Новости за 03.07.2024

Brazil might be known for samba, soccer and sugar. But you can now add digital transformation to that list. According to PYMNTS Intelligence’s recently released landmark report “How the World Does Digital,” this country with a population of 215 million has emerged as the global leader in digital engagement among its consumers. The nation’s success […]

The Federal Reserve is investigating possible effects generative artificial intelligence (AI) may have on productivity, inflation and the labor market, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday (July 2). Speaking during a panel discussion at the European Central Bank’s Forum on Central Banking in Portugal, Powell said that the massive investments being made in AI suggest […]

Walmart has reportedly held talks with potential buyers of the medical clinics it closed in April. Health insurance companies have been among those potential buyers, but it is not clear if any talks are still ongoing, Reuters reported Tuesday (July 2), citing a paywalled article by Fortune. The retailer aims to recoup some of the […]

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video startup Runway is reportedly looking to raise $450 million at a valuation of $4 billion. The company is in talks with investors, Reuters reported Tuesday (July 2) based on a paywalled article by The Information that cited unnamed sources. Runway did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment. The company […]

Vroom, the online used car dealer that discontinued its eCommerce operations in January, has reportedly agreed to a proposed settlement that would include it paying $1 million that would be refunded to consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said in a Tuesday (July 2) press release that Vroom agreed to the proposed settlement after the regulator took action against […]

Plaid has been rolling out new products and partnerships in recent months, offering additional resources to a broader range of customers, including enterprises. For example, the firm rolled out its new credit underwriting solution, Consumer Report, in early June, saying that it brings bank account-level data to client firms so that the data can be […]

Anthropic’s new funding program for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) evaluations could accelerate the adoption of AI across various commercial sectors, industry experts say.  The AI company announced Tuesday it will fund third-party organizations to develop new methods for assessing AI capabilities and risks, addressing a critical gap in the rapidly evolving field. The initiative seeks […]

Netflix reportedly began phasing out its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers after saying in January that it planned to do so. Social media users in Canada and the United Kingdom have been posting that they received notifications from Netflix that the company’s Basic plan has been discontinued, and they must choose an ad-supported tier […]

Safe Ticketing launched a resale ticket purchasing platform in the United States. The TicketX platform is new to the U.S. market but has a Japanese counterpart, TicketJam, that has been operating since 2017, according to the TicketX website. The new platform includes a website and app that allows customers to buy tickets for major North […]

As consumers increasingly turn to digital content for shopping inspiration, articles are proving to be a relatively effective motivator for purchasing. By the Numbers “Generation Zillennial: How They Shop,” the new PYMNTS Intelligence special report, draws on a survey of more than 3,600 U.S. consumers to examine how purchasing behaviors differ across generations. The study […]

As ongoing financial pressures make it harder for mid-market retailers to compete, without the scale of industry giants or the close customer connections of mom-and-pop shops, these merchants are forced to adapt if they do not want to go the way of, say, Sam Ash. Up Close and Personal To remain competitive and build closer […]