OpenAI and other tech companies are rapidly advancing AI agent technology, with new tools and capabilities emerging that promise to transform how we interact with computers and the internet. These advancements include upgrades to existing APIs, the development of new AI assistants, and the integration of AI into enterprise IT operations. However, concerns about security and the potential for misuse are also surfacing.
OpenAI recently upgraded its Responses API, allowing developers to access multiple agentic tools like web search and file search with a single call. According to VentureBeat, these updates include Server-side Compaction and Hosted Shell, signaling a shift away from limited AI agents. This means AI models can now retain context over longer interactions, improving their ability to perform complex tasks.
Meanwhile, the open-source AI assistant OpenClaw, developed by Peter Steinberger, has gained significant popularity. According to Wired, OpenClaw, previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, is a powerful agentic assistant capable of performing tasks across a user's computer, phone, or business with natural language prompts. However, its "permissionless" architecture raised security concerns among developers.
To address these concerns, NanoClaw, a lighter and more secure version of OpenClaw, was released under an open-source MIT license. VentureBeat reported that NanoClaw solves some of OpenClaw's biggest security issues.
The rise of AI agents is also impacting enterprise IT operations. Cisco's SVP of AI Software and Platform, DJ Sampath, believes that AgenticOps is the solution to the fragmentation plaguing enterprise IT today. AgenticOps is a new operational paradigm where humans and AI collaborate in real time to create efficiency, boost security, and allow for innovative technological applications, according to VentureBeat.
In other news, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to spend $225,000 for a year of access to Clearview AI, a face recognition tool. The deal extends access to Clearview tools to Border Patrols headquarters intelligence division (INTEL) and the National Targeting Center. The contract states that Clearview provides access to over 60 billion publicly available images and will be used for tactical targeting and strategic counter-network analysis, according to Wired.
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