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Meta Tests AI as the Upsell for Free Social Media
September 16, 2026

Meta is asking consumers who have never paid for Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp to pay for new versions of them that have more features. The company on Tuesday (Sept. 15) launched Meta One with more than 50 features and said it has reached 15 million...

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Google DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg Joins Safety-First Camp in AI Debate
September 16, 2026

Google DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg is warning that artificial intelligence advances must not come before AI safety, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (Sept. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Nvidia and Google Launch Energy Alliance to Prevent AI Grid Overload
September 16, 2026

Nvidia, Google and Emerald AI launched an alliance dedicated to promoting flexible artificial intelligence data centers, Nvidia said in a Wednesday (Sept. 16) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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NIST Push Could Give Banks a Common Test for AI Vendors
September 16, 2026

A federal standards effort reaching a key deadline Wednesday (Sept. 16) could help banks answer a practical challenge that has complicated artificial intelligence adoption. What evidence should an AI vendor have to provide before its product wins approval? Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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OpenAI Eyes $1.2 Trillion Valuation in Pre-IPO Funding Round
September 16, 2026

OpenAI is reportedly weighing a funding round at a $1.2 trillion valuation before going public. 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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AI Moves Into Brazil’s Everyday Shopping Journey
September 16, 2026

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AI Has a Frankenstein Dilemma
September 16, 2026

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AI Picks the Shortlist Before Retailers Get the Click
September 16, 2026

Before a shopper ever reaches a retailer, an artificial intelligence assistant may have already narrowed the field to three options. Making that shortlist is becoming its own competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Google Launches New Gemini Models to Upgrade Enterprise Voice Agents
September 15, 2026

Google has begun rolling out two new artificial intelligence models designed to power voice agents, the company said in a Tuesday (Sept. 15) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...