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Human-Like AI Services Face Greater Restrictions in China
Artificial Intelligence // July 06, 2026

China reportedly plans to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that can simulate human emotions. 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...

TikTok Aims to Offer Banking and Payment Services in Brazil
Latin America // April 01, 2026

TikTok is reportedly seeking permission to provide lending and payment services in Brazil. 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...

ByteDance Pauses AI Video Launch Over Copyright Issues
Artificial Intelligence // March 15, 2026

ByteDance has reportedly postponed the launch of its new artificial intelligence video-generation model over copyright disputes. 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...

Lawsuit Aims to Reverse TikTok Sale
Legal & Regulation // March 05, 2026

A law firm whose leaders include former Sen. Russ Feingold filed a lawsuit Thursday (March 5) against President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi Thursday (March 5), aiming to rescind the government’s approval of the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Interviews & Exclusives
Amazon Pushes Alexa Into Full Agent Mode

December 08, 2025
Agentic AI’s intersection with devices like phones, speakers and personal assistants hadn’t been visited much in the Prompt Economy. At least that was the case, up until last week when we heard from an upgraded Alexa+. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

TikTok Divesture Aftermath Focuses on Potential Suitors

April 24, 2024
The clock is running out on TikTok’s U.S. ambitions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Oracle Looks Victorious As Clock Tick-Tocks Down On Deadline For A TikTok Sale

September 14, 2020
Oracle appeared to win the TikTok “sale or no sale” negotiations Sunday night, as several sources reported it had been chosen over Microsoft for U.S. control of the controversial social...

Quick Reads
China Weighs Blocking Foreign Access to Top AI Models

July 07, 2026
China is reportedly considering a ban on overseas access to its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models. 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 […]

Human-Like AI Services Face Greater Restrictions in China

July 06, 2026
China reportedly plans to crack down on artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that can simulate human emotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

TikTok Aims to Offer Banking and Payment Services in Brazil

April 01, 2026
TikTok is reportedly seeking permission to provide lending and payment services in Brazil. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

ByteDance Pauses AI Video Launch Over Copyright Issues

March 15, 2026
ByteDance has reportedly postponed the launch of its new artificial intelligence video-generation model over copyright disputes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...