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Artificial Intelligence
Fed Governor Barr Says Firms Using AI Are Moving Staff to Higher-Value Jobs
February 17, 2026

Artificial intelligence may transform the American workplace by enhancing how employees perform complex tasks rather than replacing employees, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr said Monday (Feb. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Investments
Render Raises $100 Million to Build Cloud Tech for AI Agents
February 17, 2026

Cloud technology company Render has raised $100 million in new funding. 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 completing...

Investments
Fiserv Catches Eye of Activist Investor Jana Partners
February 17, 2026

Activist investor Jana Partners has reportedly purchased a stake in payments company Fiserv. 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 completing this...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Turns Websites Into Adaptive Sales Engines
February 17, 2026

Digital marketing has a blind spot. 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 completing this form, you agree to...

Banking
Quantum Can’t Do Much Yet, but Banks Can’t Afford to Wait
February 17, 2026

Here is the strange math confronting every bank, payment network and FinTech on the planet: Quantum computing is simultaneously overhyped and underestimated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Loyalty & Rewards
Banks Shift Loyalty From Points to Everyday Payments
February 17, 2026

For decades, loyalty followed a familiar rhythm: Consumers earned points on credit card purchases and redeemed them later, often after months of accumulation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Why Voice Is the New Middleware of Commerce
February 17, 2026

Voice technology has spent a decade as a high-tech novelty, a hands-free way to set timers or check the weather that consistently hit a ceiling at the point of transaction. But in 2026, the narrative is shifting from “hands-free” to “agent led.” Voice is no...

Cross-border Payments
Volatility Forces Banks and FinTechs to Rethink Cross-Border Strategy
February 17, 2026

While cross-border trade itself remains in a period of upheaval, the global payment options supporting cross-border commerce have never been more advanced and innovative. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Artificial Intelligence
Tech Giants Look to Bridge AI and Publishing Worlds
February 16, 2026

Amazon and Microsoft are reportedly pushing into a new part of the AI world: arranging deals with news publishers. 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...