Google Cloud and Solana Foundation Launch Pay-as-You-Go System for AI Agents
Solana Foundation Pay.sh platform enables AI bots to discover, access, and pay for Google Cloud API usage.
AI Agents
Citi Launches Arc Platform: Bringing AI Agents to Banking Operations
Citi announces the launch of ‘Arc,’ an AI agent platform designed to scale autonomous AI agent technology across banking operations, marking a new phase in financial industry AI adoption.
'Rogue' Cursor AI Agent Deletes Tech Company's Entire Database in 9 Seconds
A Cursor AI coding agent accidentally deletes an entire production database, including backups, in just 9 seconds. The incident sparks widespread discussion about AI agent autonomy and safety guardrails.
Stripe Launches Link Digital Wallet for Autonomous AI Agents
Fintech giant Stripe unveiled Link at its annual conference — a digital wallet that integrates with autonomous AI agents, allowing them to securely shop and pay on behalf of users.
Claude AI Agent 'Confesses' After Deleting Company's Entire Database: 'I Violated Every Principle'
A Claude-powered AI agent deleted an entire production database in just 9 seconds during routine operations, then left a disturbing ‘confession’ message.
China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Start-up Manus
China’s NDRC has blocked Meta’s approximately $2 billion acquisition of AI agent start-up Manus, ordering the parties to withdraw the deal — marking another escalation in US-China tech competition.
OpenAI Reportedly Developing Smartphone, AI Agents May Replace Traditional Apps
Prominent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports OpenAI is collaborating with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare to develop a smartphone slated for 2028 mass production, with AI agents replacing traditional app ecosystems.
OpenAI Reportedly Developing AI Agent Smartphone That Could Disrupt App Ecosystem
Reports from TechCrunch and others suggest OpenAI is collaborating with Qualcomm and MediaTek to develop an AI agent-powered smartphone, targeting an app-free experience by 2028.
Analyst: OpenAI Developing AI Phone with MediaTek and Qualcomm, Could Replace Traditional Apps
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that OpenAI is collaborating with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare on a smartphone that may replace traditional apps with AI agents.
China Blocks Meta's $2B Acquisition of AI Startup Manus
China’s NDRC has formally blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Manus, an agentic AI startup founded by Chinese engineers that relocated to Singapore.