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FDA Keeps Radiology AI Revenue Tied to Premarket Clearance
Artificial Intelligence // September 17, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration is keeping a firm regulatory gate between a new radiology algorithm and its ability to generate revenue in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mastercard and Alchemy Partner to Enable Everyday Agentic Payments
Artificial Intelligence // September 17, 2026

Mastercard and Alchemy, a provider of blockchain infrastructure for apps and artificial intelligence agents, partnered on an agentic payment option that Mastercard will roll out this week, Alchemy said in a Thursday (Sept. 17) post on social platform X. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Weeks-Old AI Startup Emulate Approaches $4 Billion Valuation
Startups // September 17, 2026

Emulate, a month-old startup founded by former Google DeepMind researchers, is reportedly close to landing hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check
Cybersecurity // September 17, 2026

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The Next Fraud Frontier Is the Impostor Who Passes Every Check

September 17, 2026
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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...

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Plaud Plans to File IPO for AI Note-Taking Startup in 2028

September 17, 2026
AI startup Plaud is reportedly planning to file for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2028. 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 […]

Mastercard and Alchemy Partner to Enable Everyday Agentic Payments

September 17, 2026
Mastercard and Alchemy, a provider of blockchain infrastructure for apps and artificial intelligence agents, partnered on an agentic payment option that Mastercard will roll out this week, Alchemy said in...

Weeks-Old AI Startup Emulate Approaches $4 Billion Valuation

September 17, 2026
Emulate, a month-old startup founded by former Google DeepMind researchers, is reportedly close to landing hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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...