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Dolfin raises $2.5M seed to automate sales compensation with AI

Dolfin raises $2.5M seed to automate sales compensation with AI

Dolfin, a startup from Barcelona, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Swanlaab to help companies use AI for managing sales compensation. The company wants to replace manual spreadsheets in finance teams with faster, simpler, and more accurate tools. Some experts say AI may improve how pay plans are designed by using better data and allowing teams to test ideas before making changes. Dolfin claims its platform automates and tracks commissions, which might reduce errors and make pay decisions clearer. The market for AI in sales compensation appears crowded, and Dolfin still needs to show its product is accurate, fast, and easy for users.

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs as AI costs mount, shifts strategy

Meta cuts 8,000 jobs as AI costs mount, shifts strategy

Meta is cutting about 8,000 jobs, which may be linked to the rising costs of building AI tools and custom computer chips. Reports suggest the company is shifting spending towards data centers and technology for training AI, while freezing hiring for thousands of open positions. Some teams like recruiting, sales, and operations appear to be most affected, as many tasks might soon be automated. Analysts say this move shows how AI could change not just Meta but many jobs across the US. It is not certain if more layoffs will happen, but further cuts may depend on how much Meta spends on AI and how well new ways to measure employee performance work.

OneMetric expands to Dubai, eyes MENA's $20.4 billion AI market

OneMetric expands to Dubai, eyes MENA's $20.4 billion AI market

OneMetric has opened a new office in Dubai to help meet the growing demand for HubSpot and AI-driven marketing tools in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company says its Dubai base will help manage projects that connect customer data with artificial intelligence. Experts suggest that the main challenge for marketing automation in this region may be having enough people to implement solutions, rather than a lack of software. Market forecasts suggest that spending on software and AI in MENA could reach $20.4 billion in 2026, and OneMetric's move appears aimed at capturing part of this growth.

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) emerges as new marketing frontier

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) emerges as new marketing frontier

Generative engine optimization (GEO) is a new marketing approach focused on making brands visible to AI assistants that help shoppers choose products. Studies suggest that more people are using AI tools to make decisions, and and this may change how brands attract customers online. GEO aims for a brand to appear as a trustworthy answer in one AI-generated response, which is different from traditional search rankings. Early evidence suggests GEO visibility may drive significant customer visits and actions, especially as AI becomes more involved in shopping. Experts note that as AI tools evolve, brands may need GEO to ensure they are noticed by these systems during the buying process.

AI Transforms Business, Policy, and Daily Life by 2026

AI Transforms Business, Policy, and Daily Life by 2026

By 2026, AI may be deeply involved in business, government policy, and daily life, according to journalists and researchers. Some reports warn that generative AI might be making the internet less reliable, while governments are beginning to create laws and rules for how AI should be used. Spending on AI is projected to rise sharply, but experts suggest this could bring economic risks. Studies show that certain jobs, especially entry-level ones, might become harder to get as AI takes over some work tasks, although overall unemployment has not clearly increased. Disinformation may become easier and quicker to spread with AI, and the fight between fake content creators and those trying to stop them appears to be ongoing worldwide.

Agentic AI Expands to Purchases, Shifts E-commerce by 2026

Agentic AI Expands to Purchases, Shifts E-commerce by 2026

Agentic AI may soon shift e-commerce by moving from just answering questions to actually making purchases for users, with broader adoption possibly starting in late 2026. Recent studies suggest most shoppers already use some AI tools, but few let AI fully complete purchases. Analysts say brands need to be clear, trustworthy, and easy for AI systems to understand to stay competitive. Early tests show shoppers may be comfortable with agents buying everyday items, but human approval is still wanted for bigger choices. Some experts estimate that by 2027, around 10-15 percent of online sales could be made by autonomous agents, but this is still uncertain.

Mars Digital Store Labs tests AI to boost online candy sales

Mars Digital Store Labs tests AI to boost online candy sales

Mars Digital Store Labs is testing ways to boost online candy sales by using AI and digital tools to show snacks to shoppers at the right time. Online impulse buying is lower than in stores, possibly because digital displays lack the same eye-level triggers. Mars is trying things like pop-up prompts, special offers, and smarter recommendations, which may help increase impulse buys if they feel relevant to shoppers. Early feedback from retailers suggests these tests could lead to more sales, but the results will be reviewed in late 2025. The best methods might depend on the shopping app and how shoppers react to digital prompts.

