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The Agentic Enterprise Connects AI to Real Business Results
Artificial Intelligence // July 21, 2026

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AI Is Coming for Your Job Title
Artificial Intelligence // July 18, 2026

Artificial intelligence may or may not take your job, but it has already broken into the human resources department and vandalized the org chart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

California Tightens Scrutiny of AI Hiring Tools Amid Reports of Racial Bias
Artificial Intelligence // July 17, 2026

California employers that use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen job candidates face an increasingly complex compliance landscape as state regulators clarify that existing anti-discrimination laws apply fully to automated decision systems (ADS). At the same time, lawmakers are advancing legislation imposing new transparency, testing and...

Tech Leaders and Economists Call for AI Guardrails to Protect Workers
Artificial Intelligence // July 13, 2026

Artificial intelligence is transforming the economy, and now is the time to ensure that the technology benefits society, according to a statement signed by more than 200 economists and AI researchers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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The $20 Billion Cost of Unpredictable Work Schedules

July 22, 2026
For decades, the hourly labor market has organized worker pay around the wage itself. Employers compete by adding another dollar per hour, workers compare job postings by headline pay, and policymakers measure economic progress through changes in average earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

The Agentic Enterprise Connects AI to Real Business Results

July 21, 2026
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EarnIn Adds Jobs Platform as Wage Access Draws Scrutiny

July 13, 2026
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37% of Hourly Workers Already See AI on the Job

May 25, 2026
A growing share of hourly workers in the United States are encountering artificial intelligence on the job before they feel financially prepared for it. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Tech Leaders and Economists Call for AI Guardrails to Protect Workers

July 13, 2026
Artificial intelligence is transforming the economy, and now is the time to ensure that the technology benefits society, according to a statement signed by more than 200 economists and AI researchers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Allianz Plans to Cut Over 1,500 Jobs as AI Focus Increases

July 08, 2026
Allianz is planning to cut hundreds of jobs as it focuses on implementing artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (July 8), citing comments from CEO Tomas Kunzmann. Get the Full...

Consumer Confidence in Job Prospects Hits 5-Year Low

July 06, 2026
American consumers are increasingly pessimistic about their job prospects, according to new Conference Board data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Tech CEOs Walk Back Dire AI Job Loss Predictions

July 06, 2026
Predictions about artificial intelligence-related job losses are switching from apocalyptic to optimistic, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (July 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...