Artificial Intelligence
AI Regulation Gains Momentum With California’s New Law
September 30, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday (Sept. 29) signed the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, making the state the first in the U.S. to require developers of advanced artificial intelligence systems to disclose how they manage catastrophic risks. The measure, Senate Bill 53, establishes...

Artificial Intelligence
ServiceNow Debuts User Interface for Enterprise AI
September 30, 2025

ServiceNow introduced a “unified, conversational front door” to enterprise artificial intelligence called AI Experience, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 30) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Economy
Job Market Strains Push Holiday Spending Toward eCommerce
September 30, 2025

Confidence drives consumer spending, and the health of the labor market underpins how secure households feel about loosening their wallets. As fall begins, the latest survey data shows consumers growing more cautious about both jobs and the economy, signaling potential headwinds for discretionary categories such...

Artificial Intelligence
HoneyBook Acquires AI Vibe Coding Startup Fine
September 30, 2025

HoneyBook has acquired startup Fine.dev, which specializes in artificial intelligence-assisted coding and rapid application development. 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 Intros Agentic AI Shopping and New Visual Search
September 30, 2025

Google has introduced a visually-centered update to its artificial intelligence-powered search. 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...

Personnel
Spotify Names Co-CEOs as Founder Daniel Ek Steps Back
September 30, 2025

Spotify’s chief executive is leaving that job as the streaming music platform names co-CEOs. 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...

Partnerships
Banks Enjoy Near-Record Fees Amid ‘Infectious’ M&A Environment
September 30, 2025

Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals are reportedly on track to reach $3.1 trillion this year. 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,...

Delivery
DoorDash Offers Retailers Fulfillment Services From DashMart Locations
September 30, 2025

DoorDash announced a new service that enables retailers to sell online and offer delivery, with DoorDash handling the entire fulfillment process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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AI Spending Could Exceed $2.8 Trillion Through 2029
September 30, 2025

AI-related infrastructure spending by Big Tech is expected to surpass $2.8 trillion through 2029. 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...