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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.
Amazon Denies Anthropic AI Is Powering Advanced Alexa Capabilities
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Amazon Denies Anthropic AI Is Powering Advanced Alexa Capabilities
March 02, 2025

Amazon is one of the top investors in artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic. 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....

Amazon’s Alexa+ Reflects PYMNTS’ 2023 Insights on the Future of Voice Technology
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Amazon’s Alexa+ Reflects PYMNTS’ 2023 Insights on the Future of Voice Technology
February 27, 2025

With Alexa receiving a refresh on Wednesday (Feb. 26), it was interesting to revisit research published by PYMNTS in April 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

OpenAI Begins Rollout of GPT-4.5, a ‘Different Kind of Intelligence’
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OpenAI Begins Rollout of GPT-4.5, a ‘Different Kind of Intelligence’
February 27, 2025

OpenAI released GPT-4.5 Thursday (Feb. 27) as a “research preview,” saying this is the company’s largest and most knowledgeable model so far. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Snowflake Plans ‘AI Hub’ and $200 Million in Startup Investments
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Snowflake Plans ‘AI Hub’ and $200 Million in Startup Investments
February 27, 2025

Data cloud company Snowflake says it is opening a new Silicon Valley “AI hub.” 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...

Seamless Journeys: AI’s Rising Role in Coordinating Consumer Travel
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Seamless Journeys: AI’s Rising Role in Coordinating Consumer Travel
February 27, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads into the travel industry as most consumers now expect seamless travel experiences, and the industry is taking notice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Tencent Says Its New AI Model Can Outrun DeepSeek
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Tencent Says Its New AI Model Can Outrun DeepSeek
February 27, 2025

Chinese tech giant Tencent said its new artificial intelligence model is faster than that of DeepSeek. 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...

Taktile Raises $54 Million for AI-Powered Financial Decision-Making
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Taktile Raises $54 Million for AI-Powered Financial Decision-Making
February 27, 2025

Taktile has raised $54 million to help power its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered risk management tool. 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,...

Tech Giants Push Back at a Crucial Time for the EU AI Act
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Tech Giants Push Back at a Crucial Time for the EU AI Act
February 26, 2025

The EU AI Act has been lauded as the most comprehensive set of regulations on artificial intelligence on the planet. But it is a set of general principles without details for implementation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Emburse Bets on AI to Tackle Expense Management
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Emburse Bets on AI to Tackle Expense Management
February 26, 2025

Travel and expense solutions provider Emburse added artificial intelligence capabilities to its product suite. 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...