Artificial Intelligence
AI Is the NBA’s Sixth Man Now
May 26, 2026

The New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. This time, artificial intelligence (AI) has a courtside seat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Investments
OpenRouter Raises $113 Million to Expand AI Model Marketplace
May 26, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) model marketplace OpenRouter has raised $113 million in new funding. 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
Stord Raises $250 Million to Deploy Physical AI Across Fulfillment Network
May 26, 2026

Stord raised $250 million in a Series F funding round to continue expanding its combination of a fulfillment network, software and artificial intelligence that is designed to help brands compete in online commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Walmart
Walmart Debuts Program to Streamline Distribution Network
May 26, 2026

Walmart has introduced a logistics strategy designed to simplify the way suppliers move products into its distribution network. 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...

Bank Regulation
Big Banks Push Regulators to Cement Looser Oversight Rules
May 26, 2026

Wall Street lenders are reportedly lobbying the Federal Reserve to solidify its regulatory regime. 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...

Legal & Regulation
CFPB Opens Review of Community Development Lenders
May 26, 2026

Federal regulators are reportedly investigating lenders backed by the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) program. 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,...

Business
Groupon Cuts 400 Jobs to Fund AI Pivot
May 26, 2026

Groupon plans to eliminate 400 positions globally as it rebuilds itself as an artificial intelligence (AI)-native company. 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...

Transportation
Auto Dealers Pressured by Regulators and Buyers as Prices Climb
May 26, 2026

With car prices skyrocketing, auto dealers are reportedly facing pressure from both regulators and customers. 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,...

Google
Google Wants Ads to Talk Back in AI Search
May 26, 2026

Searching for something online used to mean typing a few words and scanning a list of links. Google’s replacing that with a conversation and monetizing every turn of it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...