Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic and OpenAI Agents Accused of Social Engineering
August 05, 2026

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered instances of artificial intelligence agents creating fake online identities to access secure systems. 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...

Legal & Regulation
UK Tribunal Rejects Google Bid to Block $6.7 Billion Advertiser Class Action
August 05, 2026

The United Kingdom’s Competition Appeal Tribunal rejected Google’s bid to block a class action lawsuit brought by advertisers alleging that the company abused its position in mobile operating systems, app distribution, search and search advertising to overcharge advertisers and exclude competitors. Get the Full Story...

Earnings
Circle Wants AI Payments to Create an Entirely New Stablecoin Market
August 05, 2026

Circle’s latest earnings suggest USDC is beginning to separate from the crypto cycle just as autonomous software agents create a potentially new market for digital payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Artificial Intelligence
JPMorgan CEO Dimon Recruits for AI Threat Prevention Alliance
August 05, 2026

JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon is lobbying corporations to join a new group focused on artificial intelligence risks, Reuters reported Wednesday (Aug. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Legal & Regulation
Colorado Pares Back AI Law as FTC Raises New Questions About State Regulation
August 05, 2026

Colorado has significantly narrowed what was poised to become the nation’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence governance law, replacing a sweeping compliance regime with a more targeted framework centered on transparency, consumer rights and disclosure requirements. At the same time, a recent Federal Trade Commission policy...

Earnings
Upstart Loan Originations Jump 50% as It Preps Bank Launch
August 05, 2026

Digital lender Upstart saw loan originations jump 50% as it prepares to launch its bank. 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....

Retail
AI Finds the Deal, Shoppers Still Make the Call
August 05, 2026

When it comes to retail shopping, consumers are largely using artificial intelligence as a shortcut through the growing complexity of eCommerce rather than as a replacement for making their own decisions. While AI is finding its strongest role in tasks that save time and simplify...

Acquiring
Santander’s $12 Billion Webster Bank Deal Wins Fed Approval
August 05, 2026

Santander says the Federal Reserve has approved its acquisition of Webster Bank. 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...

Consumer Insights
Payment Choice Now Defines The New American Shopper
August 05, 2026

American shoppers aren’t waiting for retail to catch up. They’re already using mobile devices and AI to find products, compare choices and decide where to spend. Their shopping habits are outpacing many merchant systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...