#Technology

Salesforce's new Agentforce 2dx empowers AI agents with enhanced autonomy and proactivity, addressing skill shortages by evolving beyond reactive conversations. The launch coincides with AgentExchange, a new marketplace for pre-made templates, highlighting Salesforce's AI-driven future vision.

MicroTik's ROSE Data Server RDS2216, powered by the AWS Graviton 1 Arm CPU, offers a high-performance all-in-one solution for enterprise needs. It supports advanced storage, networking, and container features without subscriptions, leveraging Amazon's chip innovation for versatile use cases.

YouTube alerts users to a phishing scam using AI-generated videos of CEO Neal Mohan. Scammers use these videos to direct victims to malicious sites, stealing credentials under the guise of monetization updates. Users are warned not to click on private video links claiming to be from YouTube.

The UK Government removed encryption advice after Apple refused to create a backdoor, highlighting tensions over data privacy. Apple reaffirms its commitment to secure user data, stressing that backdoors compromise security. Users should seek alternative data protection methods.

Despite persistent gender inequity in tech, with female founders securing only 12% of VC funding in Europe last year, there are optimistic trends. An increase in investment size and M&A activity for tech firms indicates progress, highlighting the need for greater support for women founders.

Despite a rise in revenue, HPE plans to lay off up to 3,000 employees due to economic challenges and costs related to its Juniper acquisition. The layoffs, primarily by redundancy and attrition, aim to streamline costs amid declining earnings forecasts.

United Airlines has begun installing Starlink Wi-Fi on its aircraft, offering speeds up to 250 Mbps, 50 times faster than current systems. The installation process takes about four days, significantly shorter than traditional methods, enhancing passenger connectivity and reducing downtime.

Malicious Chrome extensions can mimic other installed tools to deceive users, stealing credentials and cryptocurrency. They exploit browser design, avoiding detection by security software, posing significant risk to users and organizations. Researchers urge browser-native security solutions.

The Senate voted to remove the CFPB's regulatory authority over digital platforms, an action seen as beneficial to Elon Musk's interests in X and other ventures. Concerns arise over potential conflicts of interest and the lack of sufficient government oversight on Musk's actions.