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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.
Agentic AI Systems Can Misbehave if Cornered, Anthropic Says
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Agentic AI Systems Can Misbehave if Cornered, Anthropic Says
June 26, 2025

A new study from Anthropic reveals that when large language models (LLMs) are placed in simulations where their existence or goals are threatened, they often choose harmful actions — including blackmail, corporate espionage and even to kill a person — to protect themselves and their...

Stax CTO: It’s Time to Orchestrate AI
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Stax CTO: It’s Time to Orchestrate AI
June 26, 2025

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Nvidia Shares Hit All-Time High as Companies Add AI Infrastructure
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Nvidia Shares Hit All-Time High as Companies Add AI Infrastructure
June 25, 2025

Nvidia shares hit an all-time high Wednesday (June 25), surpassing the previous record intraday high that was set in January, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Klarna Co-Founder’s VC Firm Pledges $348 Million to Climate-Focused AI
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Klarna Co-Founder’s VC Firm Pledges $348 Million to Climate-Focused AI
June 25, 2025

Investment group Norrsken VC has pledged $348 million to AI startups focused on climate change. 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,...

AI-Driven Shelves Are Changing Carrefour’s In-Store Experience
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AI-Driven Shelves Are Changing Carrefour’s In-Store Experience
June 25, 2025

French supermarket giant Carrefour is accelerating its digital transformation by creating the next generation of connected stores, with artificial intelligence (AI) embedded in its omnichannel retail strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Google Intros Open Source Gemini Model For Developers
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Google Intros Open Source Gemini Model For Developers
June 25, 2025

Google has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to help developers. 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...

AI Regulations: Lawmaker Says Ban on State AI Rules Will Survive in ‘Some Version’ in Budget Bill
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AI Regulations: Lawmaker Says Ban on State AI Rules Will Survive in ‘Some Version’ in...
June 25, 2025

Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly expects a 10-year ban on state artificial intelligence regulations to survive in “some version” in President Donald Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments Get Their AI Moment
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B2B Payments Get Their AI Moment
June 25, 2025

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Velera Builds Governance Framework to Shield Credit Unions From AI Risk
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Velera Builds Governance Framework to Shield Credit Unions From AI Risk
June 25, 2025

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