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As experts hint at the nearing technical limits of large language models (LLMs), the spotlight turns to retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) — a promising advancement that could redefine artificial intelligence (AI) by merging information retrieval with natural language generation.
LLMs have led AI technology and improved various applications. However, their tendency to generate false information...
In Walmart’s sprawling distribution centers, a quiet change is underway.
The retail behemoth is preparing to deploy a fleet of 19 autonomous electric forklifts across four of its facilities, marking a significant step forward in integrating AI-powered robots into industrial settings.
As these machines take on the repetitive and strenuous tasks of moving goods, they offer a glimpse into a...
TikTok owner ByteDance would reportedly rather shut down the social media platform than sell it.
That’s what the firm plans to do if it is unsuccessful in its legal efforts to fight legislation that would ban TikTok from app stores in the United States if it is not sold, Reuters reported Thursday (April 25), citing unnamed sources.
ByteDance considers TikTok’s algorithms to be a core part of the...
Digital transformation is the name of the game — and that’s great news for Microsoft.
The company, which reported its Fiscal Year 2024 Q3 earnings results on Thursday (April 25), has seen ongoing enterprise digitization fuel a greater appetite across the business landscape for innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services — innovations that Microsoft is more than happy to...
Digital platforms are transforming the personal finance landscape for renters by emphasizing the importance of leveraging nuanced insights derived from rental payment data, a facet traditionally excluded from credit scoring models.
Among the firms driving this transformation is EasyKnock, a home equity solution platform, which recently partnered with Piñata to offer its customers access to...
Stripe is bringing back crypto payments after stopping them in 2018.
John Collison, co-founder of Stripe, said in a Thursday (April 25) post on X (formerly Twitter): “Crypto is back.”
Crypto is back. @Stripe will start supporting global stablecoin payments this summer. Transactions instantly settle on-chain and automatically convert to fiat. Join the waitlist https://t.co/hws2OsU3Id and watch...
Split-payment or installment plans such as buy now, pay later (BNPL) enable consumers to shop more strategically, buying items one day and paying for them with a set schedule of payments over time to better manage their budgets.
According to PYMNTS Intelligence’s “Divided, Not Conquered: Acquirer and Merchant Confusion Clouds Split-Payments Landscape” report, a collaboration with Splitit, this...
Come for the comments about AI. Stay for the earnings call. That will most likely be the pattern of big tech earnings over the next two weeks as companies prioritize technology over financial reporting.
It was the case when Meta reported Wednesday (April 24). And it was the case for Alphabet when it reported its Q1 earnings on Thursday (April 25).
By the numbers, the company rode its traditional...
Mastercard is introducing a card issuance function for its FinTech Express platform.
The payments giant made that announcement Thursday (April 25) as part of a broader rollout of enhancements to FinTech Express and its Engage program.
The idea, the company said in a news release, is to make “it even easier for FinTechs and enablers to partner with Mastercard to quickly build and deploy...
Whether it’s a delivery service rushing to fulfill orders, a construction crew on a project or a catering company prepping for a weekend event, all these businesses rely on fleets of vehicles to keep their operations running smoothly.
However, managing these fleets poses a significant challenge. From procuring vehicles to handling maintenance and navigating the complexities of financing, the...