Artificial Intelligence

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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AI Startup News: SoftBank, Google and a New Startup Fund
February 05, 2025

SoftBank reportedly is leading a $500 million investment round in Skild AI, a startup developing general intelligence for robots that can be adapted to perform different tasks. Typically, robots are trained to do limited tasks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Why This Payments CEO Decided to Become Chief AI Officer Instead
February 05, 2025

For most executives, the CEO title represents the pinnacle of corporate leadership. But for one payments and spend management industry leader, the future of business demands a different title: Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Musk vs OpenAI Suit Could Be Headed for Trial
February 04, 2025

A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk’s suit against OpenAI might proceed to trial. 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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UK Warns of AI Startups Leaving Due to Capital Shortfalls, Regulatory Complexity
February 04, 2025

Promising artificial intelligence (AI) startups created in the U.K. are at risk of leaving for other countries like the U.S. due to lack of adequate capital, regulatory complexity and differences in culture, according to a British government committee report. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Open-Source vs Proprietary AI: Which Should Businesses Choose?
February 04, 2025

When deploying generative artificial intelligence (AI), one of the most fundamental decisions businesses face is whether to choose open-source or proprietary AI models — or aim for a hybrid of the two. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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EU Readies New AI Restrictions Despite Trump Pushback
February 04, 2025

European regulators are reportedly preparing new guidance covering banned uses of artificial intelligence. 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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OpenAI’s ‘Deep Research’ Aims to Impact Business Intelligence
February 03, 2025

OpenAI’s new “Deep Research” tool is poised to transform how businesses gather intelligence and shape their corporate strategy, according to experts. But it does come with some key caveats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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OpenAI Files Trademark Application for Hardware, Robots and AI Chips
February 03, 2025

A trademark application filed Friday (Jan. 31) by OpenAI reportedly suggests new product lines the company could pursue. 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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OpenAI and SoftBank Partner on Enterprise AI Solutions in Japan
February 03, 2025

OpenAI and the SoftBank Group agreed to establish a joint venture company that will market enterprise artificial intelligence solutions to major companies in Japan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...