Artificial Intelligence news and trends

Google DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg Joins Safety-First Camp in AI Debate
Artificial Intelligence // September 16, 2026

Google DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg is warning that artificial intelligence advances must not come before AI safety, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (Sept. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Nvidia and Google Launch Energy Alliance to Prevent AI Grid Overload
Artificial Intelligence // September 16, 2026

Nvidia, Google and Emerald AI launched an alliance dedicated to promoting flexible artificial intelligence data centers, Nvidia said in a Wednesday (Sept. 16) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Instinct AI Assistant Targets $10 Billion Valuation
Startups // September 16, 2026

Spear Street Technology, which operates artificial intelligence assistant Instinct, is in discussions to raise $1 billion, The Information reported Tuesday (Sept. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Circle Launches Agentic Commerce Blockchain Arc With 100+ Partners
Blockchain // September 16, 2026

Circle has introduced Arc, a blockchain designed for financial markets, real-time money movement and agentic economic activity. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI Moves Into Brazil’s Everyday Shopping Journey

September 16, 2026
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47% of Shoppers Who Abandoned Their Carts Wanted a Digital Wallet Option

September 16, 2026
A shopper can make it through product search, comparison and cart building, then disappear at the payment screen. For merchants, that turns a nearly completed sale into a preventable loss....

AI Picks the Shortlist Before Retailers Get the Click

September 16, 2026
Before a shopper ever reaches a retailer, an artificial intelligence assistant may have already narrowed the field to three options. Making that shortlist is becoming its own competition. Get the...

AI Makes the Holiday Shopping List but Who Gets the Sale?

September 15, 2026
AI can find the sweater, compare prices and read hundreds of reviews before a shopper finishes a cup of coffee. Getting that sweater through checkout is where the trip gets...

Quick Reads
Google DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg Joins Safety-First Camp in AI Debate

September 16, 2026
Google DeepMind Co-Founder Shane Legg is warning that artificial intelligence advances must not come before AI safety, the Financial Times reported Wednesday (Sept. 16). 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. […]

Nvidia and Google Launch Energy Alliance to Prevent AI Grid Overload

September 16, 2026
Nvidia, Google and Emerald AI launched an alliance dedicated to promoting flexible artificial intelligence data centers, Nvidia said in a Wednesday (Sept. 16) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete...

Instinct AI Assistant Targets $10 Billion Valuation

September 16, 2026
Spear Street Technology, which operates artificial intelligence assistant Instinct, is in discussions to raise $1 billion, The Information reported Tuesday (Sept. 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Circle Launches Agentic Commerce Blockchain Arc With 100+ Partners

September 16, 2026
Circle has introduced Arc, a blockchain designed for financial markets, real-time money movement and agentic economic activity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...