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Hark Raises $700 Million For AI Hardware Development
May 21, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) lab Hark has been valued at $6 billion following a $700 million funding round. 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...

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Fanatics Builds Data Engine to Personalize Sports Commerce
May 21, 2026

A sports fan’s relationship with their team doesn’t stay in the stands. It follows them online, into team stores, onto betting apps and through endless searches for the right jersey at the right moment. For a retailer sitting at the center of that behavior, the...

Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft and EY Team to Promote Corporate AI Adoption
May 21, 2026

Microsoft is working with professional services network EY to help companies launch AI projects. 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...

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SpaceX IPO Filing Ties 93% of $28.5 Trillion Market to AI
May 21, 2026

The final frontier of space has had relatively few flags planted to claim it. SpaceX’s newly released registration statement signals that’s about to change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Blockchain.com Files Confidentially for IPO
May 21, 2026

Blockchain.com is the latest in a series of crypto companies 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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Anthropic Makes First Acquisition for Enterprise AI Push
May 21, 2026

Anthropic has expanded its enterprise AI strategy through the first acquisition tied to its newly launched consulting venture, selecting San Francisco-based Fractional AI as the operational foundation of the business, Bloomberg reported Thursday (May 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Kroger Eyes Price Cuts as Grocery Shoppers Feel Pinched
May 21, 2026

Kroger is reportedly considering steep price cuts to take on other grocery giants. 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...

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White House Wants to Review AI Models Before Roll Out
May 21, 2026

The White House reportedly wants to give government agencies a chance to review advanced AI models before release. 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...

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JPMorgan Prioritizing AI Hires Over Bankers
May 21, 2026

JPMorgan Chase’s CEO envisions a day where the bank hires more artificial intelligence experts than bankers. 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...