AI is no longer a vertical, it’s a horizontal force reshaping every domain it touches. This week, OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Agent redefined autonomy by executing multi-step tasks like planning, research, and online actions, signalling a shift from conversational AI to operational AI.

Ex-OpenAI executive Mira Murati’s new AI startup, Thinking Machines, announced a $2 billion funding round, giving the company a $12 billion valuation. The firm will focus on open, autonomous “agentic” AI platforms for enterprises and researchers, reflecting surging investment in next-gen AI solutions

Geopolitically, Baidu’s release of ERNIE 4.5 underscores China’s open-source AI ambitions, while the U.S. chip embargo accelerates its self-reliance push. While Anthropic’s proposed federal transparency framework could become a blueprint for global AI governance.

French AI leader Mistral released new features for its chatbot Le Chat, enhancing its research, voice, and organizational capabilities. The update expands Mistral’s competitiveness against US giants and underscores Europe’s growing push into generative AI for businesses

This week’s breakthroughs from autonomous agents to geopolitical relevant AI signal a future where digital intelligence becomes a core ingredient in every value chain decision, in every region of the earth!