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Anthropic and OpenAI Agents Accused of Social Engineering
August 05, 2026

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered instances of artificial intelligence agents creating fake online identities to access secure systems. 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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JPMorgan CEO Dimon Recruits for AI Threat Prevention Alliance
August 05, 2026

JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon is lobbying corporations to join a new group focused on artificial intelligence risks, Reuters reported Wednesday (Aug. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
AI Finds the Deal, Shoppers Still Make the Call
August 05, 2026

When it comes to retail shopping, consumers are largely using artificial intelligence as a shortcut through the growing complexity of eCommerce rather than as a replacement for making their own decisions. While AI is finding its strongest role in tasks that save time and simplify...

Acquiring
Santander’s $12 Billion Webster Bank Deal Wins Fed Approval
August 05, 2026

Santander says the Federal Reserve has approved its acquisition of Webster Bank. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Buy the Firm, Then Rebuild It With AI
August 04, 2026

A new class of buyers, sometimes called AI roll-ups, is emerging across accounting, property management and customer service. Unlike traditional acquirers, these companies are not buying small service businesses to cut costs or flip them for a quick return. They are buying them to keep...

Artificial Intelligence
Cloudflare Issues AI Agents a Wallet and Identity
August 04, 2026

Connectivity cloud company Cloudflare introduced tools to help artificial intelligence agents on its platform make purchases. 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...

Investments
Polymarket Aims to Double Valuation With $1 Billion Funding Round
August 04, 2026

Polymarket reportedly hopes to raise funds at a valuation north of $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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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$30 an Hour Buys a Robot Housekeeper in San Francisco
August 04, 2026

Tau Robotics began sending humanoid robots into San Francisco homes in late July for $30-an-hour cleaning visits, ABC7 San Francisco reported Friday (July 31). The invite-only service is still building its waitlist. Tau said its robots vacuum, wipe counters, empty trash and clear light clutter,...

Artificial Intelligence
White House AI Tests Could Become a New Trust Signal for Banks
August 04, 2026

The White House is creating a new checkpoint for the most powerful artificial intelligence models before they reach the market. It may be voluntary, but banks and other regulated companies could soon treat it as something closer to a seal of inspection. Get the Full...