Economy
Inflation Cools Overall But Consumers Stay Value-Driven
December 18, 2025

After weeks of a government shutdown, economic data continue to roll in, and the latest inflation figures sketch a picture that is far from definitive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

CFO
The PYMNTS Intelligence Personas Shaping 2026, From Adaptive CFOs to Strategic Movers
December 18, 2025

The story of enterprise transformation in 2025 wasn’t just about technology but about who was making the decisions. 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...

artificial intelligence
Visa Prepares Merchants for AI at the Checkout
December 18, 2025

Visa is on track to offer artificial intelligence-enabled commerce to consumers within months and expects that millions of consumers will be using AI agents to complete purchases by the end of 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

artificial intelligence
OpenAI Has Sold 700K ChatGPT Licenses to American Colleges
December 18, 2025

OpenAI has reportedly made deep inroads with American colleges. 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 form, you...

artificial intelligence
Employers Encourage AI at Work, With or Without Guardrails
December 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a default tool at work because it is delivering measurable productivity gains. New PYMNTS Intelligence survey data shows most employers now encourage AI use rather than merely allowing it, while only a small minority discourage it. At the same time,...

artificial intelligence
Meta AI Chief’s Startup Seeks $3 Billion Valuation Before Launch
December 18, 2025

Meta’s chief AI scientist is reportedly in early talks to raise $585 million for his new startup. 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...

Regulation
Instacart AI Pricing Tool Faces FTC Investigation
December 18, 2025

Federal regulators are reportedly seeking information about Instacart’s artificial intelligence (AI) pricing tool. 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....

VISA
Working Capital Efficiency Reflects Local Market, Industry Realities
December 18, 2025

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Security & Fraud
AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense
December 18, 2025

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