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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...

Delivery
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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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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AI Has a Frankenstein Dilemma
September 16, 2026

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AI Picks the Shortlist Before Retailers Get the Click
September 16, 2026

Before a shopper ever reaches a retailer, an artificial intelligence assistant may have already narrowed the field to three options. Making that shortlist is becoming its own competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
Google Launches New Gemini Models to Upgrade Enterprise Voice Agents
September 15, 2026

Google has begun rolling out two new artificial intelligence models designed to power voice agents, the company said in a Tuesday (Sept. 15) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...