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Manulife Deploys AI Agents Into Core Financial Workflows
Manulife is deploying agent-based AI systems across its internal operations to automate workflows and support decision-making processes. This represents a significant shift toward autonomous AI handling critical financial tasks within major enterprises.
City Union Bank Establishes AI Centre of Excellence
City Union Bank has partnered with Centific, SASTRA University, and nStore Retech to establish an AI Centre of Excellence for banking operations. The initiative aims to support and enhance banking operations through advanced AI capabilities.
Mastercard Demonstrates AI-Powered Agent Commerce at AI Impact Summit 2026
Mastercard showcased at the AI Impact Summit 2026 a demo of AI completing payments under preset rules, suggesting software agents may soon conduct transactions autonomously. This points toward a future where AI agents handle commercial transactions independently.
Physical AI Integration Becomes Key Vehicle Innovation Objective
The integration of physical AI into vehicles remains a primary objective for automakers looking to accelerate innovation. Manufacturers are prioritizing AI systems that can operate in real-world vehicular environments.
Google's Veo 3 AI Video Creation Tool Becomes Widely Available
Google has made Veo 3, its most powerful AI video creator, available for everyone through its Vertex AI platform. The tool enables broader access to advanced AI-driven video generation capabilities.
Sora App Launches in Thailand with Thai Language Support
The Sora app is now available in Thailand, giving creators access to AI-made videos, cameos, and character features with Thai language support. Thailand becomes one of the first Asian nations to access the advanced video generation tool.
EU Warns Meta Over WhatsApp AI Chatbot Access Restrictions
The European Commission warned Meta that a change in terms has effectively barred third-party AI assistants from connecting to customers via WhatsApp since January. The action highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of tech platforms' AI integration practices.
AI's Economic Impact Shakes Wall Street Investment Priorities
Investors have abandoned software sectors in favor of traditional equities, with the Dow Jones breaking through the 50,000-point mark amid AI's transformative economic impact. The shift reflects uncertainty about how AI will reshape traditional business models.
KCM Trade Expands AI Mentor System to Vietnam and Africa
KCM Trade has announced regional expansion of its AI Mentor system to Vietnam and African markets following a UI overhaul and platform upgrades. The expansion enables regional deployment with advanced AI capabilities for financial trading.
Shield AI Partners with Taiwan's National Research Institute on AI Pilots
Shield AI signed a contract with Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology to advance and indigenize Taiwan-developed AI pilots. The collaboration aims to accelerate local AI development within Taiwan's defense and technology sectors.