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FTC Lawsuit Signals Regulatory Linkage of Privacy and Consumer Protection

August 04, 2026
FTC Puts Digital Health’s Growth Playbook on Trial
Healthcare // July 30, 2026

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Microsoft’s AI Subscription Prices Probed by UK Regulator
Subscriptions // July 29, 2026

Regulators in the United Kingdom are investigating whether Microsoft misled customers about its subscription options pricing, according to a Wednesday (July 29) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Moonshot Halts New Kimi K3 Subscriptions as Demand Overwhelms Compute
Artificial Intelligence // July 20, 2026

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot temporarily paused new subscriptions to its new open-weight model, Kimi K3, due to capacity constraints. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Credit Cards Start Picking Up the AI Tab
Artificial Intelligence // July 16, 2026

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Interviews & Exclusives
Tokenization Moves From Security Tool to Checkout Strategy

June 16, 2026
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FinTechs Push Banks Toward the Subscription Playbook

June 11, 2026
When interest margins become harder to predict, recurring fees begin to look more attractive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

MDEnvoy Channels Jerry Maguire With Agents and AI for Doctors

May 05, 2026
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Anthropic’s Claude Subscription Shift Signals New AI Pricing Era

April 07, 2026
A software developer sets up an AI agent to manage email, schedule meetings and monitor a shared inbox. It works nonstop, firing off requests through the night, completing tasks no...

Quick Reads
Microsoft’s AI Subscription Prices Probed by UK Regulator

July 29, 2026
Regulators in the United Kingdom are investigating whether Microsoft misled customers about its subscription options pricing, according to a Wednesday (July 29) press release. 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 […]

Moonshot Halts New Kimi K3 Subscriptions as Demand Overwhelms Compute

July 20, 2026
Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot temporarily paused new subscriptions to its new open-weight model, Kimi K3, due to capacity constraints. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

X Opens X Money to Premium Subscribers Ahead of Broader Launch

June 26, 2026
X has taken another step in the rollout of X Money by expanding the tool to members of the top tier of the social media platform’s premium subscription service. Get...

Meta Eyes $200-Per-Month Price Tag for Hatch AI Agent

June 04, 2026
Meta is weighing an up to $200-per-month subscription for its consumer artificial intelligence agent, The Information reported Wednesday (June 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...