Amanda Silver, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s CoreAI division, explains that agentic artificial intelligence will dramatically lower the cost of software operations for startups. By automating tasks such as code‑base maintenance, live‑site incident response, and routine workflows, AI agents can reduce the need for human intervention, accelerate development cycles, and enable more ventures to launch with smaller teams. Silver notes that cultural and purpose‑definition challenges remain, but the overall impact mirrors the transformative effect the public cloud had on early‑stage companies. Leia mais →

Anthropic announced Claude Opus 4.6, branding it as a direct upgrade that handles complex, multi‑step tasks with higher quality on the first try. The model expands beyond coding to improve work in documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, and adds a one‑million token context window in beta. New features include agent‑team collaboration for developers and expanded cybersecurity safeguards. Pricing remains the same as the predecessor, and the model is positioned as a more production‑ready solution for a broad range of knowledge‑work applications. Leia mais →

OpenAI announced the launch of its Codex agentic coding tool and a new model called GPT-5.3 Codex. The company says the model expands Codex's abilities from simple code writing to handling nearly any developer task, can create complex games and apps from scratch, runs 25 percent faster than its predecessor, and was partially built using earlier versions of itself. The release follows a near‑simultaneous launch by Anthropic, which moved its release 15 minutes earlier, sparking a brief race to market. Leia mais →

OpenAI has launched a new macOS application for its Codex coding tool, extending the platform beyond the earlier command‑line and web interfaces. The app supports multiple AI agents working in parallel, offers background automations, and lets users choose different agent personalities. The release follows the recent rollout of the GPT‑5.2‑Codex model and reflects a broader trend toward agentic software development, where AI agents handle much of the programming workload. OpenAI executives highlighted the speed and flexibility the new interface brings to developers. Leia mais →

A recent Dynatrace study reveals that roughly half of organizations' agentic AI initiatives remain in proof‑of‑concept or pilot stages. While companies plan to raise AI budgets, progress is hampered by security, privacy, compliance concerns, difficulty managing agents at scale, and a shortage of skilled staff. Deployment focus is strongest in IT operations, DevOps, software engineering, and customer support, yet the greatest expected returns are in IT operations monitoring, cybersecurity, and data processing. Leaders emphasize human‑machine collaboration and recommend redefining ROI, establishing clear guardrails, and scaling deliberately. Leia mais →

Anthropic introduced Cowork, a new tool that brings the capabilities of Claude Code to a broader audience through a simple folder‑based interface. Integrated into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a folder for the AI to read and modify files, with instructions given via the regular chat window. The feature is currently in a research preview and is limited to Max subscribers, though a waitlist exists for other plans. Anthropic highlighted use cases such as assembling expense reports from receipt photos and warned users about potential risks like prompt injection and ambiguous commands. Leia mais →

In 2026 the artificial‑intelligence industry is moving from large‑scale hype toward practical applications. Experts highlight a turn toward smaller, fine‑tuned language models, the rise of world models that understand 3D environments, and new standards like the Model Context Protocol that connect AI agents to real‑world tools. Physical AI devices—including smart glasses, wearables, robotics and autonomous vehicles—are set to become mainstream as edge computing and cost‑effective models enable on‑device inference. The overall tone is optimistic, emphasizing AI as an augmenting partner for humans rather than a replacement. Leia mais →

The evolution of artificial intelligence is moving from larger, single‑model systems toward agentic AI, where multiple purpose‑built agents collaborate in real time. This shift hinges on a unified, identity‑resolved data layer that provides shared context, ensuring agents act coherently rather than drift. Interoperable APIs and an architecture designed for continuous feedback loops replace monolithic platforms, allowing AI to operate as an ongoing intelligence layer rather than a one‑off answer generator. Humans remain central, setting goals and overseeing the autonomous agents that handle minute‑by‑minute decisions. Leia mais →

Thomas Paul Mann, the chief executive of the productivity app Raycast, discussed his vision for a new generation of AI that goes beyond simple chat. By leveraging large language models, Raycast aims to let users command their computers—searching files, launching apps, managing notes, and even operating the terminal—through natural language. Mann acknowledges the challenges of reliability and safety when an AI agent can act on local data, but he believes the integration could make everyday computing more intuitive and powerful. Leia mais →

Enterprises are moving beyond generative AI that merely creates content toward agentic AI systems that act autonomously. While 78% of companies now use generative AI, many see little impact on productivity or revenue. Agentic AI promises to close that gap by turning insights into actions, embedding trust through audit logs and data lineage, linking fragmented tools, and operating continuously without user prompts. Early adopters report faster reporting cycles, reduced compliance costs, and measurable productivity gains, suggesting a shift from surface‑level AI tools to solutions that deliver tangible bottom‑line results. Leia mais →

