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Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic, White House Have Not Discussed Government Stake in Firm
July 05, 2026

Last week it was reported that OpenAI had offered the government a stake in the company. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Tesla Pumps Brakes on In-House AI Usage
July 05, 2026

Tesla has reportedly become the latest major company to restrict employee artificial intelligence usage. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
White House Adviser Says Trump Won’t Create ‘FDA for AI’
July 05, 2026

The White House’s outgoing artificial intelligence adviser says the administration won’t require formal licensing for the technology. 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...

Retail
The Weekender: The Star-Spangled Receipt
July 04, 2026

Every July, America gathers around the grill, gazes at the sky and asks the same timeless question. 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...

Payment Methods
ZEN.COM Launches Mastercard Click to Pay Across Europe and Singapore
July 03, 2026

European FinTech ZEN.COM has expanded its financial platform to include Mastercard Click to Pay. 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...

Investments
geoSurge Raises $12 Million to Help Brands Secure AI Visibility
July 03, 2026

geoSurge raised $12 million in a seed round to help brands shape how they are seen in generative artificial intelligence systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Banking
Starling Bank Cuts 130 Jobs Amid AI Adoption and Restructuring
July 03, 2026

Starling Bank plans to cut about 130 jobs as it automates roles and restructures its banking and technology operations to eliminate duplicate roles, the Financial Times reported Friday (July 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
The Enterprise Gives AI Models a Path to Consumer Loyalty
July 03, 2026

The growth across enterprise and consumer technology markets represents a tale of two separate playbooks. 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,...

Cross-border Payments
36% of Small Businesses Turn to FinTechs for Cross-Border Payments
July 03, 2026

For small businesses buying goods overseas, choosing a payment provider is becoming less about habit and more about finding the right tool for the job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...