Artificial Intelligence

PYMNTS covers artificial intelligence as it transforms payments, commerce and financial services, from generative AI and agentic commerce to fraud detection, underwriting and customer engagement. Our reporting pairs breaking news with proprietary data and expert analysis to examine how AI is reshaping business models, operational efficiency and competitive dynamics across the connected economy.
Artificial Intelligence
ClassPass Hands Most Customer Inquiries to AI in 24/7 Support Shift
February 05, 2026

ClassPass is using artificial intelligence (AI) to absorb a growing share of customer support work as inquiry volumes rise, shifting its operation to a chat-first, 24/7 model and reorganizing how agents work. The fitness subscription platform says the changes have allowed it to increase service...

Artificial Intelligence
Fundamental Raises $255 Million for AI Large Tabular Model
February 05, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) company Fundamental has teamed with Amazon and raised $255 million.  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....

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Announces Claude Opus 4.6 as Next Step in Enterprise AI Development
February 05, 2026

Anthropic announced Thursday (Feb. 5) Claude Opus 4.6, a new version of its flagship artificial intelligence model that it described as a direct upgrade to Claude Opus 4.5, designed for enterprise and knowledge work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI Targets Enterprise Market With New AI Agent Platform
February 05, 2026

OpenAI now offers both a platform and the services of human engineers to help enterprises use artificial intelligence (AI) agents. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Mastercard Says Readiness Is Key as Enterprises Move to AI Agents
February 05, 2026

Agentic artificial intelligence is gaining momentum across banking and commerce, and payments networks are among the leaders. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Infrastructure Builder Cerebras Valued at $23 Billion in Latest Funding Round
February 04, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure builder Cerebras announced a funding round Tuesday (Feb. 3) that nearly tripled its valuation from four months earlier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Artificial Intelligence
EnFi’s $15 Million Fundraise Pushes Agentic AI Into Bank Credit Decisions
February 04, 2026

EnFi has raised $15 million to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents that analyze and make credit decisions at banks, Reuters reported Wednesday (Feb. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Says AI Assistant Claude Will Remain Ad-Free
February 04, 2026

Anthropic will not add advertising to its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Claude, the company said in a Wednesday (Feb. 4) blog post. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
AT&T Turns to Autonomous AI Agents to Slash Fraud
February 04, 2026

AT&T is deploying a new generation of autonomous AI agents across its consumer and enterprise operations to tackle escalating spam and fraud calls and cut service friction for customers and employees alike. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...