Attackers are learning how to trick AI agents instead of people

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Security researchers are warning that attackers are increasingly targeting AI agents rather than the people using them. As businesses give AI systems access to email, documents, and business tools, prompt injection and other attacks are becoming a growing concern.

Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI unite behind new Linux Foundation AI project

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Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and several other major technology companies have joined the Linux Foundation’s new Appia Foundation, an effort to create common standards for trustworthy AI.

IBM says enterprises are losing control of AI and many do not even realize it

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A new IBM study suggests many enterprises are becoming increasingly dependent on AI vendors while lacking a clear understanding of the risks. The findings raise questions about vendor lock-in, data sovereignty, and what happens when critical AI services fail.

Microsoft wants to be the Switzerland of AI while OpenAI and Anthropic battle for dominance

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Microsoft is making a surprising argument in the AI race. Rather than urging businesses to commit to a single model provider, the company is promoting flexibility, model diversity, and enterprise control. The strategy could position Microsoft as the neutral platform at the center of the AI ecosystem.

1Password acquires Apono as AI agents create new security risks

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1Password has acquired Apono in a move that pushes the company beyond password management and into AI-era access governance. The deal aims to give organizations tighter control over what humans, machines, and AI agents can access, and for how long.

OpenAI is building an army of 300,000 human AI consultants

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OpenAI’s new Partner Network aims to create 300,000 certified consultants by 2026. The move suggests the biggest challenge in AI is no longer building the technology but helping companies use it effectively.

Putting all your eggs in one AI basket is a dangerous mistake

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Anthropic’s forced shutdown of its newest AI models may be about government regulation on the surface, but it exposes a much larger issue. Businesses are increasingly building critical workflows around AI services they do not control. Whether the risk comes from regulators, outages, pricing changes, or vendor decisions, putting all your eggs in one AI basket could prove to be a costly mistake.

OpenAI is building AI agents that never clock out

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OpenAI plans to acquire Ona, a company specializing in secure cloud execution environments. The deal reveals a larger strategy to create AI agents that can continue working for hours or even days without requiring users to stay connected.

Only 1 in 4 employees say they are ready for AI at work

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A new Skillsoft report claims companies are deploying AI tools faster than employees can realistically adapt. While most workers already use AI at work, only a small percentage say they actually feel prepared to use the technology effectively, revealing a major disconnect between leadership expectations and employee confidence.

Linux Foundation launches Tokenomicon conference focused on AI economics

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The Linux Foundation believes AI token spending is becoming such a massive challenge for businesses that it now deserves its own conference. The newly announced Tokenomicon event will focus on AI economics, token usage, FinOps, and helping enterprises better understand the real cost of generative AI workloads.

IBM and Google Cloud want AI agents running your business instead of just answering questions

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IBM and Google Cloud just announced a major partnership that shows where enterprise AI is heading next, folks. The days of companies merely experimenting with chatbots appear to be fading fast. Now the conversation is about AI agents handling actual business operations, automating workflows, and potentially replacing portions of human decision-making across industries. The two … Read more

Bloomberg wants AI agents watching global regulations so humans do not have to

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Bloomberg Industry Group is betting that AI agents can help businesses track changing laws and regulations before humans even notice them. With its acquisition of Regology, the company is pushing deeper into automated compliance, raising questions about how much legal and regulatory work companies are willing to hand over to artificial intelligence.