CommBank has opened a Tech Hub in Seattle to strengthen its AI capabilities and collaborate with global tech companies. The initiative will provide learning opportunities for its teams, focusing on Agentic and Generative AI to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation in banking.

Europol’s latest SOCTA 2025 report exposes a major shift in organized crime, fueled by AI tools like generative models, deepfakes, and autonomous systems. From multilingual fraud to AI-generated child abuse material and smuggling optimization, the report warns of rising threats and urges stronger cooperation across the EU and beyond.

Monica’s Manus AI, launched last week, promises to redefine autonomy in artificial intelligence. Hailed as a leap forward by some, it faces skepticism over its reliance on Claude 3.5 and Qwen models, with privacy questions lingering. As China’s latest AI contender, Manus divides experts—breakthrough or overhyped?

At SXSW 2025, Signal President Meredith Whittaker raised alarms about agentic AI, warning that its need for extensive data access could jeopardize user privacy and security. Her concerns, echoed by AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio, spotlight the risks of autonomous systems in an era of rapid technological change.

Agentic AI is the buzzword of 2025, marking a shift to autonomous AI agents capable of performing tasks independently. With OpenAI's ChatGPT 'Tasks,' Microsoft's Copilot Chat, and Nvidia's industry-specific agents, this technology is redefining productivity and innovation. But as opportunities grow, so do the challenges of reliability and ethical considerations.

At NRF 2025, Google Cloud unveiled groundbreaking AI tools like Agentspace and Vertex AI, designed to revolutionize retail by enhancing efficiency and personalizing customer experiences. The report also highlights competitors' offerings from AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Alibaba Cloud.

Fujitsu has unveiled a groundbreaking multi-AI agent security technology designed to combat new cyber threats. This innovative system coordinates specialized AI agents to simulate attacks, develop defenses, and ensure business continuity. With field trials starting in December 2024, Fujitsu is set to revolutionize AI security worldwide.