Category AI Agents

Asian AI Startups Push Local Frontier Models as U.S. Export Curbs Open a Gap

AI export controls are pushing Asian startups to launch local frontier models as Sakana AI and 360 fill the gap left by Anthropic restrictions.

Patronus AI raises $50M to build digital worlds that test AI agents, as demand grows for reliable agent evaluation.

Figma AI update adds code layers, motion tools, shader effects and custom agent workflows to bring design and engineering closer together.

Facebook is testing an AI companion app for creators with smart recommendations, comment tools and daily priorities to boost engagement.

AI budgets are under pressure as companies limit token-heavy tasks and demand clearer ROI from employee AI use.

Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video hiring platform with AI interviews, candidate profiles and a Sweden-first launch.

Fitbit Air blends simple tracking with an optional AI health coach, showing how Google is trying to make Fitbit more useful without forcing AI.

Meta is investigating an employee tracking breach that exposed sensitive data from its AI training program and reignited privacy backlash.

Meta pauses an employee tracking program after an internal data exposure raises new privacy and security questions around AI training.

AI loops could turn agents into always-on workers. Here’s why continuous self-improving systems may reshape coding, cost and oversight.