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10 Curious (and Occasionally Ridiculous) Facts About Halloween, AI and Money

10 Curious (and Occasionally Ridiculous) Facts About Halloween, AI and Money
10 Curious (and Occasionally Ridiculous) Facts About Halloween, AI and Money
September 20, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

This Weekender takes a fresh look at Halloween in the era of AI: how payments shape the party, how algorithms pick your costume, why chocolate...

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University of Cha-Ching: Freshman Year Comes With Surge Pricing
University of Cha-Ching: Freshman Year Comes With Surge Pricing
September 13, 2025  |  The Weekender

Move over, FOMO. Make way for FOMP, or fear of missing a payment, that grips college-bound students and their slightly pale parents in 2025. The...

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Google AI Model Uses Virtual Satellite to Map Earth
Google AI Model Uses Virtual Satellite to Map Earth
September 06, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Google DeepMind introduced a new artificial intelligence model that captures the vivid details of the Earth’s surface, which helps scientists and governments make better decisions...

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AI Model Betting Is the New Fantasy Football
AI Model Betting Is the New Fantasy Football
August 30, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Sports gambling has DraftKings. Political junkies have PredictIt. And now the world’s nerdiest corner — the artificial intelligence (AI) scene — has its own set...

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NASA and Google Test AI ‘Space Doctor’
NASA and Google Test AI ‘Space Doctor’
August 23, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Star Trek’s fictional Dr. “Bones” McCoy may have had a tricorder, but NASA astronauts could soon have something almost as futuristic and real: An artificial...

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Labubu Mania: From Bridal Boutiques to Blockchain
Labubu Mania: From Bridal Boutiques to Blockchain
August 16, 2025  |  Retail

David’s Bridal once helped you snag a gown; now it wants to outfit your inner gremlin. The 70-year-old retailer will make you a dress for...

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Lights, Camera, Input: Film Festival Celebrates ‘Authentic’ Emotion Generated by AI
Lights, Camera, Input: Film Festival Celebrates ‘Authentic’ Emotion Generated by AI
August 09, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

A new kind of filmmaker is set to walk the red carpet at this year’s Venice film festival: human creators who embrace artificial intelligence in...

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Ten Fun (and Slightly Bizarre) Facts About Back-to-School Shopping
Ten Fun (and Slightly Bizarre) Facts About Back-to-School Shopping
August 02, 2025  |  Retail

Back-to-school spending is at a record high, with parents shelling out over $1,200 per household and turning to financing to cover costs. Get the Full...

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How AI Is Giving Famous Artworks a Makeover (and Why Collectors Are Cheering)
How AI Is Giving Famous Artworks a Makeover (and Why Collectors Are Cheering)
July 26, 2025  |  The Weekender

Move over, white-gloved conservators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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