Autonomous microstores are returning to the retail market as artificial intelligence (AI) solves the accuracy and cost issues that stalled the first generation. New systems use stronger computer vision, lightweight agentic inventory models and simpler robotics to track items, forecast demand and run without dense...
Perplexity’s new partnership with the United States government and the artificial intelligence startup’s free agentic shopping product for U.S. users were announced Wednesday (Nov. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Large software vendors are strategically positioning artificial intelligence (AI) agents as a managed layer inside the enterprise rather than as optional add-ons. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
xAI is reportedly in advanced discussions to raise $15 billion in equity at a $230 billion valuation. 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...
Microsoft on Tuesday (Nov. 18) introduced Microsoft Agent 365, a new system aimed to help companies track and control the growing number of AI agents used in everyday work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Lawmakers have introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at expanding artificial intelligence support for small businesses, marking one of Congress’s most targeted efforts this year to help Main Street firms understand and responsibly adopt AI. The proposals focus on training, education and advisory support at a...
Microsoft says it is joining Nvidia in a multibillion-dollar partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) startup 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...
Physical AI is emerging as the next stage of robotics as advances in sensing, perception and large AI models give machines capabilities that traditional automation never supported. Earlier robots followed fixed commands and worked only in predictable environments, struggling with the unpredictability found in everyday...
Google introduced its newest AI model, Gemini 3, on Tuesday (Nov. 18) and deployed it directly into Google Search, the Gemini app and its enterprise cloud stack. The company announced the release in its blog, calling it its most capable multimodal model to date. Get...
