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Utah Tests Allowing AI to OK Prescription Refills Without Physician Signoff
January 07, 2026

Utah has launched a regulatory pilot program that allows an artificial intelligence (AI) system to renew certain routine prescriptions without a physician actively approving each refill, marking one of the clearest moves yet by a U.S. state to let software execute a clinical decision traditionally...

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OpenAI Begins Rollout of Health and Wellness-Focused Version of ChatGPT
January 07, 2026

OpenAI has announced a dedicated experience in ChatGPT that is designed to help people understand and manage their health and wellness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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OpenAI Says AI Is Now Informal Front Door to Healthcare
January 06, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quietly become one of the most widely used entry points into the healthcare system. According to OpenAI’s January 2026 report, “AI as a Healthcare Ally,” more than 40 million people worldwide use ChatGPT every day for health-related questions, a scale that...

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California to Consider Temporary Ban on Toys Equipped With AI-Powered Chatbots
January 06, 2026

California State Sen. Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced a bill Monday (Jan. 5) that would prohibit the manufacture and sale of toys that include an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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xAI Raises $20 Billion to Accelerate AI Product Development and Infrastructure Buildout
January 06, 2026

xAI raised $20 billion in a Series E funding round to accelerate its progress in building advanced artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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AI Startup Hark Hires Ex-Apple Designer Abidur Chowdhury
January 06, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Hark reportedly hired former Apple designer Abidur Chowdhury as head of design. 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....

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Nvidia and AMD Reveal Dueling Paths for AI’s Future
January 06, 2026

At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, two of the world’s most influential chip executives offered sharply different roadmaps for artificial intelligence’s (AI) next phase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Nvidia Previews AI-Powered Cars With Ability to ‘Reason’
January 06, 2026

Nvidia is reportedly speeding up plans to bring its technology to automobiles. 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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AI Leaves the Screen and Enters the Living Room
January 05, 2026

Everybody wants technology that can take over household chores, and at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, major tech companies suggested that moment may be closer than it once seemed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...