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Why Vertical SaaS Companies Are Taking Control of Payments
July 20, 2026

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The Housing Market Hands More Decisions to AI
July 20, 2026

For most of the history of consumer credit, the loan decision sat with a human. That model is changing. This week in the Prompt Economy™ AI agents are now handling document review, credit scoring, risk assessment and borrower communication autonomously, compressing timelines and extending credit...

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Medical AI Startup OpenEvidence Weighs $200 Million Funding Round
July 19, 2026

Medical-focused artificial intelligence startup OpenEvidence has reportedly considered raising $200 million at a $20 billion valuation. 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...

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AI Chip Startup Etched Eyes $20 Billion Valuation
July 19, 2026

Artificial intelligence chip startup Etched is reportedly preparing to quadruple its valuation to around $20 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...

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Chinese Smartphone Companies Rework Devices Around AI
July 19, 2026

Chinese tech companies have begun to rework mobile devices around artificial intelligence. 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...

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White House Weighs Regulator to Police AI Models
July 19, 2026

The White House is reportedly exploring plans to create a regulator focused on artificial intelligence safety. 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...

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AI Is Coming for Your Job Title
July 18, 2026

Artificial intelligence may or may not take your job, but it has already broken into the human resources department and vandalized the org chart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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AI Agents Finally Get Access Without the Password
July 17, 2026

Given free rein, AI agents can research products, compare prices and fill out forms. They’re thwarted the moment a task requires a login. Until now, the only options have been handing over the password and accepting the security risk, or taking over the keyboard every...

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FIS Deploys Anthropic’s Mythos 5 to Boost Global Financial Infrastructure
July 17, 2026

FIS has joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing and is using the artificial intelligence company’s most advanced frontier model, Mythos 5, to secure its own systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...