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Senate Bill Would Require AI Firms to Yield Half Ownership to Public

Senate Bill Would Require AI Firms to Yield Half Ownership to Public
Senate Bill Would Require AI Firms to Yield Half Ownership to Public
June 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has introduced a bill that would impose a one-time 50% tax on the stock of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) companies and...

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AI and Digital Money’s Next Test Is Proving Their Business Case
AI and Digital Money’s Next Test Is Proving Their Business Case
June 18, 2026  |  Innovation

Two developments this week, one in artificial intelligence (AI) and the other in financial services, underscore a reality confronting businesses across industries. Their technological capability...

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Can Snap Survive the Wearable Graveyard Google Built?
Can Snap Survive the Wearable Graveyard Google Built?
June 18, 2026  |  Wearables

The smartphone era won’t last forever, and the tech industry is spending billions to own whatever comes next. Artificial intelligence (AI) has sharpened that ambition,...

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Midjourney Enters Medical Imaging With 60-Second Full-Body Scan
Midjourney Enters Medical Imaging With 60-Second Full-Body Scan
June 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Midjourney built its reputation on text-to-image artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Wallets Move From Tap to Pay to Permission to Spend
Wallets Move From Tap to Pay to Permission to Spend
June 18, 2026  |  Digital Payments

Digital wallets began as a more convenient way to pay. They are now evolving into something more consequential: a platform for managing permissions. Get the...

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Zelle Readies Stablecoin for First Cross-Border Push
Zelle Readies Stablecoin for First Cross-Border Push
June 18, 2026  |  Cross-border Payments

Zelle network operator Early Warning Services plans to launch a proprietary U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin as part of its strategy to expand Zelle person-to-person digital payments beyond the...

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83% of ChatGPT Ad Triggers Don’t Exist in Traditional Search
83% of ChatGPT Ad Triggers Don’t Exist in Traditional Search
June 18, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Move over, Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Google Devises Battle Plan to Combat Rogue AI Agents
Google Devises Battle Plan to Combat Rogue AI Agents
June 18, 2026  |  Cybersecurity

Google has introduced its plans to fend off threats from increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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