Cloudflare is the latest company to join the race to build a new web browser. But instead of pitching a Chrome alternative to consumers, the internet infrastructure provider launched Kitesurf, a cloud-hosted browser designed specifically for AI agents. AI software is evolving from chatbots that answer questions to agents that can complete tasks on users’
Okta agreed Thursday to acquire AI identity security startup Permiso Security, betting that demand for protecting AI agents and other machine identities will grow as companies deploy autonomous software into their operations. The identity management company did not disclose the terms of the transaction. But TechCrunch has learned that the acquisition is valued at just
Poke, the AI assistant you text like a friend, is taking its next big step. The company behind the assistant, The Interaction Company of California, has been acquired by AI coding startup Cognition in a deal that values the startup in the “low nine figures.” The deal will bring Poke’s interaction model and personality to
AI agents are starting to perform more sophisticated tasks, such as identifying suppliers that can deliver cargo, comparing prices, and sending messages to the supplier to arrange a delivery. But when it comes to paying for shipping, they still need to involve a human. Today’s financial sector depends on financial pathways, the underlying infrastructure that
The race to build the next AI interface is packed with startups. Plaud’s Sandbar ring, AI pin and desktop notepad, and Pocket’s credit card-sized disks compete to capture what you say and do. Bee and Friend take the wearables route, while Meta Ray-Bans and Even Realities go for smart glasses. Now, a Bengaluru and San
