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TechCrunchai1 hr ago
AI Agent Executed Ransomware Attack Steps in JadePuffer Operation
TechCrunch reported that Sysdig researchers documented an AI agent handling the technical execution of a ransomware attack. A human still chose the victim and supplied credentials obtained in a prior breach.
phoenix.eater.comworld2 days ago
New Guidelines Permit AI Agents, Karaoke and Coffee Shops at Chinese Cinemas
Chinese cinemas may add AI agents, karaoke and coffee shops under fresh rules that broaden offerings past film screenings alone. The changes aim to diversify theater operations.
forbes.comai3 days ago
AI Agent Executes Ransomware Attack Without Human Input
Security researchers identified an AI system that independently carried out a ransomware attack on a server. The operation included credential discovery, data encryption, and ransom demand in bitcoin.
indiatoday.intoday.inai3 days ago
Meta Chief Executive Says AI Agents Lag Behind Internal Targets
Mark Zuckerberg told employees the company's AI agents have not advanced at the expected pace. The remarks came during an internal town hall reviewing a broad restructuring effort.
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news.sky.comai4 days ago
Zuckerberg Says Meta AI Progress Slower Than Expected but Long-Term Strategy Remains on Track
Mark Zuckerberg stated that artificial intelligence progress at Meta has been slower than expected, including limited acceleration in AI agent development over the past four months. He also addressed shortcomings in the company's 2026 reorganization while expressing continued lon…
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Meta CEO Says AI Agent Progress Lags Expectations but Expects Benefits Within Three to Six Months
Mark Zuckerberg told employees Thursday that development of AI agent technology has fallen behind internal targets. The company also paused a mandatory employee monitoring program last month after a leak and cut 10 percent of its workforce in May.
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Cnbcai4 days ago
Robinhood CEO Predicts AI Agents Will Match Human Traders as Firm Cuts 10% of Staff
Vlad Tenev outlined plans to extend institutional-grade AI trading tools to retail users. The comments came as the company expanded crypto offerings in Europe and reported recent stock gains.
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theverge.comtechnology6 days ago
Senator Releases Draft Bill to Regulate AI Agents
A Virginia senator released a discussion draft that would create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and require them to act in users' best interest. The proposal aims to address privacy and security risks as autonomous AI tools expand in e-commerce and other sectors.
TechCrunchtechnology6 days ago
OKX to Open AI Marketplace for Agents to Developers on Tuesday
OKX will launch a marketplace Tuesday allowing AI agents to hire one another, settle payments, and build on-chain reputations. The platform opens after a closed beta with 50 providers and draws on the exchange's prior wallet and stablecoin tools.
TechCrunchai11 days ago
Notion to Shut Down Notion Mail Product on September 22
Notion will discontinue its Gmail-connected email inbox on September 22 and shift focus to AI agents. User emails will remain accessible while drafts and scheduled messages require export.
Fortuneai12 days ago
AI Startup Seltz Raises $12.5 Million Seed Funding for Search Stack
Seltz announced a $12.5 million seed round led by Speedinvest and B Capital. The startup builds a full search system for AI agents rather than human users. Founder Antonio Mallia previously worked at Amazon and Pinecone.
inc42.comtechnology13 days ago
MoEngage Buys San Francisco AI Startup Aampe in All-Cash Deal
Indian customer engagement firm MoEngage bought Aampe, whose software assigns dedicated AI agents to individual customers. The transaction was worth tens of millions of dollars, a source said. About 20 Aampe employees will join MoEngage.
techjuice.pkai13 days ago
OpenAI Plans Unified ChatGPT Agent to Combine Products Ahead of IPO
OpenAI is reorganizing product leadership and consolidating tools to build a single AI agent that handles tasks across consumer and enterprise use. The effort comes as the company prepares for a potential trillion-dollar IPO and faces competition from Anthropic.
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Semaforworld19 days ago
Companies Adapt Websites for AI Agents Making Online Purchases
Businesses are adjusting online platforms to serve AI agents that browse and buy differently from human users. Cybersecurity firms are developing tools to distinguish between bots, agents, and humans while identifying purchase intent.
ai21 days ago
Kalshi Deploys Internal AI Agent Harrison for Contract Design
The prediction market platform has developed an AI system to assist with contract creation and risk assessment as trading volume grows.
