Mastercard has achieved a major milestone in Singapore by conducting its first live, authenticated agent-based payment. This event marks a significant step in making autonomous AI commerce a routine part of everyday transactions. The transaction was announced on March 4, 2026, and was carried out in partnership with two of Southeast Asia’s biggest banks, DBS
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Many AI agents today keep track of long interaction histories, but they often struggle to use this information effectively. Storing everything can lead to overload, making it hard for the AI to find what’s really relevant. This can slow down decision-making and reduce the quality of responses. Researchers are now exploring smarter ways to organize
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Amigo AI has secured $11 million in Series A funding to grow its platform that trains AI agents to interact directly with patients. This new round was led by Madrona, with participation from Optum Ventures. Including an earlier seed round co-led by General Catalyst and GSV Ventures, the company has now raised $17 million in
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PolyAI has been recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies in the AI sector. The company recently ranked #32 overall and secured the top spot in enterprise AI on the FT 1000 list. This list highlights the most rapid business growth across Europe, based on revenue increases over the past three years. Impressive Growth and
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Dataiku has announced a major upgrade to its enterprise AI platform, called the Platform for AI Success. This new platform aims to help large organizations move beyond pilot projects and achieve measurable business results with AI. It introduces several innovative products designed to simplify building, managing, and governing AI systems at scale. New Products Drive
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Voice AI is transforming how businesses handle customer calls. While chatbots and support apps are common, traditional phone systems still play a vital role in customer communication. Now, developers are exploring ways to bring voice AI into telephony, but it’s not as simple as it sounds. There are many technical hurdles and infrastructure needs to
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Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a powerful standard that helps AI agents communicate and work together. It’s used by big tech companies and startups alike to organize how AI tools, assistants, and language models share data. As AI becomes more complex, having clear standards like MCP is key to building reliable and scalable workflows. Understanding
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Microsoft has introduced new AI features to its 365 Copilot, aiming to boost its appeal for office workers. Among the updates is a version of Anthropic’s Claude Cowork, a powerful AI tool designed to handle tasks autonomously. These enhancements come as Microsoft looks to increase adoption of its AI assistant, which has seen limited uptake
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City Union Bank has taken a significant step into the future by establishing an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence. This move aims to bring cutting-edge AI technology directly into banking processes, focusing on real-world problems rather than just theoretical research. The initiative reflects a broader trend among banks to harness AI’s potential for improved efficiency
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Luma has introduced a new type of AI tool called Luma Agents, built on their latest Unified Intelligence architecture. These agents act as digital collaborators, helping creative teams produce content across text, images, videos, and audio. They’re already being used by major companies like Publicis Groupe and Serviceplan Group to boost productivity and consistency. What
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