Rafael Ortiz

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Software advertisers dominate early ChatGPT ad spending

Similarweb data show B2B software brands leading ChatGPT ad impressions while major retailers remain outside the top ranks.

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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Apple plans Klarna-backed device leasing service, Bloomberg reports

The Apple Upgrade program is set to cover most major Apple devices from July 28, with Klarna providing financing, Bloomberg report...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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Billtrust links receivables data to Copilot and Claude

Billtrust said its MCP Server gives finance teams read-only access to live invoice-to-cash data inside Microsoft Copilot and Claud...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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UK drops digital ID plan after petition draws nearly 3mn signatures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed the government will abandon a $2.4bn digital ID plan and redirect savings toward lower house...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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Humanoid reaches unicorn status after $152mn Series A

The UK robotics startup said the funding will support mass production, AI development and commercial deployments in logistics, man...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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Equifax doubles AI savings target to $150 million through 2028

Equifax said early AI productivity gains lifted its expected run-rate cost savings for 2026 to 2028, while its $750 million Mexico...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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Synchrony says card spending rose as inflation pressure persisted

Synchrony reported an 8% rise in second-quarter purchase volume, with CFO Brian Wenzel telling PYMNTS that customers kept spending...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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Robotics firms target costly doorstep gap in delivery automation

Boston Dynamics, Amazon and Serve Robotics are testing machines aimed at reducing a delivery leg that industry estimates put at mo...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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White House starts AI clearinghouse for software vulnerabilities

Gold Eagle will use advanced AI to find and validate software flaws, with possible implications for banks’ cyber risk oversight, B...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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American Express adds Bottomline network link to B2B payments platform

American Express said BIP Connect will link eligible customers to Bottomline’s Paymode network, while new invoice-reporting tools...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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State enforcers use existing statutes to police business AI use

State attorneys general are applying consumer, privacy and licensing laws to AI systems as comprehensive federal legislation remai...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago

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Samsung launches AI health assistant in US beta

The beta service connects Samsung Health data with device context as the company expands AI features across its consumer ecosystem...

By Rafael Ortiz · 1 month ago