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According to a report by Decrypt, the blockchain data project Space and Time, supported by Microsoft, announced the launch of the Space and Time Enterprise platform, which allows enterprises to use private data for AI tools without relinquishing the underlying records. The platform can prove that computations based on private data are correct, enabling AI applications, auditors, and other relevant parties to verify results without accessing the database itself.The first batch of partners includes on-chain asset management firm Maple Finance, Indonesian automotive manufacturer and distributor Indomobil, Oracle software consulting company Trenez, and The Data Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on government data based in Washington, D.C.Nate Holiday, CEO of the original developer of Space and Time, MakeInfinite Labs, stated that enterprises want AI agents to utilize this information to execute workflows, but the agents do not need unrestricted access to the records behind every computation.He mentioned that granting unrestricted data access to AI tools would create new exposure channels. The company is collaborating with clients in construction, engineering, and manufacturing to enable agents, reporting tools, and compliance teams to work based on the same set of business records and verify the computations they rely on.The platform is based on Space and Time's patented technology, Proof of SQL, which is used to prove that database queries are computed correctly and is currently compatible with Google Cloud's BigQuery. Enterprises can run it on their own servers without needing to operate a blockchain, purchase dedicated hardware, or rely on external proof services.With GPU acceleration, supported queries on millions of rows of data can be completed in one second and generate proofs. This technology can only prove that computations are correctly executed on given records and cannot determine whether the records themselves are accurate. Space and Time completed a $20 million strategic financing round led by Microsoft's venture fund M12 in 2022, and Grayscale previously launched a trust product for the SXT token.

According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple's new CEO John Ternus recently spoke with software chief Craig Federighi, requesting to accelerate AI development and no longer be satisfied with merely patching Siri's existing features. Apple's next goal is to transform Siri into a truly proactive agent.Currently, Siri can understand screen content, read user-authorized emails and messages, and perform some operations across applications, but it essentially still listens to one command and executes one action. Apple hopes it can remember tasks assigned by users over the long term, like ChatGPT Dots and Meta Muse, proactively check for changes, determine what to do next, and continue to push forward in the background.Devices like the iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch carry a large amount of personal information, and Apple also controls the operating system and application calling interfaces. Earlier this year, Apple announced that the number of active devices worldwide has exceeded 2.5 billion, but not all devices support the new version of Siri. Gurman stated that Apple could launch a version closer to a personal agent as early as 2027; if issues regarding autonomous planning, background execution, and permission security are resolved, Siri has the opportunity to become the personal agent entry point on iPhone and Mac.

Phoenix Technology reported on November 9, Beijing time, citing MacRumors, that compared to the traditional version of Siri, Apple's revamped Siri AI has significantly improved in terms of intelligence and personalization capabilities, but it still falls short of proactive, always-on agents like OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman stated on Sunday that he learned Apple may enable Siri's features to resemble an intelligent agent as early as next year.Gurman mentioned that Dots, Muse, and Grok can continuously track targets, determine what to do next, and continue to advance established tasks without users needing to issue commands one by one. He stated that he was informed Apple ultimately hopes to develop in this direction and believes that Apple may enable Siri to become more like an intelligent agent as early as next year. Gurman also noted that in a closed-door meeting in recent weeks, Apple CEO John Ternus told software engineering chief Craig Federighi that Apple needs to accelerate the pace of its software roadmap and quickly move beyond merely making necessary improvements to Siri.

According to reports from multiple media outlets including Decrypt, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia stated that former FBI agent Patrick Steven Yaroch pleaded guilty on November 5 in federal court in Alexandria to charges of telecommunications fraud and money laundering.He used stolen credentials to conduct approximately 100 fraudulent transfers from 35 cryptocurrency wallets involved in FBI investigations, stealing about $2.47 million in cryptocurrency assets, and concealed the source of the funds through methods such as exchanging tokens. Some of the funds were used to pay off debts such as credit cards and auto loans. Yaroch faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for March 4, 2027. Previous reports indicated that the amount involved was approximately $1 million.

