Ai Investments news and trends

1 in 4 S&P 500 Companies Can Now Prove AI Pays 
artificial intelligence // April 27, 2026

A year ago, most large companies were running artificial intelligence (AI) pilots and calling it progress. Now they’re reporting numbers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

DeepMind Vet’s Ineffable Intelligence AI Startup Raises $1.1 Billion
artificial intelligence // April 27, 2026

Ineffable Intelligence, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup launched by Google DeepMind veteran David Silver, has raised $1.1 billion. 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...

OpenAI Lands $75 Million Investment From Robinhood Ventures
Investments // April 22, 2026

Robinhood Ventures Fund said it has purchased roughly $75 million in OpenAI common stock. 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...

Enterprise AI Goes Vertical and Investors Follow Fast
Investments // April 20, 2026

Breadth was the safest bet in enterprise artificial intelligence (AI): Build a platform and let the market find you. That model still raises money. But the largest checks this week went to companies that went the other way, picking one industry and rebuilding its workflows...

Interviews & Exclusives
Walmart and Amazon Chase Agentic AI, Robotic Warehouses and Customer Loyalty

June 06, 2025
Retailers like Amazon and Walmart don’t just battle for consumer spend in brick-and-mortar or online. They battle everywhere, all the time. 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 […]

AI Gives Customer Service Positive Revenue Spin

March 24, 2025
Enterprises are expanding their use of artificial intelligence (AI) in customer experience to encompass the entirety of the process, not just relegating it to back-office tasks. In addition to speeding...

90% of Healthcare C-Suite Sees Positive Return From GenAI

March 18, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transitioning from a futuristic concept to a tangible force reshaping the healthcare landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

90% of CFOs Report ‘Very Positive’ ROI From GenAI in Just 9 Months

March 06, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is changing the business landscape, especially in the financial sector. CFOs of U.S. companies with more than $1 billion in revenue are adopting GenAI to improve...

Quick Reads
Manifest Raises $60 Million in Record Legal AI Funding Round

April 28, 2026
Manifest OS has raised $60 million for its AI-driven campaign to end lawyers’ billable hours. 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 […]

DeepMind Vet’s Ineffable Intelligence AI Startup Raises $1.1 Billion

April 27, 2026
Ineffable Intelligence, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup launched by Google DeepMind veteran David Silver, has raised $1.1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

OpenAI Lands $75 Million Investment From Robinhood Ventures

April 22, 2026
Robinhood Ventures Fund said it has purchased roughly $75 million in OpenAI common stock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cursor Eyes $50 Billion Valuation as AI Coding Demand Surges

April 17, 2026
Cursor, a maker of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding tools, is looking to raise about $2 billion in a funding round that would value it at over $50 billion, Bloomberg reported Friday...