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AI Faces a Data Drought … for Real
AI Faces a Data Drought … for Real
April 10, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The demand for high-quality data, essential for powering artificial intelligence (AI) conversational tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, may soon outstrip supply and potentially stall AI progress,...

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Just in Time for Summer: Apparel and Dining Out Get More Expensive
Just in Time for Summer: Apparel and Dining Out Get More Expensive
April 10, 2024  |  Economy

We’re all booking trips. But what we’re able to spend once we get away from it all … well, that remains to be seen. Delta...

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ServiceUp Adds Expedited Payment Processing to Auto Repair Shop Platform
ServiceUp Adds Expedited Payment Processing to Auto Repair Shop Platform
April 10, 2024  |  Faster Payments

ServiceUp added an expedited payment processing feature to its auto repair shop management platform. The new InstaPay feature ensures that auto repair shops receive their money...

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Google’s AI Updates for Enterprises Point to Big Tech’s Ambitions for B2B
Google’s AI Updates for Enterprises Point to Big Tech’s Ambitions for B2B
April 10, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Big Tech giants have always targeted enterprises.  And with the recent announcement during Alphabet’s annual Google Cloud Next conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday (April 9) of several...

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Lids Co-Founder Launches ‘Make My Cap’ as Young Shoppers Demand Customization
Lids Co-Founder Launches ‘Make My Cap’ as Young Shoppers Demand Customization
April 10, 2024  |  Retail

As the rise of direct-to-consumer (D2C) enables more personalized experiences than ever, both in terms of the shopping journey and the products themselves, Lids’ co-founder is...

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CHIPS Marks Migration to ISO 20222 Messaging
CHIPS Marks Migration to ISO 20222 Messaging
April 10, 2024  |  Payment Methods

The Clearing House says its CHIPS network has migrated to the ISO 20022 messaging format. The adoption of this format by CHIPS (Clearing House Interbank Payment...

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Guesty Raises $130 Million to Expand Short-Term Rental, Hospitality Platform
Guesty Raises $130 Million to Expand Short-Term Rental, Hospitality Platform
April 10, 2024  |  Investments

Guesty raised $130 million in a Series F funding round to expand the capabilities and global footprint of its property management software platform for the short-term...

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European Retailers Awake to the Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers
European Retailers Awake to the Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers
April 10, 2024  |  Retail

Last week, Intersport Deutschland, Germany’s largest sports retailer, announced plans to open 100 new retail storefronts across the country over the next six years, bringing...

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Trustly and Light & Wonder Team on Cashless Casino Deposits
Trustly and Light & Wonder Team on Cashless Casino Deposits
April 10, 2024  |  Partnerships

Trustly launched a payments partnership with games company Light & Wonder. The collaboration is designed to bring cashless, in-person deposits to casino floors using Light & Wonder’s...

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