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Investors Bet Big on AI as Core Hardware Infrastructure
artificial intelligence // February 02, 2026

From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chip design and autonomous vehicles to enterprise customer service, real estate transactions and investment banking, startups this week raised billions in capital as investors doubled down on AI as core operating infrastructure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Microsoft’s AI Growth Drives Both Revenue and Massive Capital Expenditure
Earnings // January 28, 2026

Microsoft’s biggest transformation story used to revolve around cloud computing. 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...

Google Accelerates AI Deals to Strengthen Gemini in Media and Voice
Google // January 27, 2026

Google has accelerated a series of acquisitions, talent deals and strategic investments aimed at strengthening its artificial intelligence (AI) stack across media generation, voice interaction and international markets. The moves, executed over the past several weeks, reflect a more targeted expansion strategy as competition intensifies...

AI Startups Hit Unicorn Status at Seed Stage
Artificial Intelligence // January 26, 2026

The artificial intelligence (AI) funding boom shows no signs of slowing as deep tech startups capture massive capital even before major product launches. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
Walmart and Amazon Chase Agentic AI, Robotic Warehouses and Customer Loyalty

June 06, 2025
Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. 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 […]

AI Gives Customer Service Positive Revenue Spin

March 24, 2025
Enterprises are expanding their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experience to encompass the entirety of the process, not just relegating it to back-office tasks. In addition to speeding...

90% of Healthcare C-Suite Sees Positive Return From GenAI

March 18, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transitioning from a futuristic concept to a tangible force reshaping the healthcare landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

90% of CFOs Report ‘Very Positive’ ROI From GenAI in Just 9 Months

March 06, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is changing the business landscape, especially in the financial sector. CFOs of U.S. companies with more than $1 billion in revenue are adopting GenAI to improve...

Quick Reads
Lotus Health AI Raises $41 Million to Build AI-Powered Model for Primary Care

February 03, 2026
Lotus Health AI raised $35 million in a Series A funding round to increase the availability of its “AI doctor” that provides free, round-the-clock primary care. 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, […]

Investors Bet Big on AI as Core Hardware Infrastructure

February 02, 2026
From artificial intelligence (AI)-driven chip design and autonomous vehicles to enterprise customer service, real estate transactions and investment banking, startups this week raised billions in capital as investors doubled down...

OpenEvidence Raises $250 Million for Medical Insights AI Platform

January 21, 2026
Medical-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup OpenEvidence has reportedly raised $250 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

AI Inference Startup Baseten Raises $300 Million and Gains Backing From Nvidia

January 20, 2026
Nvidia reportedly invested $150 million in artificial intelligence (AI) inference startup Baseten. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...