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When Chatbots Replace Search Bars, Who Wins at Checkout?
When Chatbots Replace Search Bars, Who Wins at Checkout?
May 05, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Perplexity started it in November of 2024 with Buy with Pro. Then Open AI with ChatGPT followed in April 2025. These two large language models...

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Skype Signs Off: The Original Video Call MVP Hangs Up for Good
Skype Signs Off: The Original Video Call MVP Hangs Up for Good
May 03, 2025  |  Technology

Skype, the blue bubble that once connected continents and conference rooms with a single click, will fall silent for good on Monday (May 5). For...

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Bank of America Bets on Value-Added Services for Merchant Growth
Bank of America Bets on Value-Added Services for Merchant Growth
May 02, 2025  |  B2B Payments

With the emergence of cloud computing, 5G and advanced technologies, merchants can take advantage of enterprise-grade solutions designed to run their operations more efficiently. The...

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Visa Gives AI Shopping Agents ‘Intelligent Commerce’ Superpowers
Visa Gives AI Shopping Agents ‘Intelligent Commerce’ Superpowers
April 30, 2025  |  VISA

Visa wants the next wave of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to do more than curate a dream vacation or the perfect outfit to wear for...

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Washington Weekly: Tariffs, Tensions and the New ‘Business as Usual’
Washington Weekly: Tariffs, Tensions and the New ‘Business as Usual’
April 28, 2025  |  Economy

Springtime in Washington, D.C. Cherry blossoms color the presidential monuments. Outdoor cafés in Georgetown are bustling. It’s a time when the talk of the town...

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Banks Rush to Promote Instant Payments as RTP Crosses Billion-Transaction Mark
Banks Rush to Promote Instant Payments as RTP Crosses Billion-Transaction Mark
April 28, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

Roughly seven and a half years after The Clearing House (TCH) launched its RTP® network — the first new U.S. payments infrastructure in four decades...

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AI Takes the Field: How Artificial Intelligence Is Powering the Next Era of Sports
AI Takes the Field: How Artificial Intelligence Is Powering the Next Era of Sports
April 26, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

If you’re a sports fan, April is a smorgasbord. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Mobile Shopping Surge in Brazil Spans Generations, Not Just Gen Z
Mobile Shopping Surge in Brazil Spans Generations, Not Just Gen Z
April 23, 2025  |  Shopping

Shoppers in Brazil are increasingly mobile-first: 61% made their most recent retail purchase using a mobile device. Moreover, the typical Brazilian consumer window shops from...

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Instant Payment Adoption Surges as Microbusinesses Race to Fill Paycheck Gaps
Instant Payment Adoption Surges as Microbusinesses Race to Fill Paycheck Gaps
April 22, 2025  |  Money Mobility

The payments landscape for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) is undergoing a transformation thanks to the growing adoption of instant methods. Such businesses rely on...

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