AI search company Perplexity officially launched Teammates, allowing AI Agents to be responsible for specific tasks long-term like employees. CEO Aravind Srinivas revealed that approximately 10,000 AI Teammates have been created internally in the last 30 days, which is 20 times the total number of human employees.Teammates are built on Perplexity Computer. After users assign roles, goals, and permissions to the AI, it can continuously track work progress, proactively identify issues, and call upon tools to address them. Multiple Teammates can also divide tasks among themselves and contact human colleagues via Slack. For example, a sales Agent can discover that a customer has not placed an order for a long time, automatically investigate the reasons, and prepare a follow-up plan; a development Agent can hand off the task of writing a fix code to another Agent after discovering a website bug. Each Agent has an independent working environment, retaining project memory and task history, allowing users to check progress, adjust direction, or take over operations at any time.Business Insider exposed Perplexity's internal Teammate tool in July this year, which was primarily used for software engineering tasks such as bug tracking and system monitoring. The product has now expanded to marketing, sales, customer service, and operations, adding long-term task management and cross-Agent collaboration. Teammates are currently available in research preview form to Max subscription users at $200 per month, initially supporting the web version, with native mobile and desktop versions to be launched later.

According to Cointelegraph, VeChain co-founder and CEO Sunny Lu recently stated in Cointelegraph's Chain Reaction program that autonomous AI agents operating around the clock require a "new accountability system" to establish public trust, and that "the perfect solution is blockchain."He made this statement while introducing the AI agent platform VeWorld.ai built on the VeChain blockchain. According to his vision, AI agents will have digital "passports" and operate within a "decentralized reputation system" that tracks the reputation of agents and their creators, while smart contracts can help settle transactions between agents or between agents and people. VeChain has previously advanced blockchain applications through supply chain tracking, including food traceability projects.Lu believes that AI agents can also help individuals convert their expertise into businesses or services, expanding software development opportunities to non-developer groups. He likened this opportunity to mobile app stores, which allow individual developers to distribute and monetize their creations, while agent-building tools can open this market to people beyond programming skills, including those with professional experience, local knowledge, or hobbies.He himself has undertaken several initiatives, including creating an educational agent for his daughter, an agent to support his mother's daily routine and rehabilitation, and a virtual employee to manage procurement, inventory, sales, and operations for a shop owned by an acquaintance in Milan.Meanwhile, other industry participants have pointed out the risks of relying on agent service providers. Animoca Brands Chairman Yat Siu stated in an October interview with Cointelegraph that while crypto traders can have AI agents work around the clock, he warned users that they might build trading strategies around services they cannot control.

On November 5, B.AI announced that it now supports account top-ups via API. Developers can directly integrate the top-up capability into their self-built Agents and automated workflows, achieving automated replenishment of computing power and quotas, reducing manual operations and interruption risks, and maintaining stable connections for high-frequency calls, batch tasks, and long-running Agent services.This capability further completes B.AI's automation ecosystem for developers, allowing model calls, cost management, and quota replenishment to be accomplished through API, making it easier for teams to embed AI capabilities into their business processes. Welcome to visit b.ai for more information.

According to TNW, the Barcelona startup Kabilio has completed a €10 million financing round, led by Picus Capital and Visionaries, with participation from the Spanish public agency for technology and innovation CDTI.The two leading investors also participated in the company's €4 million pre-seed financing round a year ago. Kabilio aims to replace processes such as debt collection in accounting firms with AI agents.

The Dark Side of the Moon announced the release of Kimi Hosted Agents, which will provide the Harness that supports Agent operation as a cloud service for enterprises and developers. Enterprises can obtain a 24/7 managed environment without the need to build and maintain their own operational framework, supporting long-range task execution and efficient collaboration among multiple agents.

Circle CEO posted on the X platform that Circle has launched a brand new Agentic Managed Payments, upgraded and expanded the agent market, while providing simpler tools for agents to obtain funding.

According to The Washington Post, former FBI agent Patrick Yaroch is scheduled to appear in front of Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia to plead guilty for allegedly stealing approximately $1 million in digital assets from cryptocurrency wallets associated with hostile nations. Prosecutors stated that he had used ChatGPT to plan his move to Portugal.

According to "Du Jia," Alibaba is conducting internal testing of the AI film and television creation platform "Looogen," with the slogan "Logical, Self-Produced." This product is positioned as a local agent for short drama and video production, capable of completing script breakdowns, shot design, character and scene material generation, voiceover and music production, and final editing through dialogue, while managing multi-episode material packages and on-set assets, supporting white model rehearsals and video expansion.Looogen offers a desktop client and local operation, supporting Windows and macOS (Intel/Apple dual chips), and provides the capability for private deployment and access to proprietary model channels. All creative sessions, generated materials, and final products are stored on local devices, forming a local closed loop in terms of data and copyright.The product offers two switchable operational modes: the film and television agent dialogue mode, driven by natural language commands for AI to automatically complete the entire process; and the film and television suite workstation mode, where creators can manually enter independent process modules for refined control. The internal test version is equipped with multiple models including Seedance 2.0, supporting three video ratios of 21:9, 16:9, and 9:16, as well as resolutions from 480P to 1080P. The product is still in the internal testing phase, and features and pricing may be adjusted, subject to official information.

