Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

Microsoft Scout Ushers in New Category of AI Autopilots
Microsoft Scout Ushers in New Category of AI Autopilots
June 02, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft has begun rolling out an “always-on personal agent” called Microsoft Scout that is integrated across Microsoft 365 apps, performs tasks and builds context so it can become...

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Banks and FinTechs Are Sitting on the Most Powerful AI Dataset in Finance
Banks and FinTechs Are Sitting on the Most Powerful AI Dataset in Finance
June 02, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia has released a blueprint for banks to collapse their patchwork of artificial intelligence (AI) systems into a single model—one trained on the transaction data...

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Fiserv Co-President Dhivya Suryadevara Says AI Could Be Banks’ Shortcut to Modernization
Fiserv Co-President Dhivya Suryadevara Says AI Could Be Banks’ Shortcut to Modernization
June 02, 2026  |  Banking

Banks spent years treating core modernization as a lengthy infrastructure project. Dhivya Suryadevara believes artificial intelligence may alter that timetable. In a conversation with PYMNTS...

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Can AI Prevent the Next Subway Delay?
Can AI Prevent the Next Subway Delay?
June 01, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

New York City transit agencies are expanding artificial intelligence (AI) pilots aimed at detecting subway infrastructure problems before they cause delays, targeting a maintenance challenge...

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The Cutback Economy Spares Pets, Streaming and Dinner Out
The Cutback Economy Spares Pets, Streaming and Dinner Out
June 01, 2026  |  Economy

Gas hit $4.56 a gallon heading into Memorial Day weekend. That was up more than $1.50 from where it was before the Iran war in...

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Paxos Secures SEC License to Settle Securities Transactions Nationwide
Paxos Secures SEC License to Settle Securities Transactions Nationwide
May 29, 2026  |  Blockchain

Paxos expanded the capabilities of its blockchain infrastructure platform to include clearing and settlement services for transactions in eligible securities. The company’s subsidiary Paxos Securities...

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Investors Can Now Trade Directly Inside AI Chatbots
Investors Can Now Trade Directly Inside AI Chatbots
May 28, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

The frustration is familiar to anyone who uses artificial intelligence (AI) to research investments. ChatGPT or Claude builds the thesis, weighs the risks and names...

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Amazon and Walmart Aren’t Just Competing on Retail Anymore
Amazon and Walmart Aren’t Just Competing on Retail Anymore
May 28, 2026  |  Retail

Memorial Day weekend was supposed to provide another read on the resilience of the American consumer. Instead, for Amazon and Walmart, the holiday became a...

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Meta Is Coming for Enterprise AI
Meta Is Coming for Enterprise AI
May 28, 2026  |  Facebook / Meta

Mark Zuckerberg built one of the most profitable advertising businesses in history. He is now building a second business from scratch. Meta is planning to...

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