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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Ninth Circuit Rules AI Agents Act on Behalf of Users, Not Developers
September 14, 2026

When an autonomous AI agent accesses a password-protected website, who actually does the accessing? According to the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the person who directed the agent to access the site is the one responsible, not the company that developed the agent and...

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Microsoft Latest Tech Giant Calling for Slower AI Development
September 14, 2026

Add Microsoft to the list of AI companies lobbying for a slowdown in the tech’s development. 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...

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Germany Says Europe Can’t Afford to Slow AI Development
September 14, 2026

Germany is reportedly rejecting the AI industry’s calls to slow the technology’s development. 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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OpenTable Reports Diners Reached Through AI Tools Spend 20% More
September 14, 2026

Integrations of OpenTable’s restaurant technology with artificial intelligence models drove 17 times more seated diners year over year for restaurant operators, the company said in an Aug. 26 press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Amodei’s AI Safety Plan Comes With a Catch
September 14, 2026

Anthropic CEO and Co-Founder Dario Amodei said he wants independent evaluators inside leading artificial intelligence companies and governments to slow the race toward more powerful models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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AI Helps Make Fraud 4.5 Times as Profitable for Scammers
September 14, 2026

Fraudsters are reportedly trading massive scam operations for smaller and more profitable schemes using 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...

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Amazon Is Becoming a Gateway to ChatGPT Ads
September 14, 2026

Amazon Ads has announced a partnership with OpenAI, letting select U.S. advertisers extend their existing Amazon campaigns directly into ChatGPT, Amazon said. 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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Google, OpenAI and Anthropic Float Idea of AI Standards Body
September 14, 2026

Anthropic, Google and OpenAI have reportedly held talks about establishing an AI industry standards body. 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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Mastercard’s Sherri Haymond on Letting AI Shop While Consumers Stay in Charge
September 14, 2026

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