AI Agents News Digest — January 30, 2026

Meta is launching new AI shopping tools to help people discover products directly through Facebook and WhatsApp. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said these agentic systems will understand your interests and purchase history to make shopping faster and smarter. The company acquired Manus, autonomous AI agent technology, to power these conversational shopping experiences.

Agricultural AI is getting real results. At CES 2026, Kubota and Bobcat showcased AI-powered farm automation, while Luya demonstrated growing microgreens at home. Companies like Heritable Agriculture and KWS are using AI to develop better crop varieties, directly addressing supply chain challenges.

China is prioritizing embodied AI — robots combining large language models with real-world physical action. Featured at the CMG New Year's Gala, Galbot represents a major shift from mechanical robots alone to intelligent systems that perceive, reason, and execute.

Why this matters: AI agents are moving from assistants to action-takers. Whether shopping, farming, or manufacturing, autonomous systems are solving real business problems now — not someday. Missing these developments means missing competitive advantages your industry is already gaining.