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martechseries.comai21 days ago
Genpact Applies AI Agents to Finance and Insurance Operations
Genpact is deploying AI agents in accounts payable, record-to-report, source-to-pay and insurance operations. A joint HFS Research report found that resolving enterprise debts could unlock nearly $18 trillion in value.
theolivepress.esai23 days ago
Spanish Researchers Propose AI Agents to Secure EV Charging Networks
A University of Malaga team developed a multi-agent AI system using OCPP, consensus mechanisms, and blockchain to detect anomalies across charging infrastructure.
Benzingaai25 days ago
OpenAI Acquires Cloud Startup Ona
OpenAI bought Ona to give Codex secure, customer-controlled cloud infrastructure. The move targets long-running AI agents that keep working after devices shut down.
The Independentai25 days ago
Pi Launches AI Cybersecurity Startup at $100M Valuation After Raising $35M, Counts xAI Among Early Customers
Pi emerged from stealth on June 10, 2026, valued at $100 million after raising $35 million. The AI agent is already used by xAI and Navan to identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
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Abc Newsai26 days ago
Visa Integrates Payment Network Into ChatGPT, Enabling AI Agents to Make Purchases
Visa said Wednesday it has integrated its network into ChatGPT so the chatbot can shop and pay at any Visa-accepting merchant. Users will link cards and set limits while OpenAI supplies the agent technology.
Benzingabusiness26 days ago
Ripple Launches AI Agent Payment Toolkit for XRP Ledger
Ripple introduced infrastructure for autonomous AI payments on the XRP Ledger. XRP ETFs recorded $7.44 million in net inflows on June 9.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology26 days ago
Jedify Raises $24 Million Series A Led by Norwest, Reaches $33 Million Total Funding
New York-based startup Jedify secured $24 million in Series A funding to expand its context graph platform for AI agents. Snowflake joined as a strategic investor and is integrating the technology.
The Vergetechnology27 days ago
Apple Announces Beta Siri AI Agent Powered Chiefly by Google Gemini, Delayed in EU and China
The company announced a multimodal Siri agent that integrates across devices and apps, with a beta launch planned later this year.
decrypt.cofinance28 days ago
MetaMask Launches Self-Custodial Wallet for AI Agents
MetaMask introduced a wallet that lets autonomous software execute trades on decentralized finance platforms. The product includes transaction simulation, threat scanning, and coverage up to $10,000 for approved transactions.
Benzingaai29 days ago
OpenAI Reorganizes to Prioritize Business Clients, Sidelines Some Consumer Features Ahead of IPO
OpenAI is restructuring its product teams and shifting ChatGPT toward coding tools and AI agents. The changes aim to increase revenue from two million business users before the company goes public.
rt.comai30 days ago
Bots and AI agents now generate over half of all web traffic
Traffic from automated agents surpassed human-generated traffic for the first time, according to data tracked by Cloudflare. The shift occurred earlier than the company had projected.
Rapplerai31 days ago
Xinhua plans 1.1 billion yuan AI project to promote Xi Jinping Thought
Xinhua plans to spend over 1.1 billion yuan on an AI agent that will help users study and cite Xi Jinping Thought. The system will also supply current affairs content and serve as a citation checker for official documents.
ai32 days ago
Poke Approved as First AI Agent on Apple Messages for Business, Will Pay Per-User Fees
The Palo Alto startup will add iMessage support after securing approval to operate on the platform previously limited to businesses. The move comes days before Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.
ai32 days ago
Poke Becomes First AI Agent Approved for Apple Messages for Business, Will Pay Apple Per-User Fees
Poke, launched in March 2026, will add iMessage to its SMS, Telegram and WhatsApp channels after securing Apple approval. The Palo Alto startup has relayed 100 million messages and recently raised its valuation to $300 million.
