Artificial Intelligence news and trends

48% of Goods Producers Turn to AI to Lift Output
artificial intelligence // December 18, 2025

Artificial intelligence is changing jobs faster than companies can reorganize them, and a new set of data shows that the impact is far more uneven and complex than early predictions suggested. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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...

Fraudsters Test the Limit of Banks’ Defenses
Authentication // December 17, 2025

Fraudsters no longer break in by force alone. 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...

How Strategic Mover CFOs Spent 2025 Solving Cash’s First-Mile Problem
Accounts Receivable // December 17, 2025

It may seem counterintuitive, but forward-thinking businesses spend much of their time thinking about the “right now.” 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI-Powered Scams Force Banks Into Real-Time Fraud Defense

December 18, 2025
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48% of Goods Producers Turn to AI to Lift Output

December 18, 2025
Artificial intelligence is changing jobs faster than companies can reorganize them, and a new set of data shows that the impact is far more uneven and complex than early predictions...

AI Turns Cards Into Intelligent Payment Credentials

December 17, 2025
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Agentic AI Splits Big Tech Between Open Alliances and Closed Control

December 15, 2025
Standards. Protocols. Alliances. It was a big week as usual in the Prompt Economy with several announcements that show cooperation among some of the power players that will make agentic...

Quick Reads
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 enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you […]

Amazon Eyes $10 Billion Investment and Chip Deal in OpenAI

December 17, 2025
Amazon is reportedly in discussions to invest around $10 billion in OpenAI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Klarna Launches Open Standard for Agentic Commerce

December 15, 2025
Klarna launched an open standard that it said makes products easily discoverable and understandable by artificial intelligence agents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Mastercard Predicts AI Will Be ‘Meaningful’ Tailwind in APAC for 2026

December 15, 2025
Mastercard found that the Asia-Pacific region is seeing stable growth amid tariff and artificial intelligence-related upheaval. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...