Digital Transformation news and trends

Shopify’s AI Traffic Triples as Shoppers Skip the Search Bar
Earnings // August 05, 2026

The agentic shopping shift is most visible at Shopify. Artificial intelligence (AI)-referred traffic to Shopify stores tripled year over year in the second quarter, and orders through those AI channels tripled right along with it. New buyer orders from AI channels are arriving at nearly...

AI Finds the Deal, Shoppers Still Make the Call
Retail // August 05, 2026

When it comes to retail shopping, consumers are largely using artificial intelligence as a shortcut through the growing complexity of eCommerce rather than as a replacement for making their own decisions. While AI is finding its strongest role in tasks that save time and simplify...

AI Can Plan the Trip but Booking Holdings Wants the Transaction
Earnings // August 04, 2026

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) can recommend a hotel, assemble an itinerary or suggest a cheaper travel date. It cannot independently guarantee inventory, calculate cancellation terms, authenticate a customer, manage currency conversion or settle funds with multiple suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Anthropic Appoints Former California Supreme Court Justice as First Global Affairs Chief
Personnel // August 04, 2026

Anthropic has appointed former California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar as its first chief global affairs officer. 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...

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Hippo CEO Says Growth Starts With the Risks It Won’t Take

July 30, 2026
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Embedded Finance Grows Up and Picks an Industry

July 30, 2026
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Kaon Uses AI to Build a Different Video Story for Every Viewer

July 30, 2026
Most consumer apps run on the same logic. An algorithm scans what already exists and serves the user the closest match. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Visa Direct Modernizes Government Payouts Stuck in Check Era

July 29, 2026
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Quick Reads
Meta Releases Coding Agent in Beta Amid Pressure to Monetize AI

August 05, 2026
Meta has released a terminal coding agent called Muse Code in beta. 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 […]

Anthropic Appoints Former California Supreme Court Justice as First Global Affairs Chief

August 04, 2026
Anthropic has appointed former California Supreme Court Justice Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar as its first chief global affairs officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

AI Now Responsible for a Third of US Economic Growth

August 04, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI)-related developments could be driving around one-third of America’s economic growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Actualyze AI Raises $7 Million for Platform For Governing AI

August 03, 2026
Actualyze AI has raised $7 million for its self-named platform designed for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) usage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...