Main Facts: The Acceleration of Banking AI The global banking sector is currently navigating a period of unprecedented technological transformation. Recent data from the Evident AI Index reveals that the world’s leading financial institutions have accelerated their AI adoption at a rate three times faster than in the previous three years. With over 1,100 distinct…
By PYMNTS September 22, 2026 Main Facts Artificial intelligence developer OpenAI announced on Tuesday (Sept. 22) that it is actively engaged in discussions with multiple independent assessors. The goal of these dialogues is to expand the ecosystem of specialized organizations possessing deep expertise in frontier artificial intelligence safety, ultimately establishing reliable third-party testing protocols. This…
The landscape of international tax diplomacy is undergoing a tectonic shift. For years, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) served as the undisputed architect of global tax norms. However, as the OECD’s ambitious efforts to reshape how multinational corporations are taxed in the digital age—collectively known as "Pillar One"—continue to languish, a new…
For thirty-seven years, the State of Illinois has been operating under a fiscal shadow. The state’s system for taxing alcohol is not merely outdated; it is a sprawling, contradictory mess of statutes, administrative rules, and enforcement practices that have effectively been operating in defiance of the Illinois Constitution since 1988. Now, rather than seizing the…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved beyond the experimental phase, embedding itself into the bedrock of the modern healthcare infrastructure. From streamlining clinical scheduling and automating drug dispensing to facilitating complex patient communications and assisting in high-stakes diagnostic decision-making, AI is fundamentally altering the patient experience. However, this rapid integration has outpaced the regulatory frameworks designed…
