PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) is making significant strides to start the new year by integrating artificial intelligence into everyday commerce, as evidenced by two major announcements in early January 2026. The company has partnered with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) to power Copilot Checkout, a feature in Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant, while simultaneously launching advanced analytics for its advertising platform.On January 8, PayPal revealed its role in enabling Microsoft’s Copilot Checkout, allowing users to discov ...