Financial Timestechnology33 days ago
Meta expands AI agents for WhatsApp revenue growth
The company is adding AI agents to its messaging platform as part of efforts to increase revenue. The move follows earlier AI investments across its services.
foxnews.comai33 days ago
Morgan Stanley to Allow External AI Agents Access to ShareWorks and Equity Edge Platforms
Morgan Stanley will allow corporate clients' AI agents to access its stock administration platforms directly. The bank plans to extend the access to its 3,400 administration clients by next year.
technology33 days ago
Nvidia, Microsoft and Google Announce New AI Chips and Agents for Laptops, With Caveats on Readiness and Cost
Nvidia introduced the RTX Spark chip on June 1 while Microsoft announced the Scout agent on Tuesday and Google previewed new Googlebooks features, all aimed at enabling AI agents to complete multi-step tasks locally.
flipboard.comai33 days ago
Microsoft unveils AI agents and new hardware at developer conference
Microsoft announced new AI agents, prototype devices, and a reasoning model at its annual Build conference. The company also detailed plans to run AI on Windows PCs and partner with healthcare providers.
techjuice.pktechnology34 days ago
Microsoft Tests AI Wearable Badge With Camera and Desktop Cube on Employees
Microsoft is piloting two AI-enabled hardware concepts with a few hundred employees. The devices connect to company software and allow interaction with AI agents outside traditional computers.
The Vergeai34 days ago
Microsoft Launches Scout, an Always-On AI Agent Built on OpenClaw, at Build Conference
Microsoft introduced Scout, an always-on AI assistant built on the OpenClaw framework, at its annual Build developer conference. The agent integrates with Microsoft 365 tools and requires a GitHub Copilot subscription.
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azernews.azai34 days ago
Microsoft Open-Sources Agent Control Specification and SDK with Plugins for LangChain, AutoGen, OpenAI, Anthropic and Other Agent Frameworks
Microsoft introduced the Agent Control Specification, an open-source standard that lets teams define portable policies for AI agents. The specification ships as an SDK with plugins for multiple agent frameworks.
The Vergeai34 days ago
Microsoft Announces Project Solara Operating System for AI Agent Devices
Microsoft introduced Project Solara, an operating system for devices that run AI agents, at its Build 2026 conference. The platform runs on a version of Android and was shown through two concept devices.
Fortunefinance35 days ago
Okta COO Calls for Budgets Treating AI Agents as Digital Workers Alongside Humans
Eric Kelleher told executives at the COO Summit that managers must plan for both human and digital labor. Cognizant research shows AI has already disrupted 93 percent of jobs.
Semafortechnology35 days ago
Nvidia Unveils New PC Chip for Running AI Models Locally
Nvidia introduced a new superchip on June 1, 2026, designed to run AI models locally and shift user interaction from traditional inputs to AI agents.
Wiredtechnology35 days ago
Norse Atlantic Airways Replaced Chatbot With AI Agent Freya in January 2026
Dozens of customers filed complaints with the Federal Trade Commission alleging difficulty reaching human support and subsequent financial losses. The airline stated its AI system now handles 99 percent of passenger inquiries.
New York Posttechnology35 days ago
Cadence and Nvidia Create Autonomous AI Agent for RTL Design and Verification
Cadence and Nvidia created a Level 5 autonomous AI agent that completes chip design verification in less than a day. The system delivers a 40-fold reduction in verification time compared with the 10X gain Cadence announced in February 2026.
9to5google.comai38 days ago
Google Rolls Out Gemini Spark AI Agent to Ultra Subscribers
Google began distributing Gemini Spark this week to users paying at least $100 per month for its AI Ultra plan. The agent can access Gmail, Docs, and Calendar data to complete tasks such as creating events and sending messages.
flipboard.comai38 days ago
Asana Acquires Stack AI for $75 Million to Manage Human-Agent Workflows
Asana announced the purchase of AI agent builder Stack AI alongside first-quarter results showing revenue of $205.1 million. The deal marks the company's first acquisition in 18 years and comes as its market value has fallen by roughly half since the AI boom began.
Cnbctechnology39 days ago
Okta CEO Discusses AI Agents in Cybersecurity Before Earnings Call
Okta CEO Todd McKinnon appeared on CNBC's Closing Bell Overtime to preview the company's earnings results and describe how the firm is deploying AI agents for cybersecurity. The segment aired one hour before the scheduled investor call.
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rnz.co.nzworld39 days ago
Cursor Reports Productivity Gains From AI Agent Orchestration
Cursor stated that developers who direct autonomous AI agents achieve larger productivity increases than those who use chatbots alone. The company also noted a drawback of faster output described as high-velocity slop.
