AI agents transform enterprises, China’s robot bubble, supercomputing in Mexico, storage tech leaps...

Computer World reports that while AI agents are being integrated into corporate workflows at companies like EY, Pfizer, and Lumen, true transformative change remains distant. AI agents currently focus on knowledge management and content creation, improving efficiency but rarely reimagining processes from the ground up. Executives highlighted the need to move beyond simple automation toward a future where AI orchestrates entire business operations, with Microsoft’s Copilot tools already shaving months off new employee onboarding at Lumen. However, as noted by participants at Microsoft Ignite, organizations are still largely operating in a “horseless carriage” phase—using AI for acceleration rather than reinvention. Computer World

The Verge delves into how Microsoft’s own developer teams are adapting to the AI revolution internally. CEO Satya Nadella revealed that up to 30% of code in some projects is already AI-generated, but the real challenge lies in building the tools and proving to developers that AI can deliver on its ambitious promises. This internal adoption is seen as a crucial step before Microsoft can credibly pitch a future where AI autonomously manages broad computing tasks for users. The Verge

A rare caution emerged from China’s National Development and Reform Commission, as reported by The Verge. Despite designating embodied intelligence as a national priority, regulators warn that the country’s rapidly expanding humanoid robotics sector could be heading for an investment bubble. With over 150 companies—many startups—now crowding the field and few practical business cases proven, officials urge a balance between innovation and sustainable growth, echoing global concerns about speculative excess in AI-related industries. The Verge

popsci.com (via MIT Press Reader) reflects on how the rise of generative AI is transforming creativity, likening today’s “prompt engineers” to the revolutionary artists of photography’s early days. Rather than making human ingenuity obsolete, AI is pushing writers, artists, and other creators to evolve new skills—prompt engineering—redefining what it means to be creative in the digital age. popsci.com

Tech Radar warns that Fluent Bit, a widely-used open-source log processor, contains critical vulnerabilities threatening major cloud providers. The flaws enable remote code execution, log manipulation, and authentication bypass, creating risks across cloud ecosystems. This highlights the growing need for rigorous security practices not just in application code but in foundational infrastructure components. Tech Radar

Computer World raises concerns among businesses regarding the European Union’s latest stance on end-to-end encryption and voluntary message scanning. Privacy experts like Patrick Breyer argue that the so-called “Chat Control” is not dead but privatized, potentially enabling mass surveillance by large tech platforms. The risk of false positives and loss of confidential data poses a significant threat to corporate security and online anonymity, according to digital rights advocates such as EDRi. Computer World

Tech Radar highlights a critical-severity vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Asus AiCloud routers. The company has issued patches, but the incident underscores the persistent challenges of securing consumer and small-business networking hardware in an era of escalating attacks. Tech Radar

Science Alert reports that Mexico has introduced a new supercomputer boasting 314 petaflops, making it seven times more powerful than any other system in Latin America. Named after an Aztec goddess, this machine is expected to accelerate scientific research and industrial innovation across the region, marking a milestone in bridging the high-performance computing gap between Latin America and the world’s leading economies. Science Alert

According to TechSpot, Seagate’s research on heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology has achieved a data density of 6.9TB per platter, with future drives potentially reaching 10TB per platter. This leap could radically increase hard drive capacities and reshape data center economics, as storage demands continue to climb globally. TechSpot

Live Science and New Scientist both detail a new study attributing the decline of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization to a series of severe, decades-long droughts. The region’s famed cities and water systems ultimately succumbed to environmental pressures, offering a stark historical warning about the vulnerability of complex societies to climate extremes—an issue resonant with current concerns about climate change. New Scientist Live Science