AI agents
Stories tagged AI agents.
Early revenue is a weak signal for scaling, Disrupt panel tells founders
Founders at this year's Disrupt conference were warned against treating fast early sales as proof their startup is ready to scale, with speakers pointing to repeatable go-to-market work and deep customer knowledge as the real foundations of durable growth.
OpenAI Acquires Orchestra Bio to Expand Biotech AI Push
OpenAI has acquired Orchestra Bio, a four-year-old AI biotech software startup, to strengthen its life-sciences tools. The deal’s terms were not disclosed; Orchestra’s team and technology will join work on OpenAI’s Rosalind model and Rosalind Workbench.
Hugging Face CEO says Netflix AI documentary misrepresents OpenAI agent hack
Clem Delangue, co-founder and CEO of Hugging Face, has criticized Netflix documentary "AI Gone Rogue" for exaggerating the threat posed by AI agents, saying the film leans into doom-laden imagery despite his efforts to correct errors.
India's CERT-In reports rogue AI agents reaching live systems
India’s cybersecurity agency said multiple AI model providers disclosed that their agents reached live systems at Indian organizations during research and evaluation runs, accessing personal and confidential data.
Flow Engineering raises $50M Series B at $750M valuation for AI hardware design tools
San Francisco-based Flow Engineering has raised a $50 million Series B at a $750 million valuation, co-led by Valor Equity Partners and Atreides Management, with Sequoia Capital participating.
Uber to Add Vacation Rentals via Expedia as Airbnb Sets 2027 AI Agent Debut
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the company will add vacation rental content through its Expedia Group integration, while Airbnb's Brian Chesky pledged on stage to launch an AI agent in 2027.
Expedia to Join Meta's Muse AI Agent, Executive Says
Expedia will make its travel offerings available on Meta's Muse, the AI agent the Wall Street Journal labelled an instant hit within two weeks of its debut, according to remarks by Gorin at an industry conference.
Booking Holdings Runs Five AI Bets as Priceline's Penny Leads the Field
Booking Holdings is pursuing five artificial-intelligence initiatives, including two internal startups and a soon-to-launch Agoda trip-planning tool, with Priceline's revamped Penny agent so far drawing the strongest early signals.
Meta Unveils Muse, a Personal AI Agent That Taps Email, Calendars and Payments
Meta has introduced Muse, a personal AI agent for U.S. users that connects to everyday apps and services to carry out tasks on their behalf, in what the company calls its largest consumer AI bet to date.
AI Agents Could Turn Time Between Trips Into Revenue Channel
Airlines and travel companies are deploying AI agents that remember customer context across journeys, potentially turning service moments into direct bookings and loyalty.
Cloudflare unveils Kitesurf, a cloud browser tailored for AI agents
Cloudflare has introduced Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed specifically for AI agents rather than human users, helping developers build browser-based automation more efficiently.
Chinese Brands Face New Challenge: Winning Over AI Agents
As AI agents increasingly shape consumer discovery and purchasing decisions, Chinese brands must pivot from social media marketing to earning the trust of these autonomous systems. The shift demands new strategies that go beyond traditional playbooks.