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OpenAI Targets Pharma Giants With Purpose-Built AI Model
April 16, 2026

OpenAI has introduced an artificial intelligence model that is purpose-built for scientific research and drug discovery. 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...

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Bank of England Probes AI Threats to UK Financial Stability
April 16, 2026

The Bank of England is conducting tests to better understand the risks and opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) presents for the financial sector, Sarah Breeden, deputy governor for financial stability at the Bank of England, said in a letter to the U.K. Parliament’s Treasury Committee. Get...

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Rising AI Adoption Is Driving Up Enterprise Costs
April 16, 2026

A few months into 2026, Uber’s chief technology officer found himself back at the drawing board. 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...

Retail
AI Traffic Outperforms Paid Search for US Retailers, Adobe Says
April 16, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) traffic to U.S. retail websites is now converting better than non-AI traffic such as paid search and email marketing, Adobe said Thursday (April 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Chinese AI Firms Could Face Penalties for Copying US Models
April 16, 2026

House Republicans are reportedly seeking sanctions on Chinese companies that copy American-made artificial intelligence (AI) models. 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...

Banking
Amazon Helps Q2 Holdings Update Digital Banking Tools 
April 16, 2026

Q2 Holdings has debuted a tool to help banks and credit unions update their digital services. 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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Amazon and Walmart Want More Than Your Prescription
April 16, 2026

The retail battle is bleeding over into healthcare. It has been for a while, as healthcare and pharma firms increasingly recognize the benefits of physical retail’s distribution capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Can AI Do Your Taxes? We Found Out.
April 16, 2026

Ask an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot a question and you get an answer. Ask Perplexity Computer, and it completes the task. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banking
Barclays Confirms Commitment to Middle East Expansion Despite Iran War
April 16, 2026

Barclays is moving ahead with its plans in Saudi Arabia, despite the war in Iran, Barclays Group Chief Executive C.S. Venkatakrishnan said Thursday (April 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...