AI Agents

GitHub Copilot has reportedly added a "computer use" feature, enabling the operation of desktop applications.

Apple modified full disk access permissions to curb AI agent misuse, while Meta claims FDA is insufficient for Muse to read messages, a stance Apple disputes.

• •Meta stated that Full Disk Access (FDA) is not sufficient for Muse to read messages.
• •Apple disputed Meta's claim.

Meta open-sourced code to allow users to create custom gadgets featuring its new AI agent, Muse.

• •Meta open-sourced the code to enable users to create their own Muse gadgets equipped with the company's new AI agent, Muse.
• •Meta has proposed project examples, such as loading Muse onto a color E-Ink display to show reminders or integrating it into an HDMI stick for large-screen display.

Apple is introducing new restrictions and management features for full disk access on Mac to address risks associated with AI agents.

• •As previously reported by TechCrunch, Apple is adding new restrictions to full disk access on Mac to address risks brought by AI agents.
• •In a Friday update, Apple stated it is deploying new controls to ensure only users who genuinely want to grant this high-level access can do so.

Apple warned of risks from advanced AI agents and announced new management features for Full Disk Access permissions in macOS.

• •Apple plans to add new management features surrounding Full Disk Access permissions in macOS.
• •Apple warned that capable AI agents pose risks by gaining broad access to user files, messages, emails, and browsing history.
• •The changes aim to enhance safety when AI agents access user data.

OpenAI's new agent platform, Dots, differs from Meta's Muse by supporting daily tasks like food ordering while being designed for workplace software use.

• •Dots is designed with workplace usage in mind, more so than Meta's Muse.
• •It features characters described as 'cute little guys' that execute tasks according to user instructions.
• •It can also handle daily tasks such as ordering food from Barito.

OpenAI's new product, Dots, is positioned against Meta's Muse, with pricing starting at $100 per month suggesting a focus on business use.

• •OpenAI's new product, Dots, features a design and concept similar to Meta's Muse.
• •The minimum monthly fee of $100 indicates it is currently a business-first product.
• •The product includes a feature allowing users to create 'Dot' characters.

An article explains how developers should strengthen AI instruction, critical review of outputs, and retention of technical judgment as AI agent adoption grows.

• •The importance of the ability to effectively instruct AI agents is highlighted.
• •Skills for critically reviewing and verifying AI-generated outputs are required.
• •Placing technical judgment at the center of workflows is emphasized.

Earendil released version 1.0 of its AI agent harness, Pi, adding features to save and resume tasks.

• •Earendil released version 1.0 of the AI agent harness, Pi, on October 1, 2026.
• •Pi Durable, a feature enabling task saving and resumption, was also released simultaneously.

TesterArmy open-sourced 'e2e', a framework that uses AI agents to execute end-to-end tests for web and mobile apps.

• •The 'e2e' framework, which uses AI agents to verify web and mobile apps, has been released.
• •The framework is provided as open source.
• •The developer is TesterArmy.