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OpenAI Says AI Is Now Informal Front Door to Healthcare
January 06, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quietly become one of the most widely used entry points into the healthcare system. According to OpenAI’s January 2026 report, “AI as a Healthcare Ally,” more than 40 million people worldwide use ChatGPT every day for health-related questions, a scale that...

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California to Consider Temporary Ban on Toys Equipped With AI-Powered Chatbots
January 06, 2026

California State Sen. Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced a bill Monday (Jan. 5) that would prohibit the manufacture and sale of toys that include an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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xAI Raises $20 Billion to Accelerate AI Product Development and Infrastructure Buildout
January 06, 2026

xAI raised $20 billion in a Series E funding round to accelerate its progress in building advanced artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
CES Spotlights B2B Tech Driving Next Industrial Era
January 06, 2026

By now, the consumerization trend of the B2B space is old news. But if the 2026 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is any indication, the tides of innovation appear to be heading upstream, or at least embracing a two-way street. Get the Full...

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Shareholders Approve Proposed Merger of Fifth Third and Comerica
January 06, 2026

The proposed merger of Fifth Third Bancorp and Comerica moved a step closer to completion Tuesday (Jan. 6) as shareholders of the two banks voted to approve the combination. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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AI Startup Hark Hires Ex-Apple Designer Abidur Chowdhury
January 06, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Hark reportedly hired former Apple designer Abidur Chowdhury as head of design. 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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Nvidia and AMD Reveal Dueling Paths for AI’s Future
January 06, 2026

At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, two of the world’s most influential chip executives offered sharply different roadmaps for artificial intelligence’s (AI) next phase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Razer Spends $600 Million to Sharpen Focus on AI Gaming
January 06, 2026

Gaming company Razer is reportedly in the midst of an expansive revamp based 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...

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Banks Are 2026’s Secret Weapon for Supplier Enablement
January 06, 2026

How money moves determines the shape of most B2B relationships. 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...