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Synchrony Debuts ChatGPT Plugin to Promote Offers

Synchrony Debuts ChatGPT Plugin to Promote Offers
Synchrony Debuts ChatGPT Plugin to Promote Offers
August 17, 2026  |  Partnerships

Consumer financial services company Synchrony will launch a ChatGPT plugin that will allow consumers to discover savings and offers from the Synchrony Marketplace within OpenAI’s ChatGPT and browse promotional financing, deals and...

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AI Labs Stop Competing on Smarts and Start Competing on Price
AI Labs Stop Competing on Smarts and Start Competing on Price
August 17, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The cost of querying an artificial intelligence (AI) model performing at GPT-3.5’s level fell from $20 per million tokens in November 2022 to $0.07 per...

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Fireblocks Chooses Ex-SEC Commissioner as New Policy Chief
Fireblocks Chooses Ex-SEC Commissioner as New Policy Chief
August 17, 2026  |  Personnel

Blockchain infrastructure platform Fireblocks has named a new chief regulatory/policy officer and general counsel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Uber Teams With Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery Service
Uber Teams With Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery Service
August 17, 2026  |  Delivery

Uber hopes to expand its U.S. delivery business by teaming with drone company Zipline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Patient Financing Becomes Part of the Healthcare Checkout
Patient Financing Becomes Part of the Healthcare Checkout
August 17, 2026  |  Healthcare

For a patient facing a crown, a new pair of prescription lenses or an unexpected veterinary procedure, the decision to proceed can depend as much...

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US Weighs Banning Nations From Pax Silica If They Join China AI Group
US Weighs Banning Nations From Pax Silica If They Join China AI Group
August 17, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The United States is preparing to tell countries that they will be excluded from a U.S.-led artificial intelligence coalition if they join a Chinese-led one,...

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Groq Raises $350 Million to Fund AI Inference Goals
Groq Raises $350 Million to Fund AI Inference Goals
August 17, 2026  |  Investments

Artificial intelligence (AI) inference company Groq has raised $350 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Freightos Shows the AI Freight Payoff Starts With Transactions
Freightos Shows the AI Freight Payoff Starts With Transactions
August 17, 2026  |  Earnings

Global freight is becoming more digital, and it’s happening just in time for artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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