Artificial General Intelligence news and trends

Amazon’s $50 Billion OpenAI Investment Could Hinge on AGI
artificial intelligence // February 26, 2026

Amazon’s proposed $50 billion investment in OpenAI reportedly has some conditions attached. 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...

Musk Predicts AI Will Lead to Abundance When AGI Arrives
artificial intelligence // January 14, 2026

Elon Musk says AI will eventually become so advanced that it will lead to worldwide abundance. 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...

OpenAI Strikes Deal With Microsoft in For-Profit Switch
Partnerships // October 28, 2025

OpenAI has completed its restructuring, pushing longtime benefactor Microsoft’s valuation north of $4 trillion. 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...

AI Salaries Surpass Those of NBA Stars and A-Bomb Maker
artificial intelligence // August 03, 2025

When it comes to salaries, today’s top AI talent are enjoying unprecedented paychecks. 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....

Interviews & Exclusives
Meta Chief AI Scientist Slams Quest for Human-Level Intelligence

January 08, 2025
Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun on Wednesday (Jan. 8) criticized prevailing definitions of artificial general intelligence (AGI), arguing that continued scaling of text-based large language models alone will not suffice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Move Over GenAI. Google Says Get Ready for GenWorld

January 06, 2025
Google DeepMind announced Monday (Jan. 6) that it is creating a new team to work on “massive” generative models that would “simulate the world.” These models represent the next stage...

Quick Reads
AI Pioneer Andrew Ng Expects Decades-Long Wait For AGI

February 27, 2026
Artificial intelligence pioneer Andrew Ng said the industry is decades away from developing artificial general intelligence (AGI). 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 […]

Amazon’s $50 Billion OpenAI Investment Could Hinge on AGI

February 26, 2026
Amazon’s proposed $50 billion investment in OpenAI reportedly has some conditions attached. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Musk Predicts AI Will Lead to Abundance When AGI Arrives

January 14, 2026
Elon Musk says AI will eventually become so advanced that it will lead to worldwide abundance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

OpenAI Strikes Deal With Microsoft in For-Profit Switch

October 28, 2025
OpenAI has completed its restructuring, pushing longtime benefactor Microsoft’s valuation north of $4 trillion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...