This week saw major developments in business automation powered by AI agents. Small businesses are using automation tools for tasks like scheduling and invoicing, with 91% reporting higher revenue. In the US, new rules called the AI Diffusion Framework aim to limit China's tech growth but could affect India's tech industry too.

In Europe, Meta restarted training its AI using public user data after privacy concerns delayed it last year. Microsoft is fighting scams that use AI to trick people, showing both the power and risks of these tools.

HR departments got a boost with Phenom launching a learning lab to teach AI skills for hiring and managing workers. IBM released a new mainframe computer built specifically for AI tasks, helping big companies run complex systems.

China showcased humanoid robots running in a marathon, proving AI can handle physical tasks once done only by humans. Meanwhile, tech companies face criticism for building data centers in dry areas, using huge amounts of water to power their AI systems.