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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.
SoftBank Reportedly Aims to Borrow $16 Billion for AI ‘Stargate’
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SoftBank Reportedly Aims to Borrow $16 Billion for AI ‘Stargate’
April 01, 2025

SoftBank is reportedly seeking up to $16.5 in financing for the so-called “Stargate” AI project. 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,...

Stax CTO Says New Framework Is a ‘Game Changer’ for Agentic AI
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Stax CTO Says New Framework Is a ‘Game Changer’ for Agentic AI
April 01, 2025

The promise of artificial intelligence is a transformation of everyday life and business. 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....

Information Firms Lead in GenAI ROI, With 65% Reporting Positive Results
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Information Firms Lead in GenAI ROI, With 65% Reporting Positive Results
April 01, 2025

While the buzz around generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) continues to captivate boardrooms, a new analysis reveals a divergence in its financial impact across industries. In short: some sectors reap substantial returns while others lag despite significant adoption. The latest report from PYMNTS, “Generative AI’s ROI...

Covision Media Raises $5.4 Million for 3D Scanners Used in eCommerce
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Covision Media Raises $5.4 Million for 3D Scanners Used in eCommerce
March 31, 2025

Covision Media raised €5 million (about $5.4 million) in a funding round to continue developing its technology for 3D scanning and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered 3D content creation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Report: Half of OpenAI’s Pending $40 Billion Funding Round Depends on Restructuring
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Report: Half of OpenAI’s Pending $40 Billion Funding Round Depends on Restructuring
March 31, 2025

Twenty billion dollars in funding is reportedly riding on OpenAI’s efforts to restructure into an independent for-profit company. 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...

AI’s Dual Nature: Reasoning Models Emerge as Key Differentiator for Business
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AI’s Dual Nature: Reasoning Models Emerge as Key Differentiator for Business
March 31, 2025

People who have used ChatGPT know what generative AI is: They type or speak a prompt, and the chatbot generates an answer, whether it is text, an image, a video, a piece of code, music or 3D content. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Amazon Unveils AI Agent That Can Shop and Place Orders
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Amazon Unveils AI Agent That Can Shop and Place Orders
March 31, 2025

Amazon launched an AI agent on Monday (March 31) that can use a web browser to do things like shop for products and services on behalf of users. It can even place the order for you. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

AI Agent Developer Manus Adds Mobile App and Subscription Plans
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AI Agent Developer Manus Adds Mobile App and Subscription Plans
March 31, 2025

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus has launched a mobile app, new features and a premium subscription plan beta test. 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...

Perplexity CEO: Company Is Not Seeing Financial Strain
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Perplexity CEO: Company Is Not Seeing Financial Strain
March 31, 2025

The CEO of artificial intelligence (AI) firm Perplexity says there’s no truth to speculation that his company is struggling. 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...