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Google and Apple have introduced new tools for smartwatch automation, called Create My Widget and Shortcuts. These features allow users to customize and automate tasks on their devices easily. This marks a shift towards more user-driven, DIY automation in smartwatches.
Databricks has introduced OpenSharing, an evolution of its Delta Sharing platform designed for the agentic era. OpenSharing aims to enhance secure and efficient data sharing across AI agents and systems. This development supports better interoperability and collaboration in AI workflows.
HPE and NVIDIA are expanding the HPE AI Factory to support agentic AI for enterprises. This expansion includes new hardware like the NVIDIA Vera CPU and software tools such as the NVIDIA Agent Toolkit. The update aims to help businesses move AI agents from experimental stages to full production use.
Amazon Web Services has introduced a new AI agent designed to help users understand sudden spikes in their AWS bills. This agent is part of AWS's expanding suite of specialized AI tools for IT management. It aims to provide clearer insights into cloud cost anomalies for better financial control.
Databricks introduced Agent Bricks at the Data + AI Summit 2026, presenting a new approach to integrating data and AI. This innovation aims to enhance autonomous agent capabilities by combining data processing with AI workflows. It marks a significant step in simplifying complex AI deployments for enterprises.
Databricks announced updates to Unity Catalog at the Data + AI Summit 2026. The new features enhance data governance and security for AI agents in enterprises. This advancement supports better management of data assets in the growing agentic era.
Databricks introduced Lakeflow, a new approach to agentic data engineering that enhances data management and processing. Lakeflow integrates autonomous agents to streamline data workflows, improving efficiency and accuracy. This innovation aims to simplify data operations for analytics and AI applications.
Databricks introduced Genie One, Genie Agents, and Genie Ontology to enhance enterprise AI workflows. These tools aim to improve integration and automation using large language models. This development matters because it addresses enterprise challenges in deploying AI at scale.
Anthropic has paused a billing change for its Claude Agent SDK subscription on the day it was set to take effect. This affects developers using the SDK under a paid subscription. The pause indicates potential reconsideration of pricing or service terms.
Respond.io, a Malaysian startup, raised $62.5 million to expand its AI agent-powered messaging platform. The app uses AI agents to manage large volumes of customer inquiries efficiently. The company plans acquisitions in North America and Europe to grow its market presence.
AWS introduced Strands Evals for AI agent failure detection and root cause analysis. It provides categorized failure outputs with confidence scores and causal chains linking causes to symptoms. This tool helps automate diagnosis and recommend fixes in AI agent systems.
Salesforce has acquired AI customer service platform Fin for $3.6 billion. The acquisition aims to enhance Salesforce's Agentforce platform by integrating Fin's technology and team. This move will help businesses build more effective custom AI agents to automate tasks.
