Simon Willison published an alpha MicroPython-in-WASM sandbox (micropython-wasm) and a Datasette plugin (datasette-agent-micropython) to run plugin code with constrained access.
Category: Agents & Automation
Agent systems, workflow automation, orchestration, operator products and autonomous tooling.
Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Adds Policy and Lambda Interceptors for Secure Agents
AWS demonstrates layering deterministic Policy checks with Lambda interceptors in the Bedrock AgentCore gateway using a lakehouse data agent to enforce geography-based controls.
OpenAI, Thrive and Crete Build Self‑Improving Tax Agent Using Codex
OpenAI and partners built a Codex-powered tax agent they say automates filings, improves accuracy, and accelerates tax workflows for developers and operators.
CopilotKit Secures $27M to Aid Development of App-Native AI Agents
Seattle-based CopilotKit raises Series A funding to enhance deployment of native AI agents for developers.
Microsoft's New AI Agent for Word Aims to Transform Legal Workflow
Microsoft unveils a dedicated AI agent in Word designed for legal teams, enhancing contract management.
Stripe Enhances Link for AI-Agent Use in Digital Transactions
Stripe updates its Link digital wallet, allowing AI agents to securely manage transactions with user consent.
Anthropic Tests Marketplace for AI Agent Commerce
Anthropic's new marketplace allows AI agents to facilitate real transactions between buyers and sellers.
OpenAI Merges Codex with GPT-5.4, Enhancing Coding Capabilities
OpenAI has integrated Codex into the GPT-5.4 framework, streamlining coding capabilities.
Sierra Acquires YC-Backed AI Startup Fragment to Enhance Customer Service
Sierra, founded by Bret Taylor, has acquired French AI startup Fragment, bolstering its customer service capabilities.
Meta Acquires Millions of Amazon CPUs for AI Workloads
Meta secures a significant supply of Amazon's CPUs, marking a shift in AI infrastructure dynamics.
Anthropic Restructures OpenClaw, Imposing New Costs for Users
Anthropic enforces restrictions on OpenClaw, impacting AI agent tool users amid profit pressures.
Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Accelerates Agent Development Process
Amazon introduces new features in Bedrock AgentCore, enhancing agent development speed and efficiency.
Build Agent-First Governance to Secure a Growing Non‑Human Identity Footprint
As agentic AI proliferates, enterprises face a new attack surface: insecure agents and exploding non‑human identities that can be manipulated to reach sensitive systems.
Cloudflare Integrates OpenAI GPT-5.4 and Codex into Agent Cloud
Cloudflare has added OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 and Codex to its Agent Cloud so enterprises can build, deploy, and scale agentic workflows with an emphasis on speed and security.
AWS launches Spring AI SDK for Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
AWS has released an open-source Spring AI AgentCore SDK that embeds Bedrock AgentCore capabilities into Spring AI and targets production-ready agent workflows.
OpenAI Launches GPT-Rosalind to Accelerate Life‑Sciences Research
OpenAI introduced GPT‑Rosalind, a frontier reasoning model aimed at speeding drug discovery, genomics, protein reasoning, and scientific workflows.
OpenAI Expands Agents SDK to Help Enterprises Build Safer Agents
OpenAI updated its Agents SDK to broaden enterprise agent-building capabilities as interest in agentic systems grows.