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Artificial Intelligence
AI Agents Take Over the SEO Playbook
November 10, 2025

The Prompt Economy™ was generous this week. Instead of the recent deluge of instructions and advice for developers, we saw some more practical applications for digital media and retail as agentic artificial intelligence (AI) continues to become a real factor for the end of the...

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OpenAI Continues to Push for Government Help in AI Growth
November 09, 2025

OpenAI’s CEO wants the U.S. to expand eligibility for a tech-focused tax credit. 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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QSRs Turn to AI to Drive Efficiency, Personalization and Predictive Operations
November 07, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry operates. After years of testing automation and data analytics, leading chains are now using AI to forecast demand, manage labor and streamline kitchen operations. The shift marks a broader redefinition of “fast...

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Lloyds to Add AI-Powered Financial Assistant to App in 2026
November 07, 2025

Lloyds Banking Group plans to add an artificial intelligence (AI) powered financial assistant to its mobile app in early 2026. 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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3 Areas Where AI Generates ROI in B2B Payments
November 07, 2025

While stock markets fret over artificial intelligence (AI) valuations, finance teams are increasingly focused on its deployment. 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...

Banking
PNC to Add 300 Branches by 2030, Building Coast-to-Coast Franchise
November 07, 2025

PNC Bank added another 100 new branches to the number it plans to open by 2030 as part of its effort to build a national, coast-to-coast franchise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Loyalty & Rewards
60% of Debit Cardholders Turn Direct Deposit Into Loyalty
November 07, 2025

For years, credit cards have monopolized the loyalty market. But as younger consumers trade borrowing for budgeting, the most meaningful shift may be happening on the other side of the ledger: debit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Dips 1.6% as Earnings Weigh on Upstart and Oportun
November 07, 2025

Earnings were everywhere this past week, and for the FinTech IPO Index, quarterly reports dominated the headlines as platforms weighed in with revenues and commentary about consumer and enterprise spending and lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Expedia Posts Record Quarter Fueled by AI and B2B Growth
November 06, 2025

Expedia Group said its third-quarter results topped expectations as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and partner connectivity helped the company capture growing global demand for travel. The results marked the strongest momentum in more than three years and prompted management to raise full-year guidance. CEO Ariane Gorin told...