When AIs bargain, a less advanced agent could cost you
This study is part of a growing body of research warning about the risks of deploying AI agents in real-world financial decision-making. Earlier this month,...
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The Download: China’s AI agent boom, and GPS alternatives
Last year, China saw a boom in foundation models, the do-everything large language models that underpin the AI revolution. This year, the focus has shifted...
Manus has kick-started an AI agent boom in China
In the case of Manus, the competition is moving fast. Two of the most buzzy follow‑ups, Genspark and Flowith, for example, are already boasting benchmark...
The Download: Montana’s experimental treatments, and Google DeepMind’s new AI agent
The news: A bill that allows clinics to sell unproven treatments has been passed in Montana. Under the legislation, doctors can apply for a license...
Google DeepMind’s new AI agent uses large language models to crack real-world problems
“You can see it as a sort of super coding agent,” says Pushmeet Kohli, a vice president at Google DeepMind who leads its AI for...
The AI Hype Index: AI agent cyberattacks, racing robots, and musical models
Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to...
The Download: testing new AI agent Manus, and Waabi’s virtual robotruck ambitions
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Everyone in AI...