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News roundup

The top stories in AI today.

NEW LAUNCHES

The latest features, products & partnerships in AI

• This new AI tool helps businesses optimize their pricing strategy

• British self-driving vehicle startup to begin testing across the US

• Google Photos to officially launch AI image detection tool

• Google, Hugging Face launch SynthID to detect AI-generated text

• Browser Company unveils new Arc browser successor

• iOS 18.1 has arrived — here’s how to access it and what’s inside

AI AGENTS

Launches, research & more from the AI Agent Report Newsletter

• DeepMind’s new AI agents framework mimics human-like reasoning

• Claude derails AI coding demo by browsing photos instead

• Google AI assistant ‘Jarvis’ may book flights and find deals autonomously

• How the rise of AI agents may signal an end to the app economy era

• ServiceNow says the key to implementing AI agents is making them ‘invisible’

• Find out why 1,400+ businesses and innovators subscribed to the AI Agent Report

IMPLEMENTATION

Announcements, strategies, predictions & tools

• Prudential taps Google AI to streamline medical claims

• Enterprise AI spending soars 130% as enterprises deem it essential

• Businesses are finding more energy efficient ways to use AI

• AI in real estate: what separates the winners from the losers

• New Google survey shows over 75% of developers now use AI daily

AI MODELS

Deployment, research, training & infrastructure

• AI models are fooled by common scams, study reveals

• OpenAI denies GPT-5 Orion rumors as ‘fake news’

• Why open-source development is crucial for the future of AI

• Google, OpenAI to unveil next-gen AI models very soon

• Microsoft gears up for OpenAI’s new model amid partnership tension

• AI set to transform pharmaceutical industry, Nvidia predicts

• Cohere unveils new AI models to tackle global language barriers

GOVERNMENT

Press releases, regulation, defense & politics.

• Denmark unveils AI supercomputer to tackle societal challenges

• Pentagon ordered to accelerate AI adoption by White House

• Biden administration unveils AI strategy for national security

• Why G2 expects ‘AI bias audits’ to become more important in 2025

• AI regulation risks EU market competitiveness, Macron warns

• White House AI memo on national security garners positive feedback

• US may pressure EU to tighten China export controls, ASML warns

What’s happening in AI right now

AI systems that can navigate the web - and possibly replace your apps

Google's reported development of "Jarvis," an AI system capable of autonomously controlling web browsers, signals a profound shift in how we will interact with technology. The system, expected to be demonstrated alongside Gemini 2.0 in December 2024, represents more than just another AI advancement - it points to a future where AI agents, not apps, become our primary interface with computers.

The end of point-and-click

Traditional computer interfaces require users to navigate through multiple apps, clicking and typing their way through various tasks. Jarvis aims to eliminate these interfaces by directly controlling web browsers to perform research, shopping, and even travel booking. While currently operating at a relatively slow pace of several seconds per action, this technology could eventually streamline countless daily tasks into simple conversational requests.

ServiceNow's agent approach adds another compelling dimension. Their fastest-growing product, Now Assist, emphasizes making AI agents "invisible" - working seamlessly in the background rather than demanding direct interaction. This strategy has proven particularly effective in enterprise settings, where employee acceptance often determines the success of new technologies.

From app economy to agent economy

The implications for the current app ecosystem are profound. As AI agents become more capable of orchestrating complex tasks across multiple services, the need for individual apps may diminish. Instead of downloading separate applications for each service, users might interact with a single AI agent that coordinates across various data sources and services.

DeepMind's new Talker-Reasoner framework offers insights into how these agents might evolve. By mimicking human cognition's dual-system model - balancing fast, intuitive responses with slower, deliberate reasoning - future AI agents could become increasingly sophisticated in their ability to understand and execute complex requests.

Strategic Implications

For businesses and technology leaders, several key considerations emerge:

1. User Interface Design: Companies must rethink their digital presence for an era where AI agents, not humans, may be the primary "users" of their interfaces.

2. Data Integration: Success will increasingly depend on making services and information accessible to AI agents through well-structured APIs and data formats.

3. Privacy and Security: New frameworks will be needed to manage AI agents' access to sensitive information and services.

Looking ahead

The transition to an agent-first computing paradigm won't happen instantly, but the trajectory is clear. Companies that prepare for this shift will find themselves better positioned to thrive in an era where AI agents become the primary mediators of digital interactions.

The key question for leaders isn't whether to embrace this transition, but how quickly to move and where to focus initial efforts. As Google, ServiceNow, and others push the boundaries of what's possible, the window for getting ahead of this curve grows shorter.

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This week on the podcast

Can’t get enough of our newsletter? Check out our podcast Future-Proof.

In this episode, the hosts Anthony Batt and Shane Robinson with guest Joe Veroneau from Conveyor discuss outsmarting paperwork. Conveyor is a company that helps automate security reviews and document sharing between companies. They use AI technology, specifically language models, to automate the process of filling out security questionnaires. This saves customers a significant amount of time and improves the quality of their responses.

AI events

Best way to get AI literate? Go to some awesome events.

We’re thrilled to share that COAI is partnering with HumanX 2025—the AI conference that’s set to redefine the future of technology. Taking place on March 10-13, 2025 at The Fontainebleau Las Vegas, this forum is where the brightest minds in AI will gather to shape what’s next. And we want you to join us!

Why attend HumanX?
HumanX isn’t just another tech conference. It’s a unique opportunity to:

• Connect with industry leaders, C-suite executives, policymakers, and innovators from around the globe.

• Learn from top-tier speakers like Kevin Weil, Clara Shih, and Sridhar Ramaswamy about the latest AI trends and how they’re transforming cross-functional industries.

• Explore personalized strategies and solutions to drive your business forward with AI.

Whether you’re a startup, an established business, or an AI pro looking to make meaningful connections, HumanX is the place where AI meets opportunity.

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