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Prediction Markets Face NYC Probe Over Marketing Practices
Legal & Regulation // August 12, 2026

The New York City Council launched an investigation into four prediction markets, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Aug. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

World Cup Scores Goal With AI From First Whistle
Artificial Intelligence // June 11, 2026

Google, Lenovo and FIFA have each deployed AI tools covering team preparation, fan experience and stadium security at the 2026 World Cup, which opens today as Mexico faces South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. For the first time, 48 teams compete across 104...

Apple’s AI Catch-Up Plan Turns Siri Into a Gatekeeper
Apple // June 08, 2026

Apple used WWDC 2026 to finally deliver the Siri overhaul it has been promising since 2024. The question underneath the announcement is whether a better Siri changes Apple’s position in the AI race, or whether it simply delays a more uncomfortable reckoning. Get the Full...

Study Finds AI Reshaping Commerce Faster Than Retailers Can Adapt
eCommerce // June 01, 2026

The “Global Digital Shopping Index: The AI-Powered Shopper Has Arrived” shows that retail is moving into a new phase. Consumers are no longer just shopping online or using their phones to check prices. They are using mobile devices across the full shopping journey, from product...

Interviews & Exclusives
Apple’s AI Catch-Up Plan Turns Siri Into a Gatekeeper

June 08, 2026
Apple used WWDC 2026 to finally deliver the Siri overhaul it has been promising since 2024. The question underneath the announcement is whether a better Siri changes Apple’s position in the AI race, or whether it simply delays a more uncomfortable reckoning. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy […]

The First Chatbot Consumers Try May Be the One They Stick With

January 30, 2026
Consumer use of artificial intelligence is consolidating early. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Apple’s Siri: Once a Pioneer, Now an AI Laggard

March 20, 2025
When Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Siri, debuted in 2011, it was revolutionary for giving users the ability to “talk” to their smartphone. Siri’s capabilities were made possible by machine...

AI’s Leap Year: Smarter, Sharper and Ready to Reshape Everything

December 31, 2024
Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence powerhouses staked their tech claims in 2024, rolling out AI models that solved increasingly complex problems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
Google Reports Gemini App Is Its Fastest Product to 1 Billion Users

August 12, 2026
Google’s artificial intelligence app, the Gemini app, now has more than 1 billion monthly users and has become the fastest-growing product in the company’s history, Google said in a Tuesday (Aug. 11) blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Prediction Markets Face NYC Probe Over Marketing Practices

August 12, 2026
The New York City Council launched an investigation into four prediction markets, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Aug. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Gemini Adds Grok-Powered Research to Prediction Market Platform

May 28, 2026
Gemini has added an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered “personalized intelligence center” to its prediction market platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Google Embeds Klarna BNPL Into Gemini AI Conversations

May 12, 2026
Google Pay users shopping in Google’s Gemini app or Google Search, including AI Mode, will be able to access Klarna’s flexible payment options. Get the Full Story Complete the form...