Government news and trends

States Defy Washington, Tech Lobby as Voter Backlash Fuels AI Regulation
Artificial Intelligence // September 02, 2026

The technology industry’s campaign to block state regulation of artificial intelligence is losing political force as public anxiety and election-year pressures embolden lawmakers to advance new restrictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

The CFPB Could Get a New Boss Called Congress
CFPB // September 02, 2026

House Republicans are proposing a rewrite of the statutory framework that governs how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau makes rules, supervises financial institutions and brings enforcement actions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Congress Weighs Public Stake in AI’s Potential Wealth Boom
Artificial Intelligence // September 01, 2026

Congress may need to decide whether the public should receive a direct financial stake in the wealth generated by artificial intelligence, according to a Friday (Aug. 28) report from the Congressional Research Service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

ChatGPT Faces Greater Regulatory Oversight by EU
Legal & Regulation // August 31, 2026

  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...

Interviews & Exclusives
The CFPB Could Get a New Boss Called Congress

September 02, 2026
House Republicans are proposing a rewrite of the statutory framework that governs how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau makes rules, supervises financial institutions and brings enforcement actions. 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 […]

The GENIUS Act Gives Stablecoins a Corporate Cash Audition

August 18, 2026
A Fortune 500 treasurer considering whether to leave $100 million in stablecoins overnight would probably ask a different set of questions than a payments executive deciding whether to use them...

States Put Big Tech’s AI Advantage Under New Scrutiny

August 13, 2026
Watch more: TechReg With Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

State Governments Turn to AI to Do the Grunt Work

July 13, 2026
This week in the Prompt Economy, the spotlight is on how AI is reshaping local and federal government. One of the most dramatic examples surfaced this week in the U.S....

Quick Reads
Google Escapes Forced Breakup of AdX Marketplace

September 02, 2026
Google avoided a forced breakup of its advertising technology business, Reuters reported Wednesday (Sept. 2). 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 […]

ChatGPT Faces Greater Regulatory Oversight by EU

August 31, 2026
  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...

White House AI Testing Plans Remain Murky

August 19, 2026
Earlier this month, the White House hosted artificial intelligence companies to discuss a new framework for testing their technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

DOJ Deploys 500 Prosecutors to Stop Fraud Against Government Programs

August 13, 2026
The Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, which was created earlier this year, will have about 500 attorneys by Aug. 24 and will continue growing after that, according to...