New Alibaba AI framework skips loading every tool, cutting agent token use 99%

A new framework called SkillWeaver tackles AI agent tool routing by skipping full-library loading, cutting token use 99% on ...
C&EN

Self-driving labs are changing how chemists work

A slew of start-ups and academic labs are leaning on AI agents and bots, rather than humans, to speed up their chemistry ...
Task & Purpose

The US would need at least 1,200 troops to take Kharg Island, experts say

We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates. By Jeff Schogol Published Jun 11, 2026 ...
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A final public flight for the Marine Corps’ legendary Harrier jet

We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates. By Jeff Schogol Published Jun 2, 2026 ...
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Google Flow AI video editing & music tools getting dedicated apps and Omni upgrades

As its competition takes a break, Google is doubling down on video generation through Gemini, with Omni upgrades for it filmmaker and musician-focused Flow AI tools, as well as dedicated mobile apps ...
Business Wire

Introducing Cognite Flows™: The First Fully Integrated, AI-Native Industrial Experience that Accelerates Customer Value

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognite, the global leader in Industrial AI, today announced Cognite Flows™, a new standard for industrial experiences that fundamentally redefines how teams engage with AI, ...
Seeking Alpha

TaskUs outlines $105M-$115M 2026 adjusted free cash flow, while expecting Trust and Safety to decline starting Q2

"We're reiterating our full year revenue outlook of $1.21 billion to $1.24 billion" and "we expect full year adjusted EBITDA margins to remain approximately 19%," CEO Maddock said. "We're increasing ...
The Verge

OpenAI now lets teams make custom bots that can do work on their own

The new workspace agents can perform tasks like reporting on product feedback on their own in the cloud. The new workspace agents can perform tasks like reporting on product feedback on their own in ...
The Next Web

Adobe’s new Firefly AI assistant turns Creative Cloud into a single conversational interface

Adobe launched the Firefly AI Assistant, a conversational agent that orchestrates tasks across Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, Illustrator, Express, and Frame.io using natural language. Previously ...
Wall Street Journal

The Dirty Job That Accountants Desperately Wish AI Would Take Over

Matt Gardiner recently climbed a series of 90-foot grain bins to measure millions of bushels of corn. He and his team got so covered in thick dust that they had to be sprayed down with air hoses ...
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OpenClaw v2026.4.2 Release: Durable Task Flow Orchestration, Provider Hardening, and Tighter Plugin Boundaries — Latest Analysis

The recent release of OpenClaw version 2026.4.2, announced via Twitter on April 2, 2026, marks a significant step forward in open-source AI tools, emphasizing streamlined orchestration, enhanced ...
CNBC

Anthropic says Claude can now use your computer to finish tasks for you in AI agent push

Anthropic is trialling a feature that lets users send prompts to Claude from a smartphone. Claude will complete the task on its own on a person's computer. Anthropic's product underscores its push ...