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Upscale Raises $190 Million for AI Networking Tech
June 22, 2026

Artificial intelligence networking infrastructure company Upscale AI has raised $190 million in new funding. 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. By...

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Walmart Rebrands Sam’s Club Ad Program Amid Wider Advertising Shift
June 22, 2026

Walmart is integrating its advertising operations into one framework amid growing ad revenue. 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. By...

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Prosper AI Raises $30 Million to Automate the Patient Journey
June 22, 2026

Prosper AI raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz to grow its healthcare AI platform, according to a Monday (June 22) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
Dun & Bradstreet Adds Agentic AI to Compliance Workflows
June 22, 2026

Data and analytics company Dun & Bradstreet has introduced new agentic AI capabilities for compliance workflows. 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...

Payments Innovation
AI Shifts Payments Innovation From Features to Foundations
June 22, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence
Google’s Nobel-Winning AI Expert Departing for Anthropic
June 21, 2026

John Jumper, a Nobel Prize-winning Google DeepMind artificial intelligence scientist, is leaving the company for Anthropic. 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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Brands Employing AI-Created Influencers on Social Media 
June 21, 2026

Brands have reportedly begun using artificial intelligence-generated influencers to promote products on social media. 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
Santander Equips All Workers With AI and Seeks $1.15 Billion Business Value
June 21, 2026

Santander is extending artificial intelligence (AI) tools to all its employees as it works toward its goal of generating over 1 billion euros (about $1.15 billion) in business value from the technology between 2026 and 2028. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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White House Says Anthropic No Longer Security Threat
June 21, 2026

President Donald Trump has reportedly reconsidered his stance on Anthropic as a national security threat. 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,...