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Artificial Intelligence
Sam Altman Says Full AI Companies Are Possible, but Businesses Are Not Ready
February 03, 2026

Sam Altman rarely describes the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in narrow terms. When asked where the technology ultimately leads, he moved quickly beyond software, portraying AI as a force capable of reshaping physical infrastructure, accelerating scientific discovery and driving broad economic growth. Get the...

Artificial Intelligence
One Inc Debuts Agentic Protocol to Link AI Assistants With Insurance Payments
February 03, 2026

Digital payments network One Inc launched a new protocol designed to accelerate the integration of its payment systems and improve data management through artificial intelligence. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Walmart Names New CEO as Retail Moves From Shelves to Software
February 03, 2026

The world’s newest trillion-dollar company also has a new CEO. And no, it’s not Disney. 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,...

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Humana Unveils AI-Powered Agent Assist Built With Google Cloud
February 03, 2026

Health insurance company Humana launched Agent Assist, a new artificial intelligence-driven support tool developed with Google Cloud, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 3) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
PepsiCo Cuts Snack Prices as Affordability Pressures Reshape Grocery Spending
February 03, 2026

PepsiCo is moving to lower prices on some of its best-known snack brands, citing mounting consumer affordability concerns as households head into the NFL’s Super Bowl week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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OpenAI Denies Report of Dissatisfaction With Nvidia AI Chips
February 03, 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Monday (Feb. 2) that the artificial intelligence startup is satisfied with Nvidia’s AI chips. 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...

Investments
Crypto.com Sets Up Prediction Market Platform in US
February 03, 2026

Crypto.com on Tuesday (Feb. 3) announced the launch of OG, a new prediction market platform that lets users trade contracts tied to the outcomes of real-world events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Cross-border Payments
Visa and UnionPay Partner on Cross-Border Money Movement Into Chinese Mainland
February 03, 2026

Visa clients around the world will soon be able to send cross-border remittances and business-to-consumer payouts to more than 95% of UnionPay debit cardholders in mainland China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Acquiring
Banks Rethink Blanket Merchant Bans as Regulatory Guidance Evolves
February 03, 2026

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