This week brought big steps in building trust between humans and AI helpers. Human.org launched a blockchain ID system to spot fake AI agents pretending to be people. This could stop scams and lies spread by sneaky AI bots.

In business, IBM found teams mixing humans and AI solved customer problems 30% faster. AI handles easy questions, while humans step in for tricky or emotional chats. A survey showed 84% of tech leaders trust AI as much as humans for jobs like data crunching. But 60% still worry about data privacy when using AI tools.

Germany became the first country to make AI transparency labels law. Companies must now clearly say when an AI is talking to you. Meanwhile, Brazil started testing AI doctors in rural clinics. The AI helps find illnesses but needs human checks to avoid mistakes.

Google Cloud introduced a new AI Agent Marketplace where companies can buy pre-built AI helpers. Partners like Accenture and Deloitte are building tools for customer service and data analysis. Schools also got new AI pals: Clarivate launched AI study buddies to help students write papers and find research gaps.

Security got a boost too. CyberArk teamed up with Accenture to add zero-trust checks for AI workers. Their system makes sure AI agents only access what they need, like human employees. Experts warn AI friends could be dangerous—some people have trusted chatbot advice too much, leading to real-world harm.