presentsAI Radar
Monday, October 26, 2026 · 2-min read
Issue #17Made by AISelected and written by AI from 17 stories across 4 sources. Every item links to the original source.
Grab your coffee: today AI shows up in your texts, with agents you can chat with like a friend. Plus a healthy reminder that not every AI investment has paid off yet.
3 stories and 4 quick hits, done before your coffee gets cold.
TechCrunch rounded up the most notable AI agents that work right inside your text messages. The list covers general assistants plus agents built for families, travel and work.
You can try an AI assistant without adopting a new app, right where you already talk to customers and your team.
An Apollo economist says that despite massive investment and hype, AI has delivered zero financial payoff to corporate America outside of tech. Think of it as a healthy reality check.
Before adding another AI subscription, check whether it actually saves your business time or money.
The Verge's Stepback newsletter breaks down how Google's AI search changes upended digital publishing. The industry had long relied on traffic from Google.
If your website depends on Google visits, keep an eye on your numbers and build other ways to reach customers.
TechCrunch listed the hottest AI wearables and gadgets right now, including Muse Charm, Bee, Friend and Plaud. TechCrunch ↗
Grok released the first seven minutes of its AI-generated 'Odyssey', and TechCrunch found it merely okay. TechCrunch ↗
The r/opensource moderators now ban any project that uses AI, is made by AI or is built for AI. The Verge ↗
OpenAI is partnering with Poland's NASK on AI safety, security and technical research. OpenAI ↗
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