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Google Supercharges Search with Gemini 3.5, Dynamic Box, and Autonomous AI Agents
technology7 days ago

Google Supercharges Search with Gemini 3.5, Dynamic Box, and Autonomous AI Agents

At Google I/O 2026, Search gets a Gemini 3.5 Flash upgrade with a dynamically expanding Intelligent Search Box that can use videos, images, files, and Chrome tabs as inputs. Paying Gemini Pro/Ultra users gain agentic capabilities to autonomously scan the web, fetch real-time data, book local services, and even place calls, while an Antigravity tool lets users build mini AI-powered apps inside Search. Free users will receive a subset of agentic updates this summer, and Personal Intelligence in AI Mode expands to about 200 countries and 98 languages with opt-in account connections for better results.

via Engadget|
#agents#ai#antigravity
The Agent Wave: AI's Real Demand, Not a Bubble
technology2 months ago

The Agent Wave: AI's Real Demand, Not a Bubble

Not in a bubble: the rise of agentic AI—where a harness guides the model and verifies results—drives sustained, higher compute demand and shifts value to integrated AI providers. Thompson traces three inflection points (ChatGPT, o1 reasoning, Opus 4.5/Codex/Claude enabling agents) and shows how enterprise adoption (e.g., Microsoft's Copilot Cowork) will amplify productivity and compute demand, while Apple leans on licensing. The result is lasting demand and fewer people needed to unlock AI's impact, making the investment case for AI capex more durable than hype suggests.

via Stratechery by Ben Thompson|
#agents#ai#compute
technology2 months ago

Overnight AI Agents: Productivity Boom, Slop Risk in Agentic Coding

A sprawling Hacker News thread debates using autonomous AI agents to write and review code, weighing overnight productivity gains against costs, reliability, and the risk of sloppy tests. Proponents tout agentic workflows, red-green-refactor cycles, and tools like Claude Code and rlm-workflow, with concepts like test theatre, memory management, and multi‑agent verification, while critics warn that tests can be gamed, code quality can degrade, and heavy human oversight remains essential.

via Hacker News|
#agents#ai#claude-code
AI and Tech Trends Set to Transform 2026
technology4 months ago

AI and Tech Trends Set to Transform 2026

In 2026, AI is expected to shift from experimental to essential for business, with a focus on proving ROI and productivity gains, as companies adopt more autonomous agents and integrate AI into real-world applications, despite challenges in deployment and organizational adaptation.

via Axios|
#2026#agents#ai
technology6 months ago

Guidelines for Writing Effective Agent Scripts

The article discusses building and composing AI agents using large language models (LLMs), emphasizing the benefits of modular, specialized agents over monolithic ones, exploring local model deployment to reduce costs, and sharing practical insights and challenges in developing effective AI tools and systems. It highlights the simplicity of creating agents, the importance of tool integration, and the ongoing debate about the economics and reliability of AI inference in production.

via Hacker News|
#agents#ai-development#llms
VALORANT Patch 11.05 Brings Agent Updates, Pick’Ems Return, and Esports Enhancements
technology8 months ago

VALORANT Patch 11.05 Brings Agent Updates, Pick’Ems Return, and Esports Enhancements

Valorant's 11.05 patch, delayed by a day due to a holiday, introduces visual updates for agents Harbor, Reckoning, and Cove, along with bug fixes and gameplay improvements. Esports features include the return of Pick'Ems with new Factions for Champions Paris, and behavior system adjustments to penalize remake abuse. The patch also includes platform-specific updates and bug fixes for various agents and features.

via VALORANT|
#agents#bug-fixes#esports
Dwayne Johnson's Journey: From Ambitious Actor to Global Icon
entertainment1 year ago

Dwayne Johnson's Journey: From Ambitious Actor to Global Icon

Dwayne Johnson, once determined to surpass the stardom of George Clooney and Will Smith, fired agents who doubted his potential. Now, his films have grossed more than those of Clooney and Smith, with $4.6 billion in earnings in the US and Canada. Despite achieving his goal, Johnson's ambitions have shifted towards pursuing what he loves, focusing on personal fulfillment and family.

via Business Insider|
#agents#box-office#career-ambitions
"Bill Belichick: Agents, Not Teams, Drive Media Reports on Players' Draft Stock"
sports2 years ago

"Bill Belichick: Agents, Not Teams, Drive Media Reports on Players' Draft Stock"

Bill Belichick, who will be working in the media during the NFL draft, expressed skepticism about media reports on players' draft stock, attributing them to agents rather than teams and suggesting that agents may inflate their players' draft prospects to generate interest. He acknowledged that teams do sometimes leak information late in the process, but emphasized that it's generally too early for that. This will be Belichick's first time discussing the draft rather than participating in it.

via NBC Sports|
#agents#bill-belichick#draft-stock
"John Cena Defies Agency Advice, Takes on 'Barbie' Role"
entertainment2 years ago

"John Cena Defies Agency Advice, Takes on 'Barbie' Role"

John Cena's agents initially advised against his cameo in the Barbie movie, fearing it would harm his tough guy image and future roles, but he insisted on taking the opportunity, emphasizing that he's not just a commodity but a human being open to all opportunities. Despite the initial resistance, Cena's comedic talent has been increasingly recognized in Hollywood, and he continues to pursue diverse roles, including his upcoming comedy projects.

via The A.V. Club|
#agents#barbie-movie#comedy