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Emotive AI Aims to Offer New Ways to Connect With Consumers
Emotive AI Aims to Offer New Ways to Connect With Consumers
April 26, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

In a lab in London, a new generation of avatars is learning to smile, frown and wink — not just as programmed, but in response...

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EU Antitrust Chief Margrethe Vestager Says AI Needs ‘Vibrant Competition’
EU Antitrust Chief Margrethe Vestager Says AI Needs ‘Vibrant Competition’
April 26, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

In a meeting that underscores the European Union’s ongoing scrutiny of the tech industry, Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s antitrust chief, held discussions with representatives from the French...

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Advanced Tech Adds Miles of Progress to Smart City Vision
Advanced Tech Adds Miles of Progress to Smart City Vision
April 26, 2024  |  Technology

The global smart cities landscape is evolving, driven by the fusion of urbanization and technological advancements. This transformative shift is underscored by the recent release...

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The State of Main Street Heading Into Small Business Week
The State of Main Street Heading Into Small Business Week
April 26, 2024  |  SMBs

Despite the moniker attached to their segment, small businesses loom large in the American economy.  And with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrating National Small...

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Consumers Are Slow to Adopt Mobile Wallets for Store Payments
Consumers Are Slow to Adopt Mobile Wallets for Store Payments
April 26, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Consumers are using mobile wallets more, but it is taking a while for them to grow accustomed to utilizing the technology to pay in stores,...

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Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’
Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’
April 26, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart has been expanding its omnichannel capabilities across its three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club. The company’s people and technology are dedicated...

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Trove CEO: Consumers Look to Brands for Streamlined Resale Experiences
Trove CEO: Consumers Look to Brands for Streamlined Resale Experiences
April 26, 2024  |  Retail

Tired of proverbially picking their way through online resale marketplaces, consumers are looking for more streamlined secondhand shopping experiences that more closely resemble the ease...

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44% of Consumers Need Multiple Prompts for Card-Linked Offers
44% of Consumers Need Multiple Prompts for Card-Linked Offers
April 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Card-linked offers — those special promotions designed to encourage consumers to use their credit and debit cards at specific locations or for specific items —...

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California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
California Uber Drivers Reap $1 Billion in Benefits Since 2020
April 26, 2024  |  Gig Economy

Uber says it has made an investment exceeding $1 billion in benefits for its California drivers and couriers since 2020. This investment is aimed at...

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