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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,...

Retail
Pizza Needs a Turnaround. America Needs a Slice.
June 20, 2026

Pizza has entered its “It’s not you, it’s me” era, which is ridiculous because it is absolutely us. 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...

Banking
Finastra Sells Core Banking Business to Focus on Payments and Lending
June 19, 2026

Private capital asset manager Pollen Street plans to acquire Finastra’s global core banking software business, Universal Banking (UB), and support UB as it becomes a standalone business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Banking
Leaked EU Proposal Plans Regulatory Relief for Banks
June 19, 2026

The European Union is preparing to make it easier for banks to move funds between EU member states, the Financial Times reported Thursday (June 18), citing a leaked report from the European Commission that is set to be released in July. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Banking
NatWest CEO Says AI Will Take Over Some Existing Banking Roles
June 19, 2026

NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite said artificial intelligence (AI) is going to change the bank’s workforce, though he didn’t say whether it would reduce the size, Finextra reported Friday (June 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

IPO
Prediction Market Kalshi Eyes IPO as Revenue Triples to $2 Billion
June 19, 2026

Kalshi has about tripled its annualized revenue since November, bringing that figure to $2 billion, The Information reported Thursday (June 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...