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OP-ED: The Future of Payments Technology Is Bright
Card networks and financial institutions are preparing for the future of payments by expanding their investments into artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to quickly identify instances of fraud. Unfortunately, retailers have yet to show the same amount of dedication when it comes to investing in payments technologies of tomorrow, hindering innovation and leaving consumers at risk of future data breaches. From the shift to EMV-enabled payments cards and the rapid expansion of contactless transactions to the latest in tokenization and biometrics, investments in the future of these emerging payments technologies will only better serve the demands of consumers, retailers and card networks. So why won’t retailers invest? The problem is PIN. Continue Reading
OP-ED: Artificial Intelligence Should Be the Next Big Payments Push
When we think about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the first image that comes to mind might be a chess-playing computer or a driverless car. In addition to such futuristic applications, these cutting-edge technologies are already changing and enhancing many aspects of our day-to-day lives, including how we make purchases and protect our valuable financial information. Consumers today are increasingly demanding more flexible ways to pay when they buy goods and services, from groceries to car washes. As a result, card networks and financial institutions have made enormous investments in developing lightning-fast and secure ways for customers to pay for goods and services, many of which rely on machine learning and AI. Continue Reading