Today's trail

CopilotKit Releases OpenBot 1.0: An MIT-Licensed, Self-Hostable AI Coworker With Built-In Governance

4Minds Raises $15M Series A at $500M Valuation to Advance Its AI Platform

Dallas-based 4Minds announced on November 12, 2026 that it raised $15 million in a Series A at a $500 million post-money valuation to advance its contextual AI platform and reach more enterprises, including highly

Applied Materials forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on strong AI chip demand

Nov 12 (Reuters) - Applied Materials forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, betting that strong demand for advanced AI chips will continue to fuel spending on its semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Using an AI agent to buy your flights? This airline is banning them from booking on your behalf.

Booking with an AI agent may seem convenient and potentially cost-saving, but consumer advocates say it's not the best approach for protecting your travel plans.

From Intelligent Agents to Agent Societies

The Nvidia loophole: Chinese companies can rent top chips online — Washington has known for years

Critics say that Chinese companies' ability to access computing power remotely via other countries in Southeast Asia presents a major workaround to U.S. chip restrictions.

Linux kernel flaws, spyware, and AI-driven attacks dominate a crowded threat landscape

Security teams faced a mix of mass exploitation attempts, espionage campaigns, and major takedowns this week, from 59 Linux kernel bugs to new backdoors, browser spyware, and AI-assisted phishing. The incidents show how attackers combine stolen access, trusted tools, and automation to stay inside networks longer.

United Becomes First Major U.S. Airline to Ban AI from Booking Flights for Passengers, Calling Out Security Risks

The airline points to a number of risks it says AI agents can pose, including exposing passengers' sensitive information and potentially violating FAA and DOT regulations

United Airlines won’t let AI agents book your flight. Expert says you shouldn't let a bot do that for you, anyway

Block Builderlab Launch Event 2026 showed AI agents working as named, auditable teammates backed by open-source code and firm security controls.

AI agents are banned on Tinder and Hinge, CEO says

AI agents can save you time, but an expert says decisions involving your health, wealth and privacy still need human input.