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Costco and Uber Eats Scale Delivery Across 47 States
September 16, 2026

Costco and Uber Technologies expanded their partnership to offer Costco delivery through Uber Eats in 47 states in the United States, up from the previous 17, Uber said in a Wednesday (Sept. 16) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Artificial Intelligence
Google DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg Joins Safety-First Camp in AI Debate
September 16, 2026

Google DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg is warning that artificial intelligence advances must not come before AI safety, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (Sept. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia and Google Launch Energy Alliance to Prevent AI Grid Overload
September 16, 2026

Nvidia, Google and Emerald AI launched an alliance dedicated to promoting flexible artificial intelligence data centers, Nvidia said in a Wednesday (Sept. 16) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Artificial Intelligence
NIST Push Could Give Banks a Common Test for AI Vendors
September 16, 2026

A federal standards effort reaching a key deadline Wednesday (Sept. 16) could help banks answer a practical challenge that has complicated artificial intelligence adoption. What evidence should an AI vendor have to provide before its product wins approval? Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Payment Methods
India Brings Merchant Fees to Popular UPI Payment System
September 16, 2026

For six years, India’s United Payments Interface (UPI) has been free for everyone involved, but that’s reportedly about to change. 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...

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Amazon Plans Same-Day Delivery Hubs Near 80% of US Prime Members
September 16, 2026

Amazon plans to increase its number of same-day delivery hubs from 85 to more than 1,000 by 2031, Seeking Alpha reported Wednesday (Sept. 16), citing a paywalled article by Business Insider. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Merchant Innovation
David’s Bridal Makes Its SaaS Play for Wedding Vendors With Pearl Connect
September 16, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Eyes $1.2 Trillion Valuation in Pre-IPO Funding Round
September 16, 2026

OpenAI is reportedly weighing a funding round at a $1.2 trillion valuation before going public. 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,...

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AI Moves Into Brazil’s Everyday Shopping Journey
September 16, 2026

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