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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India and the Gulf Race Ahead on Agentic AI Deployment
January 19, 2026

With U.S.-based companies like Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft and AWS leading the Prompt Economy’s development, it’s understandable to see agentic AI from a Western lens. But it’s not an inclusive one. The rest of the world — especially the Middle East — is taking notice. Get...

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Voice AI Startup ElevenLabs Eyes $11 Billion Valuation
January 18, 2026

ElevenLabs is reportedly in discussions for new funding that would value it at $11 billion. 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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Sequoia Wants In on Anthropic’s $25 Billion Funding Round
January 18, 2026

Sequoia Capital is reportedly preparing to contribute to a multibillion-dollar funding round for Anthropic. 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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Electric Rate Shock Triggers White House Crackdown on Data Centers
January 16, 2026

The explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has also led to explosive growth in electricity demand. Infrastructure is straining under the weight of that demand, and nowhere is the strain more visible than in the PJM Interconnection region. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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OpenAI Brings Subscription Tier and Ads to US
January 16, 2026

OpenAI is bringing a new subscription tier and ads to the United States. 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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WEF Says AI Can Unlock $4.5 Trillion if CEOs Fix Execution
January 16, 2026

Talk of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble may be missing the more contrarian reality: AI capability is advancing so fast that the economic payoff is less a mirage than a management problem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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More Than 60% of US Adults Now Start New Tasks With AI
January 16, 2026

For most of the internet era, consumer search behavior followed a familiar routine. 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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President Trump Orders Data Centers to Pay for Power as AI Strains the Grid
January 15, 2026

President Donald Trump is set to unveil an emergency plan Friday (Jan. 16) that would make data center owners, not households, cover the cost of new power plants as electricity demand surges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Cybersecurity Shifts to Early Warning as AI Scales
January 15, 2026

According to the World Economic Forum’s Cyber Risk in 2026 outlook, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to be the most consequential factor shaping cybersecurity strategies this year, cited by 94% of surveyed executives as a force multiplier for both defense and offense. Get the Full...