Fraud Prevention
Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips
August 02, 2026

Efforts by American retailers to prevent shoplifting appear to be paying off. 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...

Technology
IBM CEO Foresees Quantum Computing Growth by 2029
August 02, 2026

IBM’s CEO says quantum computing will soon be a source of growth for the 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 daily newsletter,...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Startups Try to Counter Chinese Models as VC Interest Wanes
August 02, 2026

The rise of Chinese open-weight artificial intelligence models has American startups racing to build counterparts. 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
Reddit CEO Pushes Back Against AI-Powered Search Results
August 02, 2026

Reddit’s CEO has begun airing his concerns about Google’s AI Overviews search feature. 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....

News
OpenAI Finds More AI Agents Have Broken Confinement
August 02, 2026

OpenAI has unearthed other examples of its autonomous artificial intelligence agents breaking containment. 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....

Cybersecurity
Coldcard Wallet Attack Losses Approach $89 Million
August 02, 2026

A 5-year-old security vulnerability has reportedly allowed attackers to steal nearly $89 million in bitcoin. 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,...

Technology
The Robots Have Clocked in and Their Résumés Are Getting Weird
August 01, 2026

At LaGuardia Airport, where travelers already negotiate with kiosks, scanners and charging stations, a headless, four-wheeled robot dog is now roaming Terminal B’s baggage claim to inspect the air. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Reaches 1 Billion Active Users as AI Becomes Daily Habit
July 31, 2026

OpenAI’s models now reach more than 1 billion active users and more than 2 million businesses, OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said in a Friday (July 31) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Banking
Fed Moves to Give Mutual Banks More Flexibility to Raise Capital
July 31, 2026

The Federal Reserve is seeking comment on a proposal that it said would modernize rules for mutual banking organizations and increase their flexibility to raise capital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...