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OpenAI Veteran Raises $950 Million for AI Customer Service Agents
Investments // May 04, 2026

Customer experience-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sierra has reportedly raised $950 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,...

OpenAI CFO Says Company Hits Core Targets Despite Stretch Goals
artificial intelligence // May 01, 2026

OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said Thursday (April 30) that the company is meeting its objectives. 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...

Cancer Never Saw the Algorithm Coming
artificial intelligence // April 30, 2026

Pancreatic cancer kills most of its patients because there is nothing to find by the time they feel sick. Colorectal cancer kills roughly 53,000 Americans a year for the same reason. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Parallel Web Systems Raises $100 Million for Agentic AI Efforts
artificial intelligence // April 29, 2026

Parallel Web Systems, an AI startup launched by Twitter’s ex-CEO, has raised $100 million. 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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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
OpenAI Venture in Talks to Buy AI Services Firms

May 07, 2026
OpenAI may be moving from selling artificial intelligence tools to buying the people who can make them work inside large companies. 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 […]

OpenAI Veteran Raises $950 Million for AI Customer Service Agents

May 04, 2026
Customer experience-focused artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sierra has reportedly raised $950 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

OpenAI CFO Says Company Hits Core Targets Despite Stretch Goals

May 01, 2026
OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said Thursday (April 30) that the company is meeting its objectives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Parallel Web Systems Raises $100 Million for Agentic AI Efforts

April 29, 2026
Parallel Web Systems, an AI startup launched by Twitter’s ex-CEO, has raised $100 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...