Category AI Agents

Manus Parent Butterfly Effect Raises Over $500 Million After Meta Deal Collapse

Manus funding round tops $500M after Meta’s failed takeover, as Butterfly Effect ramps hiring and pushes its AI agents globally.

Nous Research raises $90M at a $1.5B valuation as it launches AI agents for business users and expands beyond open source.

Microsoft unveils new AI PCs with Nvidia chips and a revamped Windows 11 built for local models, agents and developer workflows.

AI driving took a surprising step forward as GPT-6 Astra steered a Toyota Corolla to In-N-Out, raising hopes and safety concerns.

Microsoft unveils the Surface Laptop Ultra, a $2,599 AI PC, plus Copilot upgrades and a $5,999 developer Dev Box.

Microsoft opens preorders for the Surface RTX Spark, a $5,999 AI mini PC with 128GB memory and November shipping.

Meta’s Muse AI agent now supports the iPad, adds more app connectors, and expands its push into business and productivity workflows.

OpenAI’s AI agent Dots is launching, and product lead Alexander Embiricos will explain why trust and privacy may decide its future.

Google’s AI game creation tool Playground lets users build browser games from prompts, with token limits, sharing options and Unity plans.

Disrupt 2026 brings AI, fundraising and physical AI roundtables to San Francisco with practical advice for founders, investors and operators.