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Why Zero-Click Search Is Forcing Businesses to Pivot
artificial intelligence // August 25, 2025

Marketers have been working for years to refine their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to ensure their company websites are visible in search results. But search powered by artificial intelligence (AI) risks making SEO all but obsolete. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Cloudflare Debuts Bot Blocker to Help ‘Internet Survive Age of AI’
artificial intelligence // July 01, 2025

Software firm Cloudflare has introduced a tool to block bot crawlers from accessing web content without permission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Why AI Chatbots Are the New ‘Must-Have’ for Online Retailers
artificial intelligence // May 28, 2025

The days of writing SEO-friendly copy that would be enough to bring customers to a brand’s website will soon be a thing of the past, as AI chatbots increasingly take over search queries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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

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 Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Why AI Chatbots Are the New ‘Must-Have’ for Online Retailers

May 28, 2025
The days of writing SEO-friendly copy that would be enough to bring customers to a brand’s website will soon be a thing of the past, as AI chatbots increasingly take over search queries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

AI Gives Customer Service Positive Revenue Spin

March 24, 2025
Enterprises are expanding their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experience to encompass the entirety of the process, not just relegating it to back-office tasks. In addition to speeding...

Microsoft Tries to One-Up OpenAI With GenAI-Powered Bing

July 25, 2024
In a move that could transform online shopping, Microsoft’s Bing fired back at Google this week with its own artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “generative search” feature. And it’s not the only one...

Say Hello to Astra: Google Launches AI-Boosted Searches and a Smart Voice Assistant

May 15, 2024
Google unveiled a range of artificial intelligence (AI) advancements at its annual developer conference Tuesday (May 14), including more sophisticated analysis powered by Gemini, smarter assistants like Astra, and an...

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Cloudflare Debuts Bot Blocker to Help ‘Internet Survive Age of AI’

July 01, 2025
Software firm Cloudflare has introduced a tool to block bot crawlers from accessing web content without permission. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Apple Eyes Adding AI Search to Replace Google, Ending Tech Giant Partnership

May 07, 2025
Apple is “actively looking at” revamping its Safari web browser to concentrate on artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search engines and shift away from Google search, potentially creating a colossal shift in...

Google’s AI Search Switch Leaves Indie Websites Unmoored

April 07, 2025
Google’s AI-generated search answers have reportedly not been good for independent websites. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Report: SEO Firm Yext Considering Sale After Attracting Takeover Interest

June 07, 2024
Search engine optimization (SEO) firm Yext is reportedly considering a sale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...