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AI for everyone

From improving the health of rural Ethiopians to making Colombian entrepreneurs more creditworthy, nonprofits and social enterprises are using AI to make the economy work for more people.

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Perspectives

Latest news about people and tech from around the world

5 tips for spotting scams during a crisis

EVs are charging ahead

Tapping into the future of payments

CES 2025: Unveiling tomorrow’s tech for home, enterprise and everywhere in between

AI for all: Lessons from the intersection of technology and inclusion

Beyond the buzzwords: The CES 2025 tech trends that actually matter

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Innovating with inclusive AI

By fostering cross-sector partnerships and focusing on the needs of communities as builders of artificial intelligence, we can scale solutions that make a meaningful impact. Hear insights from leaders at Mastercard's Impact Data Summit on how AI can improve operational efficiency, accelerate aid delivery and create transformative opportunities for people around the world.

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AI

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Gen AI: Rising superpowers

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AI for all: Lessons from the intersection of technology and inclusion

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How AI is reimagining mentorship for small business owners

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3 ways AI is transforming holiday shopping

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Why gen AI is a double-edged sword in cybersecurity

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Inside the algorithm: How gen AI and graph technology are cracking down on card sharks

Explainers

A deeper dive into today's big ideas

Digital skimming

How did this old scam evolve for e-commerce?

Why do I keep getting asked to set up a passkey?

Contactless payments

What you need to know about tap and go

How can you spot a social engineering scam?

How does tokenization protect sensitive data?

How will digital currencies issued and backed by central banks work?

Real-time payments

What's driving the momentum toward real-time payments?

What are the benefits to putting your financial data to work?

How do virtual cards work in real life?

Press

Latest company news and announcements

January 2025

January 15, 2025

Mastercard partners with Northeastern University to advance cybersecurity innovation and strengthen Canada’s diverse tech workforce

2024

December 26, 2024

Mastercard SpendingPulse: Total U.S. retail sales grew 3.8%* this holiday season; Online remained choice for consumers, increasing 6.7% YOY

December 20, 2024

Mastercard finalizes acquisition of Recorded Future

December 5, 2024

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and data.org announce AI2AI Challenge awardees

INSIGHTS

Explore our latest data and insights

Asset tokenization: Why you should start caring about the technology

Digitalizing the public purse: The next generation of G2P payments

Reaching new heights: Understanding the nuances and potential of affluent consumers in a changing market