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Google Unveils AI Tools to Help Brands, Retailers Drive Commerce Growth

Google Unveils AI Tools to Help Brands, Retailers Drive Commerce Growth
Google Unveils AI Tools to Help Brands, Retailers Drive Commerce Growth
May 21, 2025  |  Google

Google on Wednesday (May 21) unveiled a slew of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools to help brands drive growth in shopping and ad effectiveness. Get the...

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With Bitcoin at Record High, Smaller Banks Face Urgent Crypto Decisions
With Bitcoin at Record High, Smaller Banks Face Urgent Crypto Decisions
May 21, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

New rules for cryptocurrency could be around the corner in the U.S., and in many ways the industry is already preparing for its fully-mainstream debut....

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OpenAI Texas Data Center Lands $11.6 Billion in Funding Commitments
OpenAI Texas Data Center Lands $11.6 Billion in Funding Commitments
May 21, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

One of OpenAI’s future data centers has reportedly secured $11.6 billion in funding commitments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Target Reports Sales Drop as Consumers Focus on ‘Needs-Based Categories’
Target Reports Sales Drop as Consumers Focus on ‘Needs-Based Categories’
May 21, 2025  |  Earnings

Target reported a 3.8% decrease in comparable sales for the first quarter and said it expects to see a low single-digit decline in sales for...

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Coalition Asks US House to Reject Freeze on State AI Regulations
Coalition Asks US House to Reject Freeze on State AI Regulations
May 21, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

More than 140 organizations are asking U.S. House leaders to reject a proposed 10-year freeze on state-level regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), saying it would...

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FIS and Kipp Team to Prevent Debit Card Declines
FIS and Kipp Team to Prevent Debit Card Declines
May 21, 2025  |  Partnerships

FinTech company FIS teamed with Kipp, a collaboration platform for card issuers and merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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eCommerce Growth Tops Overall Retail Sales Even as Consumers Prioritize Everyday Spend
eCommerce Growth Tops Overall Retail Sales Even as Consumers Prioritize Everyday Spend
May 21, 2025  |  Economy

Consumers are tightening their grips on their wallets — digital ones and the ones kept in pockets and purses — and yet eCommerce sales still...

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Big Tech’s Enterprise Cloud Launches Move AI From Feature to Framework
Big Tech’s Enterprise Cloud Launches Move AI From Feature to Framework
May 21, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Dynamic and uncertain times can help build nimble companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Worldpay Brings Domestic Acquiring Capabilities to Colombia
Worldpay Brings Domestic Acquiring Capabilities to Colombia
May 21, 2025  |  eCommerce

Payments tech firm Worldpay says it now offers domestic acquiring capabilities in Colombia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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