The technology media outlet "DuJia" has learned that ByteDance's AI office assistant product Doubao Work has launched business-related plugins such as Douyin Life Services and is being promoted to enterprise users on a small scale. Users can now access official plugins like Douyin Life Services Management, Massive Local Push, and TikTok for Business through the "Plugins" page of Doubao Work.After completing the necessary account authorization, merchants can delegate questions regarding recent sales performance, advertising expenditure, and other issues to Doubao Work for data retrieval and analysis, and receive review reports and adjustment suggestions. "DuJia" observed on the plugins page that through "Douyin Life Services Management," after merchants authorize login to Douyin Customer and Business Insights, they can query operational data and generate review reports that include analysis conclusions and action suggestions.

DeepSeek showcased the creator mode of the AI workstation Harness. Harness currently offers four modes: Standard, PTC, Minimal, and Creator. Among them, the Creator mode allows users to directly let AI develop plugins, modify software interfaces, and then install them for use in Harness without needing to write code themselves.Users only need to describe their requirements, and the AI will check Harness's development interface, write the plugin code, complete the installation, and check the running effects. The installed plugins can be saved for continued use the next time they open the application. In addition to adding new interfaces, it can also provide tools for the Agent, enabling it to perform operations it originally could not. For example, users can have AI create a video editing tool with a timeline, a paper reader that supports underlining and annotations, as well as generate poster design tools, interactive 3D models, or even change the Harness interface to a pixel game style.In the official demonstration, the AI created a floating tomato timer, writing over 600 lines of front-end code, completing the installation and operation, taking a total of 5 minutes and 24 seconds. DeepSeek also released the prompts for 7 demonstration cases. Some works were modified through multiple rounds of dialogue, and it is not possible to achieve the same effect by simply inputting a single sentence.

According to official news, Binance Wallet announced that its Agentic Wallet has completed a new round of security upgrades.For security reasons, the platform has restricted QR code logins on third-party high-risk websites based on real-time risk control rules. For specific websites that trigger relevant risk control rules, the system will enforce logout. Security scans will continue to be conducted regularly.Recently, some users reported failures in QR code login. As a reminder, to protect user asset security, please do not scan QR codes from unofficial platforms to log in to the Agentic Wallet. Only use Binance AI Pro and trusted Agents (such as Claude, Codex, Grok, etc.).

Kimi, a subsidiary of the artificial intelligence company Dark Side of the Moon, has released a game development and creative work solution that allows AI Agents to move from assisting in programming to participating in the entire workflow of game production, from gameplay design, 3D modeling, engineering development to publishing and operations. The solution is based on K3.1 Pro, Kimi Code, and Kimi Work, and can operate professional tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and Blender through plugins.Kimi can modify existing projects, run games independently, view test recordings, and continue to make modifications after identifying issues. In the official demonstration, after the planner provided reference images, videos, and gameplay requirements, Kimi was able to create a 2.5D action game prototype with mechanics such as sword swinging, dodging, and blocking using Godot. The official claim states that even without programming experience, there is a chance to create a playable version within 1 to 2 days.In another demonstration in collaboration with Unity China, Kimi worked continuously for 20 hours without human intervention, reproducing the original work and delivering a native project that can be further developed. Dark Side of the Moon also uses the solution for game publishing and long-term operations, including mass production of advertising materials, analyzing player feedback, handling community content and localization, as well as integrating AI dialogue capabilities for game NPCs through APIs.

According to PR Newswire, the global payment and cash management platform Sunrate launched the Sunrate Agentic Card during Hong Kong FinTech Week. This is a programmable multi-currency corporate virtual card aimed at AI Agents, allowing AI Agents to autonomously create virtual cards, initiate payments, and query transaction results within preset authorizations and rules. It has currently obtained Mastercard Agent Pay certification.

Binance co-founder He Yi published a response to the rumor that "a Binance DevOps engineer had developed a romantic relationship with a North Korean agent and left their laptop unattended on the day of the attack," stating, "This story is more dramatic, but it is not true."