This week saw significant developments in accessibility & inclusion through agentic AI, with global efforts to ensure these technologies serve diverse needs. The Digital Fairness Act (DFA) consultation surged with over 3,000 public submissions, signaling strong interest in regulating AI agents to protect consumers. A new paper by Christoph Busch urged the DFA to explicitly address agentic AI, proposing agent-friendly interfaces and consumer protection by design to prevent manipulation and ensure transparency. Meanwhile, UNSW’s Scout demonstrated practical applications, using agentic AI to streamline student support and reduce administrative burdens, freeing educators for deeper academic engagement. Corporate adoption challenges emerged in EY’s survey, where 87% of leaders cited barriers like complexity and data quality, despite optimism about AI agents managing future business units. Google’s John Mueller emphasized testing ecommerce sites for AI agent accessibility, ensuring seamless interaction with automated tools. Marketers reported 23% higher campaign performance using agentic AI, as 60% of consumers now expect AI-driven brand experiences.

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