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Microsoft and Meta Earnings Shift Focus to Returns on AI Spending
artificial intelligence // January 28, 2026

As the first major technology companies prepare to report earnings later today (Jan. 28), attention is shifting from how much Big Tech is spending on artificial intelligence (AI) to whether those investments are starting to pay off. Earnings from Microsoft and Meta Platforms are expected...

Big Tech Expands AI Across Climate, Search and Public Services
artificial intelligence // January 28, 2026

This week’s tech news shows artificial intelligence (AI) moving deeper into climate forecasting, search, and the public sector. 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...

China’s Alibaba and ByteDance Embrace Agentic Commerce
Artificial Intelligence // January 21, 2026

Big Tech companies in China like Alibaba and ByteDance are adding agentic commerce to their arsenal, CNBC reported Wednesday (Jan. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Big Tech Momentum Holds at Year End With Meta Buying Manus
Big Tech // December 30, 2025

Big Tech is closing the year with continued momentum as companies push artificial intelligence deeper into products, infrastructure and monetization strategies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Economist Michael Noel Challenges How Regulators Police Big Tech

December 02, 2025
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Digital Twins Replace Metaverse Dreams in Manufacturing

August 20, 2025
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Will Visa Deal Give X Money Momentum vs Neobanks?

January 28, 2025
Elon Musk’s bid to make X into the “everything app” may have gotten a bit of a boost — where the newly-announced pact with Visa is a significant “something” on...

OpenAI’s Shift to For-Profit Model Changes the Game for AI Competition

September 30, 2024
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly considering transitioning to a for-profit model. This strategic pivot is reshaping the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, raising questions about the future of AI...

Quick Reads
Microsoft and Meta Earnings Shift Focus to Returns on AI Spending

January 28, 2026
As the first major technology companies prepare to report earnings later today (Jan. 28), attention is shifting from how much Big Tech is spending on artificial intelligence (AI) to whether those investments are starting to pay off. Earnings from Microsoft and Meta Platforms are expected to test whether that spending is translating into durable growth […]

China’s Alibaba and ByteDance Embrace Agentic Commerce

January 21, 2026
Big Tech companies in China like Alibaba and ByteDance are adding agentic commerce to their arsenal, CNBC reported Wednesday (Jan. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Microsoft CEO Injects ‘Sense of Urgency’ Into AI Efforts

December 30, 2025
Microsoft’s CEO has reportedly undertaken major changes to bolster the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

US Puts Tech Deal With UK on Hold

December 16, 2025
The United States government reportedly paused its technology deal with the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...