YouTube expands AI deepfake detection to all adult creators

YouTube expands AI deepfake detection to all adult creators

YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all adult creators, after a year of testing with select users. This move may be a response to growing concerns about AI impersonations and creator safety. The tool lets creators upload a selfie video and ID so YouTube can check new videos for possible fake likenesses. However, finding a match does not always mean the video will be removed, as exceptions for satire and commentary remain. This suggests YouTube is trying to balance creator protection with free speech rules.

OneMetric expands to Dubai, taps MENA's $1.05B marketing automation growth

OneMetric expands to Dubai, taps MENA's $1.05B marketing automation growth

OneMetric has opened a new office in Dubai to meet the rising demand for AI-driven customer relationship management in the Middle East and North Africa. Research suggests that the region's marketing automation market may reach over $1 billion by 2030, with demand growing quickly among small and midsize businesses. Analysts note that countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt are showing strong interest in HubSpot services. Reports suggest that OneMetric's Dubai office could help local companies modernize and automate their marketing and sales systems. How fast OneMetric grows in Dubai may depend on local business needs and ongoing digital transformation efforts in the region.

TanStack supply-chain attack publishes 84 malicious NPM packages

TanStack supply-chain attack publishes 84 malicious NPM packages

An attacker may have used a misconfigured workflow in TanStack's GitHub Actions to publish 84 malicious NPM packages very quickly. The attack appears to have used untrusted code in a pull request to poison a shared cache, which then let the attacker publish bad packages using a short-lived token. TanStack says no NPM tokens were stolen and the publishing process itself was not directly compromised. This incident suggests that even short-lived credentials can be risky if untrusted code is run in the same workflow. It also shows that these kinds of attacks might spread quickly to other projects and highlights the need for stronger protections in continuous integration setups.

Google: AI helped hackers bypass 2FA in zero-day exploit

Google: AI helped hackers bypass 2FA in zero-day exploit

Google says hackers may have used AI to help bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) in a zero-day attack. The attackers used a script that took advantage of a logic flaw, where a session was wrongly marked as fully verified even though it still needed another authentication step. Google believes the attack script likely came from a large language model, which might help attackers find mistakes in authentication systems that other tools often miss. There is no evidence the flaw was widely exploited, and Google worked quickly to patch the issue and block related malicious activity.

Every Pivots Plus One AI Agents After Reliability Gaps Emerge

Every Pivots Plus One AI Agents After Reliability Gaps Emerge

Every's rollout of Plus One AI agents faced problems such as frequent crashes and unpredictable behavior, leading to too much work for a small team. A review suggests shifting from many personal agents to a few shared agents that can help multiple teams. Industry surveys suggest these reliability issues and integration problems are common, with most pilots never reaching full use. The new approach uses shared, role-based agents that may be easier to manage and secure. Experts say starting with a small set of shared agents and adding good monitoring early on may help teams avoid common failures, though it might not solve all problems.

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Personal Finance Pro for US users

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Personal Finance Pro for US users

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Personal Finance Pro for U.S. Pro users, which may let them connect their bank and investment accounts for spending and portfolio insights. The tool uses Plaid for account linking and has several security features, such as not storing banking passwords and letting users erase their data within 30 days. Experts note that while these features seem to balance privacy with convenience, users should still be careful since AI answers are only as good as the information provided. The release appears to join a busy market of AI finance tools, and it may expand access after OpenAI sees how early users respond. Experts suggest this tool might help with financial planning but is not likely to replace human advisors for more complex needs.

NIST Gathers Industry Input on AI Agent Security Controls

NIST Gathers Industry Input on AI Agent Security Controls

NIST asked for public input on how to secure AI agents, which are systems that can act on their own in the real world. Many different groups responded, showing that there is growing concern these agents may need stronger controls than current AI models. The main security issues raised include preventing prompt injection, using the least amount of access needed, keeping humans involved, measuring results, and following federal policies. Respondents suggested specific steps like logging actions, testing for security problems, and requiring human approval for important actions. NIST says these comments may help shape future guidelines, but the exact timeline for new security rules is not clear.

OpenAI unveils 'Daybreak' cybersecurity with GPT-5.5-Cyber

OpenAI unveils 'Daybreak' cybersecurity with GPT-5.5-Cyber

OpenAI recently launched Daybreak, a cybersecurity tool built with GPT-5.5-Cyber and Codex Security, which may help automate defensive security tasks for verified users. Early reports suggest Daybreak could speed up threat modeling and patching, but there is not yet independent data on its real-world effectiveness. Hundreds of organizations and thousands of users have joined so far, though hard performance numbers are not available. Analysts say Daybreak may work alongside existing tools, and strong governance appears central to its use. Some experts believe Daybreak might be the strongest AI for cyber tasks yet, but the product remains unproven at scale.