This week saw major developments in AI agent startups, with new funding rounds, innovative platforms, and strategic partnerships shaping the industry. AIUC emerged from stealth with a $15 million seed round to provide insurance for AI agents, aiming to create a $500 billion market by 2030 through frameworks like AIUC-1. Mixus launched an email/Slack-based platform to simplify AI agent creation, targeting sales and finance teams with automated workflows. Thinking Machines, led by Mira Murati, secured $2 billion at a $10 billion valuation to develop autonomous enterprise AI systems. CVector, an industrial AI startup, emphasized long-term commitment to customers amid acquisition concerns, raising $1.5 million pre-seed funding. OpenAI introduced Agent Mode in ChatGPT, though experts caution against overestimating AI agents' capabilities. UK police deployed AI cameras to enforce road safety, while China accelerated AI development despite sanctions.