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Artificial Intelligence
xAI Offers Federal Agencies Grok AI Models and Support for 42 Cents
September 25, 2025

Federal agencies can now access xAI’s Grok artificial intelligence models for 42 cents per agency for 18 months, through March 2027. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
Spotify Rolls Out New Filters, Disclosure Rules for AI Content
September 25, 2025

Spotify is stepping up its defense against artificial intelligence-driven spam, impersonation and opaque content with a three-part policy focused on filtering, disclosure and identity protections. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Starbucks to Cut 900 Jobs and Close 1% of Locations
September 25, 2025

Starbucks is eliminating 900 jobs and closing stores as part of its turnaround plan. 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...

Retail
Prime Time Showdown: Amazon and Walmart Face Off in October
September 25, 2025

With fall in full swing and the holidays fast approaching, Amazon and Walmart are once again maneuvering to define the competitive terms of the season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
Google’s Data Commons MCP Server Anchors AI in Facts, Not Guesses
September 25, 2025

Google took a step toward changing how artificial intelligence works. 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...

Payment Methods
Klarna Card Gains 1 Million US Users in First 11 Weeks
September 25, 2025

Klarna says more than 1 million Americans have signed up for the Klarna Card in the 11 weeks since its July 4 launch in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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HSBC and IBM Tout First-Ever Discovery in Quantum Computing
September 25, 2025

HSBC said it made a breakthrough in using quantum computing in the finance world. 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...

Cross-border Payments
Swift Intros Rules to Speed Cross-Border Retail Payments
September 25, 2025

Swift is introducing rules to speed cross-border payments for consumers and small businesses. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
Medicare Tests Algorithms to Streamline Prior Authorization
September 25, 2025

Medicare is set to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into the core of its decision-making, testing whether algorithms can determine which treatments get covered in the nation’s largest public health program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...