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FTC Urges Continued Research Into ‘Surveillance Pricing’
January 17, 2025

Days before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released early findings from its ongoing study of what it calls “surveillance pricing” and said this research should continue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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GrubMarket Settles SEC Charges That It Gave Investors Unreliable Financial Information
January 17, 2025

GrubMarket, a private eCommerce food distributor, settled Securities and Exchange Commission charges that it violated antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws by providing investors with unreliable financial information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
This Week in AI: Biden Signs Executive Orders; Nvidia Targets Healthcare
January 17, 2025

This week in artificial intelligence, President Joe Biden issued executive orders related to AI leadership and safety while Nvidia unveiled partnerships with healthcare organizations to accelerate drug discovery. OpenAI, Amazon and Elon Musk were also in the news. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Trump ‘Reviewing Situation’ After Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
January 17, 2025

After the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the law that forces a sale or ban of TikTok, the company and President-elect Donald Trump said in separate statements that there may be a solution that keeps the social media app available in the U.S. Get the Full...

Artificial Intelligence
Apple Disables AI-Generated News Summaries Amid Complaints of Made-Up Info
January 17, 2025

Apple reportedly disabled artificial intelligence-generated news summaries on the beta version of a new iOS operating system. 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...

Retail
eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift
January 17, 2025

December’s retail sales, released on Thursday (Jan. 16) by the Census Bureau, were a snapshot of consumer resilience, buoyed by end-of-year sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Equifax to Settle CFPB Allegations of Inaccurate Credit Reports
January 17, 2025

Equifax has agreed to a settlement and consent order that will resolve Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) allegations that the consumer reporting agency failed to take steps to ensure the accuracy of its credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FTC Order Bans GM From Disclosing Data From Connected Vehicles
January 17, 2025

General Motors agreed to a proposed order to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that it collected, used and sold data from connected cars without drivers’ knowledge or consent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
GenAI Helps Resale Move Secondhand to First Choice
January 17, 2025

For retailers, the rise of artificial intelligence-driven tools presents not just an opportunity, but a mandate to evolve. 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...