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🤖 AI Agents & Automation

Autonomous AI agents, agentic workflows, tool use, computer use, and multi-agent systems.

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Newsagentic workflows / retrieval optimization

Replacing RAG with bash cut AI retrieval costs 30%

When agentic workflows fail, developers often assume the problem lies in the underlying model's reasoning abilities. In reality, the limited information... venturebeat.com

Opinionagent identity security

7 identity security best practices for the Agentic AI era | perspective | SC Media

Here's how to harden the teams identity security to defend against the rising tide of AI agents. scworld.com

Launchagent development toolkit

Announcing ADK for Kotlin and ADK for Android 0.1.0: Building AI Agents on Android and Beyond

ADK for Kotlin brings agentic workflows to your backend projects, while ADK for Android provides spe... developers.googleblog.com

Newsconsumer AI agent ecosystem

Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it

One of the most promising introductions at Google's I/O developer conference on Tuesday was a new way for consumers to use the web: AI agents. techcrunch.com

Newsenterprise agent governance

Governing AI agents at scale: Lessons from our journey at Microsoft

Approach agent governance with confidence with our guide, which walks you through practical steps that empower employees while maintaining your security and... microsoft.com

Newsagent identity & security

Solving the Identity Crisis for AI Agents

AI agents can take powerful actions, but can you prove who acted and why? Here's how Uber built agent identity and end-to-end provenance for secure,... uber.com

NewsAI agent security

Zscaler to Buy Symmetry Systems to Secure AI Agent Access

Zscaler plans to acquire Symmetry Systems to help companies see and control how AI agents access data, applications, and other systems. msspalert.com

Launchautonomous agents for IT

ManageEngine rolls out autonomous AI agents across suite

The move gives IT teams autonomous agents for service desks, security and endpoint work, while ManageEngine says customer data stays private. securitybrief.co.uk

NewsAI agent security

Zscaler acquires Symmetry Systems to extend its AI agent security capabilities

Zscaler Inc. is acquiring Symmetry Systems Inc., a venture-backed startup that helps companies monitor their data assets. siliconangle.com

Opinionmulti-agent systems for SMBs

How Multi-Agent Systems Support Small Businesses

A Google Cloud expert shares how smaller organizations can use multiple AI agents to augment their lean teams. biztechmagazine.com

Opinionagentic AI governance

The Agentic AI Governance Gap Is Bigger Than Most Think. Here Are Six Ways Business Leaders Can Close It.

Autonomous, agentic AI is entering enterprises faster than the guardrails needed to govern it, creating a widening risk gap. The imbalance is clear... aithority.com

Newsconsumer agentic AI

Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer

Google's Gemini Spark AI tool could be a game-changer for consumers wading into the world of agentic AI, according to technology experts. cbsnews.com

Launchagent capability governance / MCP

NVIDIA-Verified Agent Skills Provide Capability Governance for AI Agents | NVIDIA Technical Blog

Autonomous AI agents are becoming more capable. Open models, Model Context Protocol (MCP)-connected tools, and portable skills are also making agents easier... developer.nvidia.com

NewsAI agent safety tooling

Microsoft Open Sources AI Safety Tools for Agent Development

Microsoft released RAMPART and Clarity as open-source projects intended to help developers test AI agents earlier in the software lifecycle and turn... redmondmag.com

Opinionagentic AI market outlook

AI Agents Forecast to Boost Tech Cash Flow as Usage Soars

Demand for Agentic AI is poised to soar at the same time costs for hyperscalers are falling, setting the stage for improved gross margins and a fresh look... goldmansachs.com

Launchagentic design tool

Figma’s new agentic design tool is like getting an ultra-fast coworker

Today, Figma announced an AI agent built natively inside its collaborative environment. Forget the disconnected, floating prompt boxes we've grown so tired... fastcompany.com

NewsAI agents and databases

AI agents are reshaping the way we build and use databases

Summary: Agentic AI operates with limited supervision by emulating human logic at massive scale and speed, acting as a “user” that runs 24/7. The rise of AI... techinasia.com

Newsagentic AI industry adoption

Nvidia CEO Huang says agentic AI is producing real value and scaling fast across industries

Jensen Huang declares the era of autonomous AI agents has arrived, with every software company expected to integrate agentic capabilities in the near future... cryptobriefing.com

Researchautonomous AI adoption survey

GenAI Adoption Survey: Unlocking Autonomous AI

Our survey of 689 U.S. respondents showed that AI adoption is pervasive. More sophisticated semi-autonomous agent adoption is expected to increase by more... tdsecurities.com

Launchagentic assistants

The Gemini app becomes more agentic, delivering proactive, 24/7 help

Gemini is becoming a more helpful AI assistant, with an intuitive new UI, proactive daily briefs and Gemini Spark, an agent to help you get things done... blog.google