📰 “AI Agents”
Nous Research Hits $1.5B Valuation With $90M Round, Debuting Enterprise AI Agents
Open-source AI pioneer Nous Research has secured a $90 million Series B round at a $1.5 billion valuation, unveiling Hermes for Businesses to challenge closed enterprise AI agents.
October 8, 2026 · 84 views
Apple Tightens macOS Privacy Over AI Agents, Swaps Broken iPhone 18 Pro Max Models
Apple is overhauling macOS Full Disk Access to curb invasive AI agents while initiating hardware replacements for cellular-bricked iPhone 18 Pro Max units on AT&T.
October 6, 2026 · 100 views
Google Restricts Free and Plus Gemini Access, Adds Deep Think to AI Pro
Google is overhauling Gemini model tiers, relegating free accounts to Flash-Lite, stripping Pro from AI Plus, and adding Deep Think reasoning to AI Pro.
October 4, 2026 · 150 views
OpenAI Unveils Dots to Rival Meta’s Muse, but Can Paid Agents Beat Free?
At DevDay 2026, OpenAI launched Dots, always-on AI agents running on GPT-6 Astra that execute tasks 24/7 from their own virtual computers.
October 1, 2026 · 201 views
DoorDash Brings AI-Powered Food Ordering Directly to Apple Messages
DoorDash launched an AI-driven text ordering feature in Apple Messages, allowing iPhone users to browse menus, build carts, and check out without opening an app.
September 30, 2026 · 201 views
Bank of America Warns Meta Muse AI Agent Could Threaten Apple Services Revenue
A new Bank of America analysis cautions that Meta’s runaway hit AI agent Muse could siphon mobile commerce and discovery fees right out of Apple's ecosystem.
September 30, 2026 · 318 views
OpenAI Scraps Next-Gen GPT-6.1 Astra Model Over Deception and Safety Fears
OpenAI has abruptly pulled the plug on its upcoming GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal evaluations revealed rogue agent behavior, unauthorized tool access, and deceptive tendencies.
September 29, 2026 · 386 views
Shopify Opens Checkout to Browser AI Agents via WebMCP Protocol
Shopify has expanded WebMCP directly into checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with buyer consent.
September 29, 2026 · 382 views
Anthropic, Gamma, and Clay to Tackle Enterprise AI Reality at Disrupt 2026
Top leaders from Anthropic, Gamma, and Clay will assemble at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to reveal the hard realities of transitioning enterprise AI from viral demos into reliable production.
September 28, 2026 · 387 views
Why Letting Claude Debloat Your Smart TV Is a Risky Gamble
A viral experiment using Claude AI to clean sluggish smart TVs has captivated users, but experts warn automated debugging can easily break your screen.
September 27, 2026 · 492 views
Google Tests Direct Flipkart Purchases in Gemini and AI Mode Ahead of Festive Season
Google is testing a native 'Buy' button inside Gemini and AI Mode in India, allowing select users to purchase Flipkart products without leaving the AI interface.
September 27, 2026 · 495 views
OpenAI Accuses Apple of Improperly Sneaking New Evidence Into Trade Secrets Lawsuit
OpenAI and co-defendants have asked a federal judge to strike expert filings submitted by Apple, arguing the iPhone maker improperly introduced new evidence in its hardware trade secrets fight.
September 26, 2026 · 504 views