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AI Trends 6 min read | Craig DeWitt

A Guide to Setting Up AI Merchant Services in Regulated Markets

Setting up AI merchant services can open up a lot of speed and flexibility for businesses that rely on automation. These systems let AI agents process payments and verify identities without a person stepping in. But launching into regulated markets comes with a set of rules that can get in the way if we’re not […]

AI Trends 7 min read | Craig DeWitt

How AI Identity Verification Slows Down KYC During Onboarding

AI identity verification is built to speed things up. It scans documents like passports or licenses, matches them to selfies, and checks for signs of fraud, usually within seconds. When it works well, onboarding can feel practically instant. Most users sign up expecting fast results and smart detection that minimizes hold-ups. But those expectations aren’t […]

Technology Insights 18 min read | Ankit Agarwal

Converting OpenAPI Specs to Agent Tools

Before we dive in, let’s clarify what we mean by “agent tools”. Agent tools are local functions whose descriptions and parameters are exposed to an agent. The agent can then supply all the parameters to perform a “tool call”. Then, the agent framework (CrewAI, AWS Strands, Langchain, etc.) orchestrates running the tool function with those […]

AI Trends 7 min read | Craig DeWitt

Why AI Commerce Platforms Need Better Winter Load Planning

Cold months bring more than icy roads and frozen sidewalks. For an AI commerce platform, winter can mess with everything from transaction timing to power stability. We’ve seen it happen before: load surges during holiday shopping, power hiccups in remote locations, and behavioral slowdowns that don’t show up in data previews. What looks like a […]

AI Trends 7 min read | Craig DeWitt

Making The Switch To A New AI Payment Platform

Switching payment platforms might sound like a headache, especially if you’ve been using the same system for years. But as AI continues to play a larger role in how businesses run, holding off on updates can actually slow you down. Traditional tools often need human input every step of the way, which can lead to […]

AI Trends 9 min read | Craig DeWitt

Testing Your AI Payment Integration Setup

Testing your AI payment integration is more than a technical checkpoint. It’s how you make sure your system is functioning properly before real money and data are involved. By testing thoroughly, you reduce the risk of failed transactions, identity mix-ups, or unexpected downtime. A smooth integration helps maintain trust and keeps things moving without delays […]

Technology Insights 22 min read | Ankit Agarwal

The Importance of Context Placement in AI Agents

When building AI agents, it’s tempting to feed the model every bit of context you have – all the tools, all the data, all the instructions – in hopes that “more context == better results.” In theory, a larger context window and more tools should make an agent more capable. In practice, we’ve learned the […]

AI Trends 8 min read | Craig DeWitt

Scaling Your AI Payment Infrastructure Effectively

AI payment infrastructure is quickly becoming the backbone of modern automated systems. As more businesses and developers rely on AI to drive day-to-day transactions, having a solid infrastructure isn’t just helpful—it’s a must. But setting it up is one thing. Scaling it as demands grow is where the real challenge begins. Whether you’re running AI […]

AI Trends 8 min read | Craig DeWitt

Preventing Downtime In AI Payment Gateway Systems

AI payment gateway systems play a big role in how modern applications move money. These systems make it possible for automated agents to process payments, confirm identities, and handle sensitive interactions without needing a human to step in. But with all this speed and precision, there’s one thing that can throw everything off—downtime. If the […]

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