The holiday shopping surge brought $12.5 billion in fraud losses, but the real battle happens after the gifts are opened. Retailers are discovering AI fraud prevention isn’t just about stopping criminals—it’s becoming central to customer trust and brand reputation.
ChatGPT users will soon be able to make purchases directly through the AI using PayPal. The partnership marks a major step toward turning AI assistants into full-fledged commerce platforms with automated checkout experiences.
Amazon is reportedly preparing to eliminate 30,000 corporate positions in its largest single layoff ever. This represents nearly 10% of Amazon’s corporate workforce and reflects broader AI-driven workforce transformation across the technology sector.
