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Anthropic’s Deal With US Military Under Threat
artificial intelligence // February 16, 2026

The Pentagon is reportedly preparing to sever its relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic. 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,...

Stronger Digital IDs Help Stop $34 Billion in Fraud Losses
Authentication // February 16, 2026

Fraudsters have been using artificial intelligence, automation and highly convincing impersonation tactics to steal identities. 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,...

IBM to Triple Entry-Level Hiring as AI Rewrites Junior Roles
artificial intelligence // February 13, 2026

IBM said it will triple entry-level hiring in the United States in 2026, even as artificial intelligence reshapes the tasks traditionally assigned to new graduates, according to Bloomberg News. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Shield AI Seeks $1 Billion to Lead Global Defense Tech Surge
Startups // February 13, 2026

Defense technology startup Shield AI is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in a funding round that would value the company at $11 billion, Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb. 13), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Stronger Digital IDs Help Stop $34 Billion in Fraud Losses

February 16, 2026
Fraudsters have been using artificial intelligence, automation and highly convincing impersonation tactics to steal identities. 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 […]

Mastercard Says Readiness Is Key as Enterprises Move to AI Agents

February 05, 2026
Agentic artificial intelligence is gaining momentum across banking and commerce, and payments networks are among the leaders. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

PayPal Swaps CEOs as Checkout Slows and 2026 Reset Begins

February 03, 2026
PayPal finds itself in a transition year, as 2026 signals a reworking of strategy while growth cools, with deceleration in its online branded checkout franchise. Get the Full Story Complete...

Google Trains AI Agents for Hard Questions and Real Work

February 02, 2026
The Prompt Economy is all about promise and execution. The promise is easy to see in all the announcements from companies like Visa, Mastercard, Google and others that continue to...

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Apple Preps for March 4 Product Launch

February 16, 2026
Apple is reportedly weeks away from its next product launch. 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 communications from PYMNTS and […]

Anthropic’s Deal With US Military Under Threat

February 16, 2026
The Pentagon is reportedly preparing to sever its relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

IBM to Triple Entry-Level Hiring as AI Rewrites Junior Roles

February 13, 2026
IBM said it will triple entry-level hiring in the United States in 2026, even as artificial intelligence reshapes the tasks traditionally assigned to new graduates, according to Bloomberg News. Get...

Shield AI Seeks $1 Billion to Lead Global Defense Tech Surge

February 13, 2026
Defense technology startup Shield AI is in talks to raise up to $1 billion in a funding round that would value the company at $11 billion, Bloomberg reported Friday (Feb....