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Agentic Commerce Pushes ‘Know Your Human’ Into Verification Processes
artificial intelligence // February 27, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) in the service of agentic commerce searches for products, compares prices, negotiates terms and, in some cases with agents, executes transactions on behalf of individuals and businesses. Payment approvals, merchant onboarding and recurring bill pay are increasingly embedded in automated decision loops....

Wayve Raises $1.2 Billion and Preps London Robotaxi Launch
Investments // February 25, 2026

Wayve, a United Kingdom-based self-driving vehicle startup, is now valued at $8.6 billion, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 25) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Telcos Double Down on AI as 90% Report Positive Returns
artificial intelligence // February 20, 2026

Telecom operators’ relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) is now defined by results, not rhetoric. Nvidia’s 2026 State of AI in Telecommunications survey, which polled more than 1,000 industry professionals globally, found that 90% of operators say AI is driving positive return on investment (ROI) and...

B2B Payments Go Digital and Boost Cash Flow Control
B2B Payments // February 16, 2026

B2B payments aren’t about money. They’re about relationships. 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...

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B2B Payments Go Digital and Boost Cash Flow Control

February 16, 2026
B2B payments aren’t about money. They’re about relationships. 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 to the […]

Smart Manufacturers Redesign Plants to Unlock AI Gains

February 11, 2026
Manufacturers racing to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) are often experiencing an uncomfortable reality: productivity declines before gains materialize. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

PYMNTS Study Finds CFOs Turn to Agentic AI for Savings and Cash Flow

February 11, 2026
What if a way to track, forecast and model cash, credit, debt and investments could make your company smarter and stronger? What if the corporate finance function unlocked hidden savings...

Utilities Turn to AI and Intelligent Agents to Manage Grid Demand

February 02, 2026
The modern power grid works so well that most people never think about it. At least until it doesn’t. Lights turn on instantly, homes stay cool during heat waves and...

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Wayve Raises $1.2 Billion and Preps London Robotaxi Launch

February 25, 2026
Wayve, a United Kingdom-based self-driving vehicle startup, is now valued at $8.6 billion, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 25) press release. 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 […]

Alibaba Debuts AI That Helps Robots Understand Their Surroundings

February 10, 2026
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to power robotics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Truist Launches AI-Enabled Platform to Automate Corporate Receivables

February 03, 2026
Truist Financial launched a new integrated receivables platform, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 3) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Caterpillar Reports Growth From Data Center Demand

January 29, 2026
Caterpillar is reshaping how customers use its equipment as demand shifts toward data centers, autonomous operations and energy reliability. On its latest earnings call, held on Thursday (Jan. 29) the...