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Primitive Launches System to Help Financial Institutions Deploy AI Agents

Primitive Launches System to Help Financial Institutions Deploy AI Agents
Primitive Launches System to Help Financial Institutions Deploy AI Agents
April 14, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Primitive announced its launch Tuesday (April 14), saying it offers an artificial intelligence agent operating system purpose-built for regulated financial institutions. Get the Full Story...

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OpenAI Backers Question Valuation Amid Anthropic Competition
OpenAI Backers Question Valuation Amid Anthropic Competition
April 14, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI’s $852 billion valuation is reportedly causing some unease among the startup’s own investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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OpenAI Buys Personal Finance Platform Hiro
OpenAI Buys Personal Finance Platform Hiro
April 14, 2026  |  Acquisitions

OpenAI has acquired artificial intelligence-(AI) powered personal finance startup Hiro Finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Economists Challenge the ‘Data Equals Power’ Narrative
Economists Challenge the ‘Data Equals Power’ Narrative
April 14, 2026  |  Data

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Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
Nearly 4 in 10 Financially Stressed Shoppers Choose Walmart Over Amazon
April 14, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

At the checkout counter, the biggest shift may not be how much consumers buy, but where they choose to buy it and which payment tools...

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Green Dot’s Douros Says Brands May Matter Less Than Trust in AI Commerce
Green Dot’s Douros Says Brands May Matter Less Than Trust in AI Commerce
April 14, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

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Boost’s Aiala Links AI Performance to Strong Governance Frameworks
Boost’s Aiala Links AI Performance to Strong Governance Frameworks
April 14, 2026  |  Opinion

Companies must establish AI oversight with clear metrics before implementing the technology, Boost Payment Solutions Chief Compliance Officer Elly Aiala writes in a new PYMNTS...

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Synchrony Bets on Teachers to Fix Financial Literacy
Synchrony Bets on Teachers to Fix Financial Literacy
April 14, 2026  |  Personal Finance

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Mastercard’s Mark Barnett Says the Real Currency for SMBs Is Payment Timing
Mastercard’s Mark Barnett Says the Real Currency for SMBs Is Payment Timing
April 14, 2026  |  SMBs

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