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PYMNTS covers artificial intelligence as it transforms payments, commerce and financial services, from generative AI and agentic commerce to fraud detection, underwriting and customer engagement. Our reporting pairs breaking news with proprietary data and expert analysis to examine how AI is reshaping business models, operational efficiency and competitive dynamics across the connected economy.
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Nvidia Looks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup AI21 Labs
December 30, 2025

Nvidia is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Israeli artificial intelligence (AI) startup AI21 Labs. 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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VC Firms Expect Enterprises to Concentrate AI Spending on Proven Solutions
December 30, 2025

Venture capital firms reportedly expect enterprises to spend more on artificial intelligence in 2026 while also concentrating that spending on fewer contracts. 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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SoftBank Makes Good on $40 Billion OpenAI Investment
December 30, 2025

SoftBank completed its promised $40 billion investment commitment to OpenAI, CNBC reported Tuesday (Dec. 30), citing unnamed sources. 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...

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Caterpillar’s Data Center Generators Fuel Sale Surge
December 30, 2025

Caterpillar has long been known for construction equipment like bulldozers and dump trucks. 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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Inside the AI Upgrades Reshaping Consumer Devices
December 30, 2025

Ahead of CES 2026 next week in Las Vegas, several consumer electronics manufacturers are previewing hardware products built on specific, identifiable artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The devices span wearables, mixed-reality systems, home security, appliances and robotics, but each relies on concrete combinations of cameras, sensors,...

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Microsoft CEO Injects ‘Sense of Urgency’ Into AI Efforts
December 30, 2025

Microsoft’s CEO has reportedly undertaken major changes to bolster the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) business. 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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2025: The Year AI Agents Entered Payments and Changed Who’s in Control
December 30, 2025

This year, artificial intelligence shifted from assisting to acting. 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 completing this form,...

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Roblox Uses AI to Filter Billions of User Interactions in Real Time
December 29, 2025

Roblox is leaning heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) to solve one of the most complex operational challenges in digital platforms: moderating massive volumes of user-generated content in real time. The company says AI systems now form the backbone of how it keeps harmful text, voice...

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AWS and Oracle Lead Government AI Push
December 29, 2025

As federal agencies look to implement agentic artificial intelligence to speed up workflows in 2026, AI infrastructure providers say data organization is a critical first step to making agentic solutions effective. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...