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IMF Sees Threat to World Economy if AI Falls Short
January 19, 2026

The IMF is reportedly warning of a threat to the world economy from an AI downturn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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AI Content Is Par for the Course With PGA Tour’s Expanded AWS Partnership
January 19, 2026

The PGA Tour is teeing up to make artificial intelligence (AI) an even bigger part of how it creates and distributes content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Andreessen Horowitz Investing Billions in AI Infrastructure Projects
January 19, 2026

In 2024, Andreessen Horowitz set up a $1.25 billion fund for AI infrastructure projects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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SRC Gives Agentic Commerce a New Guest Checkout Playbook
January 19, 2026

Agentic commerce promises a world in which transactions happen with less human intervention, fewer screens and fewer keystrokes. The shift may benefit guest checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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India and the Gulf Race Ahead on Agentic AI Deployment
January 19, 2026

With U.S.-based companies like Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft and AWS leading the Prompt Economy’s development, it’s understandable to see agentic AI from a Western lens. But it’s not an inclusive one. The rest of the world — especially the Middle East — is taking notice. Get...

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Voice AI Startup ElevenLabs Eyes $11 Billion Valuation
January 18, 2026

ElevenLabs is reportedly in discussions for new funding that would value it at $11 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Sequoia Wants In on Anthropic’s $25 Billion Funding Round
January 18, 2026

Sequoia Capital is reportedly preparing to contribute to a multibillion-dollar funding round for Anthropic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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President Trump Orders Data Centers to Pay for Power as AI Strains the Grid
January 15, 2026

President Donald Trump is set to unveil an emergency plan Friday (Jan. 16) that would make data center owners, not households, cover the cost of new power plants as electricity demand surges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cybersecurity Shifts to Early Warning as AI Scales
January 15, 2026

According to the World Economic Forum’s Cyber Risk in 2026 outlook, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be the most consequential factor shaping cybersecurity strategies this year, cited by 94% of surveyed executives as a force multiplier for both defense and offense. Get the Full...