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Cursor Brand Name May Not Survive SpaceX Acquisition

August 09, 2026
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SMBs Swap Pricey SaaS Contracts for AI-Built Apps
Artificial Intelligence // July 08, 2026

For two decades, buying enterprise software meant accepting a vendor’s feature set, paying per seat and hiring specialists to manage the platform. For small businesses, that model often meant paying for capabilities they never used. AI coding tools are changing that calculation. Get the Full...

Uber Caps AI Coding Costs After Exhausting Annual Budget
Artificial Intelligence // June 02, 2026

Uber is limiting its employees to $1,500 in monthly token spending per artificial intelligence coding tool, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (June 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

xAI Curbs Staff Contact With Cursor Ahead of Possible Deal
Artificial Intelligence // May 26, 2026

xAI has reminded its employees ahead of a possible acquisition of artificial intelligence coding startup Cursor that the two companies must continue to operate independently until the acquisition is decided upon by xAI and approved by regulators, Bloomberg reported Monday (May 26). Get the Full...

OpenAI’s Codex Helps Drive Nearly $6 Billion Quarter
Artificial Intelligence // May 21, 2026

OpenAI generated nearly $6 billion in first-quarter revenue, a sign that demand for artificial intelligence tools is still rising even as the cost of competing at the top of the AI market remains enormous. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Cursor Brand Name May Not Survive SpaceX Acquisition

August 09, 2026
SpaceX’s acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor could be completed in the coming days. 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 agree to receive marketing […]

Uber Caps AI Coding Costs After Exhausting Annual Budget

June 02, 2026
Uber is limiting its employees to $1,500 in monthly token spending per artificial intelligence coding tool, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (June 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

xAI Curbs Staff Contact With Cursor Ahead of Possible Deal

May 26, 2026
xAI has reminded its employees ahead of a possible acquisition of artificial intelligence coding startup Cursor that the two companies must continue to operate independently until the acquisition is decided...

OpenAI’s Codex Helps Drive Nearly $6 Billion Quarter

May 21, 2026
OpenAI generated nearly $6 billion in first-quarter revenue, a sign that demand for artificial intelligence tools is still rising even as the cost of competing at the top of the...