Stripe can benefit from Uber’s global reach, while Uber can cut checkout friction for customers.
Kenyan contractors who were paid $1.50 an hour to build ChatGPT unionize: The workers want higher pay and benefits. It could contribute to pricier generative AI in the future.
Startup job market gains its footing as VC funding picks up: Despite economic headwinds and a tech skills deficit, companies are still hiring, with new startups snatching talent.
While US banking was in turmoil, UK banks generated solid revenue and profit growth amid climbing rates. That looks set to continue.
Digital channels make fraud easier, leaving lenders wrestling with costs, losses, and customer friction.
Fintechs and incumbents can capitalize on an underpenetrated Asia Pacific region ripe for growth.
Even after the retailer slashed many of the app’s rewards, convenience and brand loyalty sent the mobile wallet’s use soaring.
Speculation about which regional bank might fail next is rising as the Fed and Treasury balance policy moves.
This is part of the payment network’s small business program, which can help it diversify its revenues
It launched crypto transfers between Venmo users and through external wallets and exchanges.
AI leaders want to monetize chatbots with ads, but the FTC says it’s not so simple: A recent blog outlines the FTC’s belief that chatbots are ripe for advertising violations.
Snap looks for revenue lift from new ad products: NewFronts presentation includes increased facilitating of brand-creator partnerships.
LinkedIn improves Premium subscriber experience: Job hunters can now tap AI to send out better—or just more?—cover letters.
On today's episode, we discuss what the biggest impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) will be, whether time spent with ad-supported media is falling, why Lululemon is looking to sell its connected fitness company Mirror, the battle between SMS and email, what makes a shopping experience convenient, which country could see its population cut in half; and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, and analysts Blake Droesch and Paul Verna.
Mercado Libre more than tripled its net income in Q1: The company’s high-margin retail media business grew 62% YoY.
Gaming on smartphones saw declines for key metrics in 2022, putting a wrinkle in a growth trend that nearly dates back to the launch of app stores. Read on for figures that highlight what’s changing, and how these changes might impact user acquisition.
Facebook was the leading social platform among US teens and adults in January, used by 61% of those in an Edison Research survey. Instagram came in second (44%), followed by TikTok (33%) and Pinterest (31%). Twitter and Snapchat tied for fifth, at 27%.
Generative AI is the topic of the moment, and the dollars are following: Spending on AI-centric systems worldwide will jump to $154 billion this year from $121 billion last year, according to the International Data Corporation. If you’re not already using the tech, it’s time to get startedHere’s how retailers are using the AI.
Shopify is exiting the logistics business: The company is selling its fulfillment assets to Flexport and Ocado to focus on its core ecommerce products and AI.
Beer drinkers are unfazed by price hikes: But trouble may be ahead for AB InBev due to the company’s repeated missteps.