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Middle-Income Consumers Most Likely to Seek Restaurants Digitally
Middle-Income Consumers Most Likely to Seek Restaurants Digitally
November 16, 2023  |  ResTech

As restaurants look to boost their digital placements to draw new customers, PYMNTS Intelligence found that the most likely to be on the lookout in...

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Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
November 16, 2023  |  Walmart

The impact of inflation on consumer spending has been a consistent concern throughout the year, and indications suggest that this trend is set to persist...

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FTC Seeks Ideas to Prevent Misuse of AI-Enabled Voice Cloning
FTC Seeks Ideas to Prevent Misuse of AI-Enabled Voice Cloning
November 16, 2023  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a proactive stance in protecting consumers from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence-enabled voice cloning technology. The FTC...

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CFPB: Medical Bills Account for 15% of Consumer Complaints
CFPB: Medical Bills Account for 15% of Consumer Complaints
November 16, 2023  |  CFPB

American consumers are routinely hounded over medical bills they don’t even owe. That’s according to a new report issued Thursday (Nov. 16) by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),...

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Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
November 16, 2023  |  Retail

Prices are finally coming down at many retailers. Consumers still may not feel relieved. A report Thursday (Nov. 16) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...

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Music Streaming Services Step up AI to Drive Engagement
Music Streaming Services Step up AI to Drive Engagement
November 16, 2023  |  Streaming

Leading music services are increasing their use of artificial intelligence capabilities to offer increasingly personalized experiences to drive consumer loyalty. For instance, Spotify and Google...

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VC-Led Startup Safety Commitments Spark Debate Around AI Accelerationism 
VC-Led Startup Safety Commitments Spark Debate Around AI Accelerationism 
November 16, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) was no doubt the most pivotal technology of the past year. And it may just prove to be the most pivotal innovation...

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Small Business-Focused Software Firms Warn of Dwindling Revenue
Small Business-Focused Software Firms Warn of Dwindling Revenue
November 16, 2023  |  SMBs

Small businesses are reportedly reducing their software spending, hurting the businesses that make that software. As CNBC reported Thursday (Nov. 16), companies such as HubSpot, Bill, Paycom and ZoomInfo have all recently...

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Report: Samsung Discloses Year-Long Data Breach in UK Store
Report: Samsung Discloses Year-Long Data Breach in UK Store
November 16, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Samsung has reportedly disclosed a year-long breach of its systems, which resulted in unauthorized access to the personal data of customers who made purchases at...

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