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Ex-OpenAI Research Chief Aims to Bring AI to Manufacturing
March 04, 2026

OpenAI’s former chief research officer is reportedly raising $70 million for a manufacturing-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup. 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...

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BNPL Providers Aim to Stay in the Checkout as AI Agents Take Over Shopping
March 04, 2026

The checkout button may soon belong to a machine. As artificial intelligence agents move into booking travel, managing subscriptions and executing purchases on behalf of consumers, the payment layer underneath those transactions is becoming a critical battleground. Buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers are not...

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States Test AI Agents to Speed Up Government Services
March 04, 2026

Several state governments plan to shift from using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to using agentic AI, according to a professional association representing state chief information officers and technology executives and managers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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98% of US Product Leaders Expect Gen AI to Improve Workflows
March 04, 2026

Generative AI is cementing its status as a near-term operating upgrade for U.S. product chiefs, with rising confidence that it can speed work while also improving control in sensitive areas such as security and compliance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Meta Creates New AI Unit to Accelerate Model Development
March 03, 2026

Meta is building a new applied artificial intelligence engineering organization that will partner with the company’s Superintelligence Lab to make AI models faster, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (March 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Washington Is Putting AI to Work Across Federal Agencies
March 03, 2026

The federal government’s annual accounting of artificial intelligence use cases reflects a steady acceleration in adoption. Agencies across Washington have cataloged more than 2,500 AI applications, a sharp increase from prior inventories, as AI shifts from limited pilot programs into operational systems embedded in day-to-day...

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How Brands Are Reinventing Loyalty for the AI Decision-Maker
March 03, 2026

The most consequential customer a brand will acquire in 2026 may never read a promotional email, react to a banner ad or feel the emotional pull of a well-crafted rewards tier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Gemini AI Takes Aim at Instacart and Uber
March 03, 2026

Google highlighted an agentic artificial intelligence feature that will soon be added to its Gemini app Tuesday (March 3) when outlining new features of its Pixel smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Uber Workers Build AI Clone of Their CEO
March 03, 2026

Uber’s CEO has been replaced with an AI clone, with the boss seemingly on board. 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,...