Artificial Intelligence

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.
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Courts to Companies: You Own What Your Chatbot Says
July 01, 2026

Artificial intelligence chatbots make two kinds of errors. 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 completing this form, you...

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Together AI Raises $800 Million to Scale Cheaper Open-Source Models
July 01, 2026

Together AI raised $800 million in a Series C funding round to expand its infrastructure layer that helps companies run open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models at scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Courts Split on Whether AI Training Is Fair Use
July 01, 2026

The first wave of  artificial intelligence (AI) regulation focused on what goes into models. California’s Training Data Transparency Act, which went into effect Jan. 1, requires developers to disclose their training data, including sources, collection periods and whether data includes copyrighted or personal information. The...

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UN Warns That AI Safety Is Lagging Behind AI Progress
July 01, 2026

While artificial intelligence (AI)’s capabilities are expanding, a new United Nations (U.N.) report says its safety rules are lacking. 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...

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Companies Begin to Rehire Following AI Job Cuts
July 01, 2026

Employers who once viewed artificial intelligence as a replacement for workers are rehiring employees, CNBC reported Wednesday (July 1). 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...

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AI Effect Showing Up in US Employment Numbers
July 01, 2026

The impact of AI has reportedly begun to show up in U.S. government employment data. 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,...

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Square Intros ChatGPT and Claude Integrations for Sellers
July 01, 2026

Square is introducing a pair of AI integrations aimed at connecting sellers and customers. 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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Anthropic Says US Has Lifted Fable 5 AI Model Ban
July 01, 2026

Anthropic says the federal government has lifted export controls on two of its AI models. 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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Google Cloud Pursues Financial Markets in FactSet Alliance
June 30, 2026

Google Cloud and FactSet, a provider of data and artificial intelligence solutions to the financial markets, plan to jointly develop AI agents designed to assist with portfolio operations, deal advisory and corporate finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...