Artificial Intelligence news and trends

Toast Cooks Up New AI Capabilities for Retailers
Retail // January 08, 2026

Hospitality platform Toast is introducing “retail specific” capabilities for its Toast IQ artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. 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...

PayPal Teams With Microsoft to Power Checkout in Copilot
Partnerships // January 08, 2026

PayPal is working with Microsoft to support the launch of the tech giant’s Copilot Checkout. 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...

Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal Meets Regulatory Scrutiny in China
Regulation // January 08, 2026

Chinese regulators are investigating Meta’s $2 billion purchase of artificial intelligence startup Manus, CNBC reported Thursday (Jan. 8). 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...

Fiserv Teams With Microsoft to Expand AI Use
artificial intelligence // January 08, 2026

Payments/financial services technology provider Fiserv has launched an AI-focused partnership with Microsoft. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Mercedes and Nvidia Redesign Cars Around Machine Judgment

January 07, 2026
At CES 2026 this week, automakers and suppliers showed vehicles designed with the assumption that humans will not always be driving, shifting attention from driver-assist features toward software that increasingly manages control inside the car. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

The Crypto CFO Playbook for Blockchain Treasury Management

January 07, 2026
Two words typically define and rule the enterprise treasury management space: discipline and predictability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Hugimals Founder Credits Growth to AI, Payments and Amazon Store

January 07, 2026
Artificial intelligence-powered tools and commerce platforms are expanding the reach of small retailers, pulling niche, mission-driven products into the mainstream without requiring massive headcount or capital. Get the Full Story...

Commerce Finds Its Voice

January 06, 2026
Voice will finally pull agentic commerce onto the mobile phone by turning complex, desktop-only “go do this for me” prompts into natural, spoken conversations that consumers can have anywhere. The...

Quick Reads
Toast Cooks Up New AI Capabilities for Retailers

January 08, 2026
Hospitality platform Toast is introducing “retail specific” capabilities for its Toast IQ artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. 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 marketing […]

PayPal Teams With Microsoft to Power Checkout in Copilot

January 08, 2026
PayPal is working with Microsoft to support the launch of the tech giant’s Copilot Checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal Meets Regulatory Scrutiny in China

January 08, 2026
Chinese regulators are investigating Meta’s $2 billion purchase of artificial intelligence startup Manus, CNBC reported Thursday (Jan. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Fiserv Teams With Microsoft to Expand AI Use

January 08, 2026
Payments/financial services technology provider Fiserv has launched an AI-focused partnership with Microsoft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...