Ai Funding news and trends

Investors Shift Focus to AI Infrastructure, Security and Commerce
artificial intelligence // January 12, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) startups Cast AI, Cyera and Swap headlined a wave of capital injections this week, reflecting where investors see near-term demand as enterprises scale production AI systems. The deals point to continued interest in tools that manage compute constraints, govern sensitive data and...

Anthropic President Criticizes Overspending by Rivals
artificial intelligence // January 04, 2026

Anthropic is embracing a “do more with less” philosophy to differentiate itself in the AI space. 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,...

UK Plans Steep Increases in Funding for AI Research
artificial intelligence // December 17, 2025

The British government is reportedly planning sharp funding increases for areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and video games. 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...

Goldman Investment Helps AI Firm Harness Reach $5 Billion Valuation
artificial intelligence // December 11, 2025

Software company Harness has been valued at $5.5 billion following its latest funding round. 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...

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Divided Picture Emerges on Tech and Enterprise AI Spend

February 14, 2025
Global IT spending is expected to increase by 9% in 2025, driven by AI and cloud expenditures, according to a report from S&P Global Ratings. 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, […]

The Week in AI: Anthropic’s AI Safety Initiative, Regulation Battles, and Investor Alerts: The AI...

July 05, 2024
Anthropic’s new funding program for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) evaluations aims to tackle safety and adoption challenges in AI. As global AI regulations tighten, from Nvidia’s potential antitrust charges in...

Quick Reads
Mind Robotics Raises $500 Million to Improve Industrial Robots

March 11, 2026
Mind Robotics has raised $500 million to develop what it calls “AI-enabled” robotic systems. 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 […]

Anthropic President Criticizes Overspending by Rivals

January 04, 2026
Anthropic is embracing a “do more with less” philosophy to differentiate itself in the AI space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

UK Plans Steep Increases in Funding for AI Research

December 17, 2025
The British government is reportedly planning sharp funding increases for areas like artificial intelligence (AI) and video games. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Goldman Investment Helps AI Firm Harness Reach $5 Billion Valuation

December 11, 2025
Software company Harness has been valued at $5.5 billion following its latest funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...