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AI May No Longer Require Big Data Centers to Scale
artificial intelligence // January 09, 2026

For the past several years, the AI boom has been inseparable from a race in cloud capacity. Training large models and running inference at scale drove unprecedented capital expenditures across hyperscalers, reinforcing the idea that bigger models required bigger data centers. A growing body of...

Meta Signs Deals With 3 Nuclear Energy Companies to Power Data Centers
Meta // January 09, 2026

Meta signed agreements with three nuclear energy companies to help power its artificial intelligence-focused data centers. 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...

Chinese AI Company MiniMax Sees Share Price Double on Day of IPO
artificial intelligence // January 09, 2026

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company MiniMax reportedly raised $619 million in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) on Friday (Jan. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Allianz Taps Anthropic to Help Deploy AI Throughout Its Insurance Business
artificial intelligence // January 09, 2026

Allianz plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its insurance business around the world with the help of 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Shared Signals Are Helping Banks Stop Fraud Sooner

January 09, 2026
The goal for financial institutions isn’t to keep pace with the artificial intelligence-driven evolution of fraud. It’s to outpace it. 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 […]

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...

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...

Quick Reads
Amazon Plans to Build Big-Box Store Near Chicago

January 09, 2026
Amazon reportedly plans to open a big-box store comparable to a Walmart or Target location in a Chicago suburb. 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, […]

Meta Signs Deals With 3 Nuclear Energy Companies to Power Data Centers

January 09, 2026
Meta signed agreements with three nuclear energy companies to help power its artificial intelligence-focused data centers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Chinese AI Company MiniMax Sees Share Price Double on Day of IPO

January 09, 2026
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company MiniMax reportedly raised $619 million in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) on Friday (Jan. 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Allianz Taps Anthropic to Help Deploy AI Throughout Its Insurance Business

January 09, 2026
Allianz plans to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its insurance business around the world with the help of Anthropic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...