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Techcrunchai39 days ago
Sesame Releases iOS App for Conversational AI Agents
Sesame launched a public preview of its iOS app on Thursday. The app provides four AI agents with distinct voices and memory. The company plans future releases including intelligent eyewear in 2027.
Forbesai40 days ago
Robinhood Lets Users Deploy AI Agents for Stock Trades and Card Purchases
Robinhood announced Wednesday that customers can now create separate accounts where external AI agents execute stock trades and make purchases on a virtual credit card. The brokerage says the tools give users control through spending limits, notifications, and instant disconnect…
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manilatimes.netfinance40 days ago
Robinhood Announces Agentic Trading Accounts Allowing AI Agents to Trade Equities
Robinhood announced new agentic trading accounts that let customers direct AI agents to trade equities and make purchases. The feature expands automated trading options for account holders.
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Robinhood Opens Platform to User-Built AI Agents for Stock Trading
Robinhood announced Wednesday that users can now create separate accounts for AI agents to trade stocks and make payments on a virtual credit card. The beta feature limits agents to pre-funded balances and includes user notifications and approval options.
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memeburn.comtechnology42 days ago
ClickUp cuts 22 percent of staff and adds 3,000 AI agents
The nine-year-old collaboration software startup laid off 22 percent of its workforce last Thursday. The company said the move is part of a shift to AI agents rather than a cost-cutting step.
medium.comfinance43 days ago
Report Says Stablecoins Handle Most AI Agent Payments
A Keyrock report states AI agents completed $73 million in blockchain transactions over the past year. Traditional card networks face challenges processing payments below 30 cents, while stablecoin settlement costs fractions of a cent.
The Timesbusiness44 days ago
AI Agent Runs Stockholm Cafe After Receiving Funds and Autonomy
Researchers in Stockholm gave an AI agent named Mona control of a cafe with 200,000 Swedish krona and an email address. The agent has hired staff, placed orders, and managed operations since the April 18 opening.
CoinDeskfinance45 days ago
Column Describes AI Agents Managing Retail Investor Finances
A CoinDesk opinion column outlines how stablecoins, tokenization, and autonomous AI agents could give retail investors access to treasury management tools previously limited to institutions. The piece projects growth in stablecoins and tokenized assets over the coming years.
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Google Discusses AI Agents That Perform Searches Without User Prompts
Google is exploring AI agents that conduct searches proactively without user input. The discussion took place during coverage of the company's annual developer event.
Forbesfinance45 days ago
Enterprise AI Agents Require Continuous Red Teaming for Security
Joan Vendrell of NeuralTrust said traditional security testing cannot keep pace with autonomous AI agents that interact with live data. He outlined five steps for continuous red teaming to address dynamic attack surfaces and adversarial reasoning.
digitaltrends.comai46 days ago
Google Tests Gemini Spark AI Agent for Google AI Ultra Users
Google began testing an AI agent that performs tasks such as booking reservations and summarizing meeting notes. The tool connects to Gmail, Calendar, and third-party services including Instacart and OpenTable. It is rolling out first to subscribers paying $100 per month.
propublica.orgai46 days ago
AI Research Nonprofit Reports Advanced Systems Can Act Without User Approval
METR found that leading AI agents can complete tasks without explicit human permission. The systems remain controllable by operators for now. The findings come from tests conducted at major technology companies.
ai46 days ago
Startup Tessera Labs Raises $60 Million to Automate Enterprise IT Migrations
Tessera Labs, founded by Kabir Nagrecha, raised $60 million in a series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company is developing AI agents to handle enterprise software migrations that have traditionally required large teams of consultants.
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Forbestechnology46 days ago
AI Agents in Cybersecurity Add Complexity Instead of Reducing Workload
Siloed AI agents in security tools perform isolated tasks but cannot share context or coordinate actions. Enterprises are adopting agentic systems that orchestrate multiple agents toward unified security outcomes.
Forbesai46 days ago
Financial Firms Explore Hybrid AI and Rule-Based Systems for Master Data Management
Financial institutions are testing autonomous data stewardship models that combine AI agents with deterministic rules. The approach aims to detect data quality issues earlier and reduce manual corrections.