Artificial Intelligence
What AI-Driven Attack Chains Mean for CFOs and CISOs
April 15, 2026

The question for executives is no longer whether artificial intelligence will affect cybersecurity. It is whether their organization is still operating on assumptions from a pre-autonomy world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Healthcare’s AI Boom Moves From Bedside to Back Office
April 15, 2026

Artificial intelligence’s promise in healthcare has always seemed intuitive. A system capable of processing vast amounts of patient data, cross-referencing symptoms, and responding in seconds looks like the natural fix for physician shortages and surging demand for care. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Investments
Accel Prepares to Pour $5 Billion Into Global AI Breakouts
April 15, 2026

Venture capital firm Accel has raised $5 billion in late-stage capital to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) companies. 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...

Fraud Prevention
AI Fake News Found Its Perfect Home in Google Discover 
April 15, 2026

The way people find information online has shifted. Typed search queries are giving way to algorithmically curated feeds. Google Discover, the personalized content feed used by hundreds of millions, has become a primary entry point for news and purchasing decisions worldwide. Get the Full Story...

Legal & Regulation
Ad Agencies Resolve FTC Charges of Illegal Digital Ad Boycotts
April 15, 2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and eight states have reached a settlement with three advertising agencies that they accused of unlawfully colluding on the placement of digital ads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Artificial Intelligence
Starbucks Brews AI-Powered Drink Picks Inside ChatGPT
April 15, 2026

Starbucks has launched a beta Starbucks app in OpenAI’s ChatGPT. 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...

Investments
Artemis Raises $70 Million to Counter AI-Powered Cyberthreats With AI
April 15, 2026

Newly launched cybersecurity startup Artemis has reportedly raised $70 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....

Facebook / Meta
Meta Makes Major Changes to Speed Reality Labs’ Progress
April 15, 2026

Meta is reportedly reconfiguring its Reality Labs hardware division to “adapt and execute faster.” 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....

Earnings
BofA’s Q1 Shows the US Consumer Won’t Flinch, Card Volumes Up 7%
April 15, 2026

Bank of America’s first-quarter results, released Wednesday (April 15), show U.S. consumer spending holding steady against macro volatility, with more than $1 trillion in consumer flows moving through the bank’s payments ecosystem during the quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...