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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.
Perplexity Pulling Sponsored Answers From AI Platform
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Perplexity Pulling Sponsored Answers From AI Platform
February 18, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) startup Perplexity is reportedly moving away from advertising. 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,...

What Happens to Stores When AI Agents Do the Shopping?
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What Happens to Stores When AI Agents Do the Shopping?
February 18, 2026

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Businesses Move to Rein In AI in the Shift to Autonomous Finance
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Businesses Move to Rein In AI in the Shift to Autonomous Finance
February 18, 2026

As enterprises hand artificial intelligence agents the authority to initiate payments, approve refunds, route compliance alerts and coordinate workflows across finance, HR and operations, a new question is emerging inside boardrooms and audit committees: How do you control an agent acting at the machine speed?...

Private Software Firms Beat AI Disruption Fears With Early Earnings
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Private Software Firms Beat AI Disruption Fears With Early Earnings
February 17, 2026

Privately held software firms McAfee, Rocket Software, Perforce Software and Cloudera released their earnings to lenders ahead of schedule to reassure those lenders at a time when some are concerned that the rise of artificial intelligence could disrupt the industry, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Feb. 17)....

Robots, Compliance and AI Receptionists: $1.45 Billion Backs AI Embedded in Real Operations
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Robots, Compliance and AI Receptionists: $1.45 Billion Backs AI Embedded in Real Operations
February 17, 2026

Across robotics, media production, healthcare administration, compliance and small-business front desks, startups raised capital by promising measurable output: robots on factory floors, video assets in production pipelines and prior authorizations processed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

JPMorgan Chase Analysts Predict AI Costs Could Trigger Bank Mergers
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JPMorgan Chase Analysts Predict AI Costs Could Trigger Bank Mergers
February 17, 2026

The pace of artificial intelligence spending required in the financial services sector may force smaller banks into mergers, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Feb. 17), citing analysts at JPMorgan Chase. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

AI Pushes SaaS Toward Usage-Based Pricing
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AI Pushes SaaS Toward Usage-Based Pricing
February 17, 2026

For roughly 20 years, enterprise software companies have optimized around seats. 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...

Fed Governor Barr Says Firms Using AI Are Moving Staff to Higher-Value Jobs
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Fed Governor Barr Says Firms Using AI Are Moving Staff to Higher-Value Jobs
February 17, 2026

Artificial intelligence may transform the American workplace by enhancing how employees perform complex tasks rather than replacing employees, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr said Monday (Feb. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

AI Turns Websites Into Adaptive Sales Engines
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AI Turns Websites Into Adaptive Sales Engines
February 17, 2026

Digital marketing has a blind spot. 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...