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Biometrics
Real-Time Biometric Attendance Trackers Spark Student Safety Concerns
February 09, 2024

The increasing attacks on educational institutions, especially in the U.S., has prompted a pressing need for robust security measures to safeguard school campuses.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Over 200 US AI Firms Join Government’s Consortium on Safety
February 09, 2024

Advances in technology have a track record of productively transforming society. 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...

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TechBio Firm Owkin and AWS Team on GenAI and Drug Discovery
February 09, 2024

TechBio firm Owkin selected Amazon Web Services as its primary cloud provider. 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...

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Report: OpenAI Surpasses $2 Billion in Annualized Revenue
February 09, 2024

OpenAI reportedly surpassed $2 billion in annualized revenue in December. 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 form,...

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Disney Tests AI Tool That Matches Commercials to Appropriate Content
February 09, 2024

Disney is beta testing a new advertising tool for its streaming services that matches commercials with appropriate scenes in movies or shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
Cerebras: Enterprise AI Success Driven by Data, Domain Expertise and Collaboration
February 09, 2024

Artificial intelligence compute products are in short supply and facing hot demand. 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...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Ekes Out 0.6% Gain Led by Katapult and Nuvei
February 09, 2024

The FinTech IPO Index gains 0.6%, with only a bit of earnings in the mix — and with a spate of partnership announcements dominating the headlines. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

eCommerce
1 in 10 Consumers Use Online Shopping to Manage Expenses
February 09, 2024

Time is money, and consumers are constantly seeking ways to make their lives more efficient. One area where this is particularly evident is in the way people shop for personal and household supplies.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Amazon Chips Away at Walmart Grocery Lead With Unified Pickup Options
February 09, 2024

As Amazon continues to try to shrink the gap between its own share of consumers’ grocery spending and Walmart’s, the eCommerce giant is retooling its mass-market brick-and-mortar offerings and looking to provide one-stop pickup options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...