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Google Offers Gemini to Government Workers for 47 Cents
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Google Offers Gemini to Government Workers for 47 Cents
August 21, 2025

Google on Thursday (Aug. 21) said it would be offering a complete artificial intelligence (AI) platform to federal agencies and employees for 47 cents in the first year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Anthropic Seeks to Raise $10 Billion Amid Strong Investor Interest
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Anthropic Seeks to Raise $10 Billion Amid Strong Investor Interest
August 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic is reportedly in advanced talks to raise as much as $10 billion in a new funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

The AI Model Most Favored by Enterprises Is Not What You Think
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The AI Model Most Favored by Enterprises Is Not What You Think
August 21, 2025

OpenAI’s ChatGPT took the world by the proverbial storm when it debuted in 2022, becoming synonymous with artificial intelligence (AI) in the public eye. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Google Rolls Out AI Voice Assistant for Homes
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Google Rolls Out AI Voice Assistant for Homes
August 21, 2025

Google is replacing its nearly decade-old Google Assistant with a chatbot that is smarter and more intuitive, powered by the company’s most advanced artificial intelligence model, Gemini. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

OpenAI Weighs Letting Other Companies Tap Its Data Centers
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OpenAI Weighs Letting Other Companies Tap Its Data Centers
August 21, 2025

OpenAI could someday let other businesses tap into data centers needed for 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. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

AI Giants Push to Block State Rules
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AI Giants Push to Block State Rules
August 21, 2025

Tech companies are reportedly continuing to press the White House and Congress to pass legislation that would block states from regulating artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

DeepSeek Marks Push Toward Agentic AI With New Model
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DeepSeek Marks Push Toward Agentic AI With New Model
August 21, 2025

DeepSeek said its new artificial intelligence model released this week surpasses its flagship R1 tool in some ways. 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...

Why Prompts Are the New Buy Buttons
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Why Prompts Are the New Buy Buttons
August 21, 2025

What happens when a simple request becomes a done deal? When prompts replace buy buttons and commerce moves at the speed of a conversation? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Google Beats Apple in Smartphone AI Race
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Google Beats Apple in Smartphone AI Race
August 20, 2025

Apple is behind Google in the race to add artificial intelligence (AI) features to smartphones, according to Wall Street Journal Personal Tech Columnist Nicole Nguyen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...