Google Cloud unveils Vertex AI Agent Builder as major corporations including ADT, Mayo Clinic, and Vodafone deploy AI-powered customer service agents using the new platform's no-code development tools and enterprise security features.
ElevenLabs unveils Agent Workflows platform featuring specialized subagents with individual system prompts and knowledge bases, visual conversation flow design, human operator transfers, and optimized performance through different AI models for various tasks.
ServiceNow launches Studio Platform for no-code AI agent development, releases thousands of pre-built AI agents for security and network operations, and announces $2.85 billion acquisition of AI startup Moveworks to accelerate its artificial intelligence strategy.
Supabase launches revolutionary remote MCP server that enables AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude to connect instantly via single URL, eliminating complex local installations while introducing OAuth2 authentication and enhanced security features.
Meta launches Business AI assistant that delivers personalized shopping recommendations and faster checkout through chat on Facebook and Instagram, expanding to WhatsApp and Messenger while partnering with major CRM platforms to diversify beyond advertising revenue.
GoFundMe launches Giving Funds, a revolutionary zero-fee donor-advised fund service that lets users invest charitable money tax-free through Goldman Sachs partnerships while sending 100% of donations directly to nonprofits with no minimum balance requirements.
London-based startup Paid raises $21.6M to revolutionize AI billing by enabling companies to charge customers based on actual results delivered rather than traditional usage metrics, addressing the critical issue that 95% of enterprise AI projects currently provide no measurable value to businesses.
JPMorgan Chase deploys AI platform across 250,000 employees that creates investment presentations in 30 seconds and automates processes, while planning 10% staff cuts in consumer banking as workers transition from content creators to AI managers.
Salesforce slashes 4,000 customer support jobs as AI bots now handle half the company's workload, reducing human staff from 9,000 to 5,000 positions while CEO Marc Benioff credits 'Agentforce' technology for the dramatic workforce reduction.
Nearly 37% of companies plan to replace workers with AI by 2026, with high-salary employees and those lacking AI skills facing the greatest risk as businesses prioritize automation and cost-cutting amid economic uncertainty.