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AI Rewrites the Ticket for Car Sales

AI Rewrites the Ticket for Car Sales
AI Rewrites the Ticket for Car Sales
December 03, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Dealers are letting artificial intelligence (AI) take the wheel in reshaping how Americans shop for cars, steering buyers from smart ads to digital showrooms. Get...

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New Year, New AML and Compliance Approach for Financial Institutions
New Year, New AML and Compliance Approach for Financial Institutions
December 03, 2024  |  AML

It’s almost 2025, but many businesses are still facing the same old anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) concerns, among other compliance requirements....

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New CFPB Proposed Rule Would Restrict Data Brokers’ Reach
New CFPB Proposed Rule Would Restrict Data Brokers’ Reach
December 03, 2024  |  CFPB

As the year draws to a close, the end of 2024 has been marked by a flurry of rule-making by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...

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Report: Embedded Finance Turns Eyeballs Into Revenue for Software Publishing Platforms
Report: Embedded Finance Turns Eyeballs Into Revenue for Software Publishing Platforms
December 03, 2024  |  eCommerce

Embedded finance is no longer optional. As competition intensifies, firms that embrace these innovations will lead the way, while those that hesitate risk falling behind....

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Data-Driven Funding Fuels Restaurant Growth and Fills Tables
Data-Driven Funding Fuels Restaurant Growth and Fills Tables
December 03, 2024  |  SMBs

For restaurants, there’s a funding gap, a chasm between gaining access to the capital they need to thrive and grow and the traditional channels offering...

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71% of Financial Institutions Turn to AI to Fight Faster Payments Fraud
71% of Financial Institutions Turn to AI to Fight Faster Payments Fraud
December 03, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

As demand for faster payments grows, so does the risk of fraud. More than 170 million U.S. consumers received at least one disbursement in the...

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Experiential Retail Stages an In-Store Comeback
Experiential Retail Stages an In-Store Comeback
December 02, 2024  |  Retail

Experiential retail is making a comeback as brands pivot from traditional sales models to more engaging shopping experiences driven by consumers seeking more meaningful interactions...

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Cooperating AI Agents Could Redefine How Consumers Shop and Sell
Cooperating AI Agents Could Redefine How Consumers Shop and Sell
December 02, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

A new venture aiming to connect AI services across platforms could transform everyday commerce by letting virtual shopping agents compare prices, schedule deliveries and handle customer...

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