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Conference Board sets five-stage AI agent work framework
As spending rises, employers are being urged to redesign tasks around AI agents or risk automating the wrong work without measurable gains.
Ramp lands multi-year deal with San Francisco 49ers
The tie-up will put more of the 49ers' spending and travel payments on Ramp's platform while boosting the fintech's Bay Area visibility.
Clueso raises USD $10 million to automate business videos
The San Francisco-based start-up says the cash will help it expand software that cuts video production costs by 80% for business teams.
Bolt.new buys Dokai to bolster enterprise AI agents
The purchase brings Dokai's orchestration technology and founders into Bolt.new as it pushes deeper into enterprise systems and agentic workflows.
MassPay adds Cash App to its direct payout network
The move gives US gig workers and sellers faster access to earnings, as MassPay seeks to reduce reliance on slower bank transfers.
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The deal lifts Reco's total funding to USD $140 million as enterprises race to govern AI agents linked to sensitive systems and data.
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Jon Cook will stay on until March 2027, giving WPP a lengthy handover as Eric Campbell takes over VML's global leadership.
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