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OpenAI and Databricks Partner to Help Enterprises Build AI Agents
September 25, 2025

OpenAI and Databricks have partnered to provide enterprises with the resources they need to build artificial intelligence apps and agents.  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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California Eyes Regulating AI Models
September 25, 2025

California may soon lead the nation in regulating powerful AI models. The Legislature passed SB 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, which would require “frontier” AI developers to publish safety protocols, report critical incidents to the state and uphold whistleblower protections. The bill...

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Google DeepMind Adds Agentic Capabilities to AI Models for Robots
September 25, 2025

Google DeepMind introduced two artificial intelligence models to help developers build robots that can understand their environment and perform complex tasks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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OpenAI-CoreWeave Partnership Grows to $22.4 Billion
September 25, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscaler CoreWeave has expanded its multi-billion dollar agreement with OpenAI. 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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Ebury Considers Launching UK IPO in Spring 2026
September 25, 2025

Cross-border payments company Ebury is reportedly considering launching its initial public offering (IPO) in London in the spring of 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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xAI Offers Federal Agencies Grok AI Models and Support for 42 Cents
September 25, 2025

Federal agencies can now access xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence models for 42 cents per agency for 18 months, through March 2027. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Spotify Rolls Out New Filters, Disclosure Rules for AI Content
September 25, 2025

Spotify is stepping up its defense against artificial intelligence-driven spam, impersonation and opaque content with a three-part policy focused on filtering, disclosure and identity protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Starbucks to Cut 900 Jobs and Close 1% of Locations
September 25, 2025

Starbucks is eliminating 900 jobs and closing stores as part of its turnaround plan. 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...

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Prime Time Showdown: Amazon and Walmart Face Off in October
September 25, 2025

With fall in full swing and the holidays fast approaching, Amazon and Walmart are once again maneuvering to define the competitive terms of the season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...