AI Agent News Today
Tuesday, January 27, 2026Microsoft launches Maia 200, a new AI chip designed to make AI cheaper and faster. The chip cuts token generation costs by 30% and is already running in US data centers. This helps companies like Microsoft 365 Copilot run AI tools without breaking the bank.
C.H. Robinson, a major shipping company, deployed AI agents that cut missed pickups by 42%. The agents handle over 100 calls at once and save the company 350+ hours of manual work daily. This means your freight gets delivered faster and more reliably.
Anthropic added new features to Claude, including a tool called Cowork that lets the AI read and modify files in specific folders. This makes Claude more useful for real work tasks.
Scientists are using AI agents to discover better battery materials faster. These agents test combinations that would take humans months to try, speeding up the path to safer, longer-lasting batteries.
The big takeaway: AI agents are moving from experiments to real business results. Companies are cutting costs, saving time, and solving problems that once required entire teams. If you're not exploring AI agents now, your competitors are.