The Latest News About AI Agents
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Codex AI Coding Agent Aims to Redefine Software Development
Google Seizes Lead in Patents for Generative & Agentic AI
Google now leads in U.S. patent applications for both generative and agentic AI, surpassing IBM, according to new IFI Claims data, signaling a significant shift in the AI innovation landscape and intense global research focus.
Google DeepMind Unveils AlphaEvolve AI Agent to Tackle Code and Math Challenges
Google DeepMind's new AlphaEvolve AI, powered by Gemini, discovers and optimizes algorithms, impacting Google's systems and advancing mathematics.
Microsoft Retires Bing Search APIs; Pushes Azure AI Agents
Microsoft sunsets its public Bing Search and Custom Search APIs on August 11, 2025, requiring developers to migrate; the company recommends Azure AI Agent Service with its Grounding feature as the path forward, raising new integration and compliance considerations.
Zencoder Launches Zen Agents for AI Coding with Custom & Open-Source Tools
Zencoder has launched Zen Agents, a new AI platform empowering developers with customizable coding agents for internal team use and an industry-first open-source marketplace for shared AI tools, aiming to boost productivity and standardize software development.
Microsoft’s SharePoint Copilot AI Agents Pose New Security Threats
New research from Pen Test Partners reveals significant security vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Copilot for SharePoint, showing how AI agents can be exploited by attackers to access sensitive data and bypass security, urging immediate attention to data hygiene and AI governance.
Microsoft Infuses Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs with More AI Features
Microsoft has unveiled its next set of AI experiences for Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs, focusing on app enhancements and OS-level integration.
Google Tests “Computer Use” AI Agent in AI Studio, Potentially Streamlining Gemma 3 Deployment
Google's AI Studio may soon feature "Computer Use" for AI agents, as suggested by recent findings, alongside streamlined Gemma 3 and Cloud Run integration.
Salesforce Launches Agentforce for HR Service to Make Employee Support Easy for Everyone
Leveraging its Agentforce platform, Salesforce has debuted an HR Service solution using AI agents for tasks like onboarding, expense tracking, and policy questions.
Perplexity Readies AI Powered Comet Web Browser for Mid-May Launch
Amidst ongoing antitrust trial potentially reshaping Google's dominance, Perplexity AI is preparing its own challenge to the established browser order. The company is targeting...
AI Job Takeover? Not Yet, Agents Disappoint with Low 25% Success Rate in Business...
A detailed simulation from Carnegie Mellon University' has demonstrated that AI agents face significant hurdles in completing professional tasks autonomously.
DOGE Recruiter Plans AI Agents to Replace Federal Workers
An ex-Palantir employee recruiting for DOGE has outlined plans for AI agents to take over federal workflows, targeting 70k positions amidst controversy.
Manus AI Maker Butterfly Effect Eyes Move to Outside China Amid US-China AI Tensions
The Chinese startup behind the autonomous Manus AI agent is exploring relocating its HQ outside China after securing $75M from Benchmark amid rising tensions between the US and China.
OpenAI Adds Lightweight Deep Research Option to ChatGPT, Expands Free Access
OpenAI has introduced a more accessible, o4-mini-powered lightweight version of Deep Research to all ChatGPT tiers, including free users.
Zhipu AI Accelerates Overseas Expansion with Alibaba Cloud, Eyes IPO Amid US Restrictions
Zhipu AI has launched international offices and innovation centers, focusing on sovereign AI agents with Alibaba Cloud support ahead of its planned IPO.
Anthropic Security Chief: Get Ready for AI Coworkers Within 12 Months
Anthropic's security chief warns that AI virtual employees are imminent, demanding new approaches to access control, visibility, and accountability in enterprises.
OpenAI Adopts Rival Anthropic’s MCP Standard, Joining Industry Push for AI Interoperability
OpenAI has announced support for Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), joining Microsoft, AWS, and Google in adopting the open standard for AI agents.
Pydantic Releases Sandboxed Python Execution Server for AI Agents via Model Context Protocol
Developers can now use Pydantic's mcp-run-python server, distributed via JSR, to allow AI agents to execute Python code with automatic dependency handling in isolation.
AWS Releases Open Source Model Context Protocol Servers to Enhance AI Agents
AWS has launched open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling AI assistants like Amazon Q and Claude to access real-time AWS data and services.
Microsoft Previews AI Agents That Can Operate Desktops and Websites in Copilot Studio
Microsoft has launched a 'computer use' feature in Copilot Studio in preview, letting AI agents automate tasks by interacting with desktop and web app GUIs.
Google Unveils Unified Security Platform using its Gemini AI for Cyber Defense
Google’s new Unified Security platform, powered by Gemini AI, promises enhanced threat detection and faster responses, aiming to lead the next phase of enterprise cybersecurity.
Google Unveils Key Updates to Agentspace to Rival Microsoft’s Copilot Ecosystem
Google has unveiled major updates to Agentspace, introducing new AI tools to compete with Microsoft Copilot and streamline enterprise workflows.
Amazon Unveils Nova Act SDK For Web-Based AI Agents and Hub For Its Nova...
Amazon has made its Nova foundation models publicly accessible and released the Nova Act SDK to help developers create AI agents for the web.
Zhipu AI Pushes Further into China’s AI Agent Race with Free AutoGLM Launch
Zhipu AI has introduced AutoGLM, a free autonomous agent with browser and tool capabilities, marking a strategic move in China’s AI development.
Manus AI Launches Paid Plans After Viral Demand, Offering $39 and $199 Tiers
China's Manus AI has introduced $39 and $199 monthly plans after viral demand, sparking global attention and regulatory concerns over autonomous agents.
Microsoft Expands 365 Copilot with AI Agents for Research and Data Science, Agent Flows...
Microsoft is expanding its 365 Copilot with AI-powered Researcher and Analyst agents, deep reasoning, and agent flows to automate research.
Microsoft Expands Security Copilot with AI Agents to Automate Cyber Defense
Microsoft's Security Copilot now features AI agents designed to autonomously handle high-volume security tasks, improving efficiency for cybersecurity professionals.
NVIDIA Unveils Llama Nemotron Open Reasoning AI Models
New Llama Nemotron models from NVIDIA introduce toggleable reasoning, allowing AI agents to independently process complex tasks while optimizing computational efficiency.
Adobe Expands AI Suite with New Agent Orchestrator and 10 Experience Agents
Adobe's latest AI innovations, announced at Summit 2025, are set to optimize marketing strategies and improve customer interactions.
OpenAI’s New Responses API Helps Creating Advanced AI Agents
OpenAI has introduced new developer tools, including the Responses API and Agents SDK, to simplify the creation of sophisticated AI agents.
