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Goodfire has launched monitoring technology that tracks AI agent behavior by examining internal model operations rather than requiring a separate AI system to audit outputs. The approach aims to reduce costs while maintaining oversight of potentially problematic agent actions. The company positions this as a more efficient alternative to existing monitoring methods that rely on external AI review.

Google is launching a universal Gemini AI agent designed to operate across multiple apps and devices as part of its Gemini at Work initiative. The agent will be available through the Gemini Enterprise app, enabling users to assign tasks and interact with it via Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Slack, Microsoft 365, and other third-party applications. The cloud-based agent maintains context across all platforms and devices, including mobile, desktop, and web interfaces.

Microsoft announced an upgrade to Copilot that grants the AI system access to local files on PCs and the ability to take actions across Windows. The company is framing this as part of 'Hybrid Intelligence,' an approach that combines local and cloud-based AI models to handle tasks more efficiently. The demonstration included Autopilot assisting with tax filing by accessing emails and retrieving information from an accountant.

Nous Research, developer of the Hermes Agent AI system, confirmed a $1.5 billion valuation after closing a $90 million Series B funding round. The company is launching AI agents designed for business users, marking an expansion beyond its research focus. The funding and product launch position Nous as a competitor in the growing market for enterprise-focused AI agent tools.