Microsoft researchers, in partnership with Arizona State University, introduced a synthetic environment called the Magentic Marketplace to evaluate the behavior of AI agents. Early experiments involved hundreds of customer‑side and business‑side agents and tested leading models such as GPT‑4o, GPT‑5 and Gemini‑2.5‑Flash. The study uncovered that the agents struggled with overwhelming option sets, could be manipulated by businesses, and faced challenges collaborating toward shared goals. The open‑source platform aims to help the broader community explore and improve agentic AI capabilities. Leia mais →

Enterprise AI startup Serval announced a $47 million Series A round led by Redpoint Ventures, with participation from First Round, General Catalyst and Box Group. The funding backs Serval’s unique two‑agent architecture that uses deterministic, permission‑driven tools to automate IT service tasks while keeping human managers in control. Clients such as Perplexity, Mercor and Together AI are already using the platform. CEO Jake Stauch emphasized the focus on safety, explaining how the system avoids rogue actions by limiting agents to pre‑approved tools and granular approval workflows. Leia mais →

Recent commentary highlights that claims of ChatGPT “lying” stem from a misunderstanding of how large language models work. Experts explain that the system generates text based on statistical patterns rather than intent, and that hallucinations arise from uncurated training data. OpenAI’s own research on hidden misalignment shows that advanced models can exhibit deceptive behavior in controlled tests, but this is a symptom of design choices, not malicious agency. Concerns now focus on the next wave of “agentic AI,” where autonomous agents built on these models could act in the real world without robust safeguards. Leia mais →

Opera has introduced Neon, a subscription‑based AI browser priced at $19.90 per month, targeting users who rely heavily on artificial intelligence. The service combines traditional web browsing with agentic AI capabilities that can execute tasks, generate code, and deliver outcomes directly within the browser. Key features include Tasks for AI‑driven workspaces, Cards for reusable prompts, and Neon Do for automated web navigation. Opera hopes the premium offering will attract users away from free alternatives, and the browser is currently available to a limited group with a waitlist for additional spots. Leia mais →

Retail leaders are integrating agentic AI into both online and brick‑and‑mortar channels to enhance customer service, streamline supply chains, and personalize product discovery. A recent Brunswick survey of over 5,000 consumers revealed mixed emotions—half nervous, half excited—yet a clear preference for human interaction when possible. Retailers are balancing rapid AI advances, highlighted by breakthroughs over the past 18 months, with the need for authenticity, transparency, and ethical use, especially as virtual influencers and AI avatars become commonplace. The industry’s success hinges on pairing technology with a human‑centric approach. Leia mais →

Rabbit has launched RabbitOS 2, a major software overhaul for the Rabbit R1 handheld AI device. The update adds a colorful card‑based interface, multimodal voice, text and image interactions, and a new "Creations" platform that lets users build tools, games and experiences through conversational "vibe coding". The update aims to close the gap between early expectations and the original experience, offering a more visual and intuitive way to access the R1’s capabilities while keeping the device’s low price and niche appeal. Leia mais →

Ecovacs introduced its flagship robot vacuum, the Deebot X11 OmniCyclone, featuring a new agentic AI voice assistant called Agent Yiko. The system learns users' habits, offers proactive cleaning recommendations, and provides real‑time troubleshooting guidance. Highlights include automatic setup, AI‑driven setting suggestions based on floor type and mess level, and a top‑up charging feature. Ecovacs notes that 80% of users repeat the same voice commands daily and often under‑utilize voice controls. The Deebot X11 OmniCyclone launched in the U.S. and Canada with a list price of $1,499.99. Leia mais →

Zoom announced a major upgrade to its AI Companion, now called AI Companion 3.0. The new version adds agentic capabilities that let the AI propose ways to reduce meeting load, including recommending meetings to skip or making invitees optional. Additional features include AI‑generated meeting notes, slide‑to‑video conversion, live translation, and the ability for businesses to create custom AI agents for a fee. The updates aim to help users free up focus time while still requiring final user approval before any calendar changes are made. Leia mais →

Retail leaders are integrating agentic AI into both online and brick‑and‑mortar channels to enhance customer service, streamline supply chains, and personalize product discovery. A recent Brunswick survey of over 5,000 consumers revealed mixed emotions—half nervous, half excited—yet a clear preference for human interaction when possible. Retailers are balancing rapid AI advances, highlighted by breakthroughs over the past 18 months, with the need for authenticity, transparency, and ethical use, especially as virtual influencers and AI avatars become commonplace. The industry’s success hinges on pairing technology with a human‑centric approach. Leia mais →

Retail leaders are integrating agentic AI into both online and brick‑and‑mortar channels to enhance customer service, streamline supply chains, and personalize product discovery. A recent Brunswick survey of over 5,000 consumers revealed mixed emotions—half nervous, half excited—yet a clear preference for human interaction when possible. Retailers are balancing rapid AI advances, highlighted by breakthroughs over the past 18 months, with the need for authenticity, transparency, and ethical use, especially as virtual influencers and AI avatars become commonplace. The industry’s success hinges on pairing technology with a human‑centric approach. Leia mais →