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Block Wants to Win With AI, Merchant Verticals and Banking 
Block Wants to Win With AI, Merchant Verticals and Banking 
November 02, 2023  |  Earnings

The return of Jack Dorsey to Square has been good news for its parent, Block. As PYMNTS reported, former Square CEO Alyssa Henry departed the company last month on Oct. 2,...

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Bundling Services With Payments Helps Processors Win With Small Businesses
Bundling Services With Payments Helps Processors Win With Small Businesses
October 30, 2023  |  SMBs

The world of payment processing plays a crucial role in the operations of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). That payment processor landscape, particularly for Main...

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CE 100 Loses 2.5% as Western Union Leads Payment Names Lower
CE 100 Loses 2.5% as Western Union Leads Payment Names Lower
October 30, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index lost 2.5%, as payment-related names led to the downside. The Pay and be Paid segment was the worst performing sector, sliding...

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The Week in AI: Copilots, Unicorns and Calls for Oversight
The Week in AI: Copilots, Unicorns and Calls for Oversight
October 22, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

We are still in the first innings of generative artificial intelligence (AI). But the innovative and groundbreaking technology, which represents an entirely new computing paradigm,...

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Experts Explain How Gen AI Is Helping Businesses Automate Operations, Streamline Workflows
Experts Explain How Gen AI Is Helping Businesses Automate Operations, Streamline Workflows
October 18, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

As businesses and industries continue to seek solutions to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and optimize workflows, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a...

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Square Launches 10 New Generative AI Features to Assist Businesses
Square Launches 10 New Generative AI Features to Assist Businesses
October 18, 2023  |  Commercial Payments

Square has announced the launch of 10 new generative AI features that aim to assist businesses of all sizes, the company announced Wednesday (Oct. 18)....

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1 in 6 Main Street SMB Retailers Are Considering Switching Payment Processors
1 in 6 Main Street SMB Retailers Are Considering Switching Payment Processors
October 17, 2023  |  SMBs

The competition in the payment processor market is fierce because of the success of incumbent leaders, as the majority of Main Street small to midsized...

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Square Gives Merchants New AI Tools
Square Gives Merchants New AI Tools
September 26, 2023  |  eCommerce

Square has added pre-built website design templates and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated product descriptions to its range of eCommerce tools. The features are among several new...

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CE 100 Index Drops 4.3% as All Pillars Slide and WeWork Faces Lawsuit
CE 100 Index Drops 4.3% as All Pillars Slide and WeWork Faces Lawsuit
September 25, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 fell by 4.3% last week, outpacing the broader indices’ decline. The Nasdaq, by way of example, slid 3.5%. All pillars lost ground,...

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