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ByteDance Lands $29.6 Billion Loan to Fuel AI Advances
Artificial Intelligence // September 06, 2026

China’s ByteDance has reportedly secured a $29.6 billion loan from nearly 30 banks. 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....

Encore AI Raises $30 Million to Expand Enterprise AI Platform
Investments // July 30, 2026

Agentic customer interaction platform Encore AI has raised $30 million in new funding. 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....

DeepSeek Reportedly Suspends Funding Round Ahead of IPO
Artificial Intelligence // July 26, 2026

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has reportedly paused its second round of funding. 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....

AI Chip Startup Etched Eyes $20 Billion Valuation
Artificial Intelligence // July 19, 2026

Artificial intelligence chip startup Etched is reportedly preparing to quadruple its valuation to around $20 billion. 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...

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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
OpenAI Eyes $1.2 Trillion Valuation in Pre-IPO Funding Round

September 16, 2026
OpenAI is reportedly weighing a funding round at a $1.2 trillion valuation before going public. 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 […]

ByteDance Lands $29.6 Billion Loan to Fuel AI Advances

September 06, 2026
China’s ByteDance has reportedly secured a $29.6 billion loan from nearly 30 banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Encore AI Raises $30 Million to Expand Enterprise AI Platform

July 30, 2026
Agentic customer interaction platform Encore AI has raised $30 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

DeepSeek Reportedly Suspends Funding Round Ahead of IPO

July 26, 2026
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has reportedly paused its second round of funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...