News archive
October 2, 2026
Amazon releases a small open model for agent decisions
Strands Agents introduced Decider 2B, an open-source model designed to choose among fixed options instead of generating open-ended text. It targets fast local experiments and agent control steps.
Shopify puts AI store building into a visual Canvas
Shopify announced Canvas, a design surface where merchants can view, edit and refine a whole store with the Sidekick agent. It renders the actual theme code and is rolling out over the coming days.
ChatGPT adds virtual try-on and saved shopping lists
OpenAI added a try-on control for clothing and accessories and a Favorites feature in ChatGPT. The release notes say the tools are available on mobile and web, with a reference photo that users can change or delete.
Reddit sets dates to retire RSS and public API access
Reddit said it will stop supporting RSS feeds on November 13 and end public API access by March 2027, citing scraping and automated abuse. Developers using programmatic Reddit data will need an approved or commercial route.
Meta disputes a report that Muse read private messages without permission
Meta said macOS permissions require several explicit approvals before Muse can read Messages data, after a journalist reported unexpected access. The dispute puts agent permissions and auditability under focus.
DoorDash lets users order by text
DoorDash launched a beta that lets US users text an order, build a cart, and confirm checkout without opening the app. The company says its assistant has already helped users discover more than 40,000 restaurants.
Ataraxos beats a top Stratego player with a small training budget
A Nature paper describes Ataraxos, an AI that won 15 of 20 games against four-time world champion Pim Niemeijer. The system combines self-play, a belief model for hidden pieces, and test-time search, and cost a few thousand dollars to train.
ElevenLabs reaches a $22B valuation through a $300M employee tender
ElevenLabs said it completed a $300M employee tender offer that values the company at $22B, twice its February valuation. The transaction provides liquidity to employees and was led by Wellington and T. Rowe Price.
Satlyt raises $8M to run AI on satellites
Satlyt raised an $8M seed round to deploy software that runs AI on spacecraft and coordinate computing across satellites. The company says it has already flown demonstrations and plans a new orbital test with NASA and partners.
Armadin raises $255.5M for autonomous security testing
Armadin announced a $255.5M Series B, bringing total funding to $445M and valuing the company above $2.5B. It says the capital will scale its agentic security platform and research.
Photon raises $4.5M after signing up 40,000 developers
Photon raised $4.5M to build agents that work over iMessage and WhatsApp. TechCrunch reports more than 40,000 developer sign-ups, 10x revenue growth in four months, and paying clients, based on company claims.
Flow Engineering raises $50M to apply agents to hardware design
Flow Engineering raised a $50M Series B at a $750M valuation. Its agents connect CAD, Git, simulations, and documents to flag conflicts and requirements failures, with customers including Rivian, Anduril, Joby, and Stoke Space.
