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OpenAI Plans to Bring GitHub Alternative to Market
March 04, 2026

OpenAI is developing an internal alternative to GitHub, Microsoft’s widely used code repository platform, The Information reported Tuesday (March 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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States Test AI Agents to Speed Up Government Services
March 04, 2026

Several state governments plan to shift from using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to using agentic AI, according to a professional association representing state chief information officers and technology executives and managers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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India’s PhonePe Aims For $10.5 Billion Valuation in IPO
March 04, 2026

Indian payments platform PhonePe reportedly hopes to go public at a valuation of $9 billion to $10.5 billion. 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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Merchants Start Chasing High Approvals Instead of Low Fees
March 04, 2026

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98% of US Product Leaders Expect Gen AI to Improve Workflows
March 04, 2026

Generative AI is cementing its status as a near-term operating upgrade for U.S. product chiefs, with rising confidence that it can speed work while also improving control in sensitive areas such as security and compliance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Off-Price Retailer Ross Stores Seizes Mainstream Market Share
March 03, 2026

Off-price retailer Ross Stores saw “robust” comparable store sales growth in the fourth quarter, crediting the expansion in part to its success in drawing shoppers away from mainstream retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Meta Creates New AI Unit to Accelerate Model Development
March 03, 2026

Meta is building a new applied artificial intelligence engineering organization that will partner with the company’s Superintelligence Lab to make AI models faster, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (March 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Washington Is Putting AI to Work Across Federal Agencies
March 03, 2026

The federal government’s annual accounting of artificial intelligence use cases reflects a steady acceleration in adoption. Agencies across Washington have cataloged more than 2,500 AI applications, a sharp increase from prior inventories, as AI shifts from limited pilot programs into operational systems embedded in day-to-day...

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How Brands Are Reinventing Loyalty for the AI Decision-Maker
March 03, 2026

The most consequential customer a brand will acquire in 2026 may never read a promotional email, react to a banner ad or feel the emotional pull of a well-crafted rewards tier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...