities $4 Million for ‘Stale’ Suspicious Activity Reports
December 20, 2024

Deutsche Bank Securities agreed to pay a $4 million civil penalty to settle Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges that it failed to file certain Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in a timely manner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

CFO
5 Ways 2024 Kicked Off a New Era for CFOs and Treasury Pros
December 20, 2024

The year 2024 has been nothing short of transformative for CFOs and treasurers, reshaping their roles into a blend of strategy, technology and operational precision.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...