Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence
AI Makes A Play Into Pranks
July 17, 2021

Here at PYMNTS over the last few years, we’ve had no shortage of things to write about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning — and the many wondrous contributions these technologies can make to ensure that our payments and commerce experiences are safer, smoother and...

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As Chatbots Turn 50, Their Use And Development Is Still Growing
July 14, 2021

Chatbots have come a long way from the early versions back in the 1960s — yes, the 1960s — such as ELIZA, who imitated a psychotherapist through pattern matching and response selection technology. Today, for people who want their questions answered quickly, the lowly chatbot...

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Subscription Companies Use AI To Keep False Declines To Record Lows
July 08, 2021

You could call it the false decline fallout. That’s where a good and functioning eCommerce subscription relationship suddenly goes haywire due to the unexpected and unwanted intrusion of a false payment decline into an otherwise perfect business arrangement. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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ByteDance Allows Other Companies To Buy TikTok AI Tech
July 05, 2021

ByteDance has begun selling the artificial intelligence that powers its blockbuster TikTok app to other companies outside China, the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Perfect’s YouCam Teams With Smashbox For AI Face Analyzer
June 29, 2021

Beauty technology startup Perfect, developer of the YouCam Makeup app, is further collaborating with Smashbox Cosmetics to create a face analyzer powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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SoftBank Puts ‘Pepper’ Robot On Hold As Bot Biz Does Some Soul-Searching
June 29, 2021

In its latest move to redefine the firm’s relationship to robotics, SoftBank announced that it has halted production on its Pepper robot. It is the firm’s second major move away from robotics of late — last week, the company finalized its deal to sell robotics...

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Walmart Uses Predictive AI To Avoid E-Grocery Substitution Shame
June 25, 2021

With e-grocery options that rely on in-store picking, substitutions are still something of a sticking point for many shoppers. On Thursday (June 24), Walmart announced its solution: Rather than relying on human intelligence to make the switch, the company will offer the ability for in-store...

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NXTsoft, Upstart Partnership Aims To Bring AI To More Lenders
June 23, 2021

NXTsoft, which provides API connectivity for banks and FinTechs, announced on Wednesday (June 23) that it has formed a partnership with the artificial intelligence (AI) lending platform provider Upstart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Banks Turn To AI To ‘Get Serious’ About Credit Lifecycle Management
June 17, 2021

Although the total number of banks that use artificial intelligence (AI) to assess credit risk has tripled in the past three years, those gains have overwhelmingly been limited to the largest lenders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...