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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.
Anthropic Debuts Security Tool as Cybersecurity Stocks Fall
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Anthropic Debuts Security Tool as Cybersecurity Stocks Fall
February 22, 2026

Cybersecurity software stocks fell last week after Anthropic unveiled a new security feature for its Claude model. 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...

Google Exec Warns AI Wrapper Startups Could Be in Trouble
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Google Exec Warns AI Wrapper Startups Could Be in Trouble
February 22, 2026

A Google executive is warning that two popular types of AI startups could be in trouble. 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...

OpenAI Compute Spend Could Hit $600 Billion by 2030
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OpenAI Compute Spend Could Hit $600 Billion by 2030
February 22, 2026

OpenAI has reportedly told investors its compute costs could approach $600 billion by the decade’s end. 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...

AI Financial Reporting Platform Inscope Raises $14.5 Million
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AI Financial Reporting Platform Inscope Raises $14.5 Million
February 20, 2026

Inscope raised $14.5 million in a Series A funding round to increase the adoption and the capabilities of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered financial reporting platform designed for use by both enterprises and their accounting firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Multi-Agent Systems Move Business AI From Chatbot to Operations
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Multi-Agent Systems Move Business AI From Chatbot to Operations
February 20, 2026

For the last two years, enterprise artificial intelligence has been stuck in the assistant phase, a world of smarter emails and faster document summaries that boosted individual productivity but left core business logic untouched. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Telcos Double Down on AI as 90% Report Positive Returns
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Telcos Double Down on AI as 90% Report Positive Returns
February 20, 2026

Telecom operators’ relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) is now defined by results, not rhetoric. Nvidia’s 2026 State of AI in Telecommunications survey, which polled more than 1,000 industry professionals globally, found that 90% of operators say AI is driving positive return on investment (ROI) and...

OpenAI Deploys 200 Employees to Build AI Smart Devices
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OpenAI Deploys 200 Employees to Build AI Smart Devices
February 20, 2026

OpenAI’s effort to develop artificial intelligence-powered devices involves more than 200 people, The Information reported Friday (Feb. 20), 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...

Google Introduces WebMCP to Give Browser Access for AI Agents
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Google Introduces WebMCP to Give Browser Access for AI Agents
February 20, 2026

Google is taking a step toward formalizing how artificial intelligence (AI) agents interact with the web, introducing WebMCP as an early preview feature inside Chrome. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Nvidia Nears $30 Billion Stake in Record-Breaking OpenAI Funding Round
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Nvidia Nears $30 Billion Stake in Record-Breaking OpenAI Funding Round
February 20, 2026

Nvidia is close to finalizing a $30 billion investment in OpenAI that would replace the company’s earlier commitment to invest up to $100 billion, which was announced in September, Reuters reported Friday (Feb. 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...