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PYMNTS covers artificial intelligence as it transforms payments, commerce and financial services, from generative AI and agentic commerce to fraud detection, underwriting and customer engagement. Our reporting pairs breaking news with proprietary data and expert analysis to examine how AI is reshaping business models, operational efficiency and competitive dynamics across the connected economy.
AI Revives Autonomous Microstores as Inventory Agents Cut Costs
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AI Revives Autonomous Microstores as Inventory Agents Cut Costs
November 19, 2025

Autonomous microstores are returning to the retail market as artificial intelligence (AI) solves the accuracy and cost issues that stalled the first generation. New systems use stronger computer vision, lightweight agentic inventory models and simpler robotics to track items, forecast demand and run without dense...

Perplexity to Add Agentic Shopping to Its Search Engine
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Perplexity to Add Agentic Shopping to Its Search Engine
November 19, 2025

Perplexity’s new partnership with the United States government and the artificial intelligence startup’s free agentic shopping product for U.S. users were announced Wednesday (Nov. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Agentic ‘Control Planes’ Emerge to Manage Integration Within Enterprises
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Agentic ‘Control Planes’ Emerge to Manage Integration Within Enterprises
November 19, 2025

Large software vendors are strategically positioning artificial intelligence (AI) agents as a managed layer inside the enterprise rather than as optional add-ons. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Businesses More Open to Blaming AI for Layoffs
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Businesses More Open to Blaming AI for Layoffs
November 19, 2025

Companies are growing increasingly comfortable revealing that artificial intelligence is behind job cuts. 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....

xAI Targets $230 Billion Valuation With New Funding
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xAI Targets $230 Billion Valuation With New Funding
November 19, 2025

xAI is reportedly in advanced discussions to raise $15 billion in equity at a $230 billion valuation. 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...

AI May Redefine What Makes Platforms Competitive
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AI May Redefine What Makes Platforms Competitive
November 19, 2025

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Microsoft Rolls Out Agent 365 for Businesses to Manage AI Workforces
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Microsoft Rolls Out Agent 365 for Businesses to Manage AI Workforces
November 18, 2025

Microsoft on Tuesday (Nov. 18) introduced Microsoft Agent 365, a new system aimed to help companies track and control the growing number of AI agents used in everyday work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Lawmakers Propose Support Measures to Help Main Street Adopt AI
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Lawmakers Propose Support Measures to Help Main Street Adopt AI
November 18, 2025

Lawmakers have introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at expanding artificial intelligence support for small businesses, marking one of Congress’s most targeted efforts this year to help Main Street firms understand and responsibly adopt AI. The proposals focus on training, education and advisory support at a...

Nvidia and Microsoft Pledge Up to $15 Billion to Anthropic
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Nvidia and Microsoft Pledge Up to $15 Billion to Anthropic
November 18, 2025

Microsoft says it is joining Nvidia in a multibillion-dollar partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) startup 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...