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AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

OpenAI open sources Agentic Commerce Protocol for AI shopping

The Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) is an open standard from OpenAI that lets AI handle online shopping tasks like searching products, building carts, and processing payments, while merchants keep control. ACP mainly covers the customer-facing parts of shopping, and leaves things like inventory management to other systems. As of early 2026, adoption appears limited, with only a small number of merchants using ACP checkouts, possibly due to lower conversion rates compared to traditional methods. New standards like Google's Universal Commerce Protocol may increase competition, and it seems likely that multiple protocols will be used instead of just one. Merchants are experimenting with ACP to learn how AI can recommend products, and ongoing changes may affect how AI shopping works in the future.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

Far Far West Uses Playtests to Trigger Steam Discovery Algorithm

Far Far West may have triggered Steam's Discovery Queue in early 2025 by running two tightly scheduled public playtests and using creator streams. These events created short bursts of engagement, like high player numbers and many wishlists, which seem to be important for Steam's recommendation system. Developers report that these concentrated playtests can help games appear in "Because you played" and "More Like This" sections, especially when paired with positive ratings and creator coverage. Recent changes to Steam's algorithm appear to favor sales and wishlists over tag similarity, making these activity spikes more important for visibility. This strategy might keep working as long as Steam's algorithm continues to value short-term engagement signals.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

AI FinOps Tools Emerge to Track Escalating LLM Costs

AI FinOps tools are being developed to help companies track and manage the rising costs of using large language models (LLMs). Reports suggest that many businesses are surprised by LLM expenses and want better ways to see and control these costs, similar to cloud services. Surveys show most AI startups now spend more on running models than training them, and almost all companies track their AI spending. New tools and dashboards may help companies forecast costs, spot savings, and link spending to business value, but there are still challenges like missed forecasts and gaps in AI governance. Early evidence suggests these tools might help reduce cost surprises and start important budget discussions sooner.

Business & Ethical AIMay 13, 2026

ServiceNow Details 6 Ways to Build Safe Agentic AI

ServiceNow outlines six ways that may help make agentic AI assistants safer, since these systems can quickly cause big problems if not controlled. The guide suggests limiting each agent's access, putting humans in review loops for risky actions, and always keeping a way to pause or undo steps. It also recommends recording all actions for later checks, following outside rules like the EU AI Act, and practicing emergency shutdowns. These steps may not remove all risks but appear to make dangerous actions slower and easier to catch.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

OpenAI, Microsoft, Google Ship Enterprise AI Agents Ahead of EU Act

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google have each released new AI agents for businesses, which may signal a shift in how companies use AI in daily work. These agents are designed to run tasks automatically, share progress, and follow rules for safety and privacy. Google's and Microsoft's tools appear to help teams automate tasks and handle routine jobs, but setup and costs might vary. The European Union has set August 2, 2026, as a key deadline for new AI rules, suggesting that companies must make sure their AI systems are well-documented and follow strict controls. This may mean that both speed in creating AI and following new laws will become very important for companies in the coming year.

Business & Ethical AIMay 13, 2026

OpenAI adopts new bylaws, requiring two-thirds vote to fire CEO

OpenAI changed its rules to require a two-thirds vote from non-employee directors to fire the CEO, which may make it harder to remove top leaders. This change was not made public until it appeared in court documents related to Elon Musk's lawsuit and OpenAI has not answered questions about when or why the rule was adopted. After Sam Altman was briefly fired and then quickly reinstated in November 2023, OpenAI's board reviewed its rules and made several governance changes, but there are still questions about how the supermajority rule works. Reports suggest OpenAI plans to change its business structure, but it is unclear how new rules will affect future leadership or decisions. Some experts say courts tend to let boards decide on such matters, so future challenges may depend on how the process was handled.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

OpenAI opens ChatGPT ads to all US businesses, cuts $50,000 minimum

OpenAI has made its ChatGPT Ads Manager available to all U.S. businesses, removing the previous $50,000 minimum and agency-only restriction. Now, any verified advertiser can run campaigns with smaller budgets, and ads are priced per click, with suggested bids of $3-5. Early data from small business tests is limited, but initial results suggest low click numbers and possibly high conversion rates. Experts say more data may become available soon, and some recommend using organic methods to appear in ChatGPT while paid results are still being tested. The ad platform may be best for niche or high-value products until more performance data is available.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

Hackers poison AI assistant descriptions, exfiltrate data

Hackers may be using a new tactic where they hide harmful instructions in AI assistant app descriptions to steal data, and this method appears to work on many popular tools. Reports suggest that these attacks succeed in about 60-72 percent of tested AI assistants, showing the risk might be widespread. Other poisoning techniques described include hiding malware in model files or using special trigger words to bypass security. Companies are testing different ways to defend against these attacks, such as checking tool descriptions more carefully and requiring human approval for risky actions. However, experts warn that attackers can still succeed with a small number of targeted attempts, so ongoing monitoring is important.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

US Government Tests AI Models from Microsoft, Google, xAI for Security

The U.S. government may test AI models from Microsoft, Google, xAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic for national security risks before they are released to the public. The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) says these tests look for cybersecurity problems, misuse risks, and unpredictable behaviors. Some models are tested with fewer safety limits so experts can see how bad the worst-case situations might be. This program does not require government approval before release, but it might become required in the future. The main risks being checked include cyberattacks and unexpected failures, and lessons learned may help set new safety standards.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

Salesforce Pivots AI Pricing to Seat-Based Model After Outcome Test

Salesforce talked about charging customers based on the outcomes their AI creates, but found this hard to measure and scale. By late 2025, they said charging by the number of users (seat-based pricing) was becoming more common for their AI products. Industry trends suggest that mixed models - using both subscriptions and outcome-based fees - are growing, but measuring outcomes and making contracts can be difficult. Salesforce's CEO said the company is still figuring out the best way to price AI and may keep offering different options to customers.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

CEPI Adopts AI to Speed Pandemic Vaccine Development, Hits Beta in 2026

CEPI is using artificial intelligence to make pandemic prediction and vaccine development much faster with its Pandemic Preparedness Engine (PPE). By 2026, the PPE may help researchers find vaccine targets in minutes or days instead of months, but there are still technical and data-sharing challenges. Funding comes from governments, organizations, and grants, and CEPI is working with partners in different countries. Some experts say making a vaccine in 100 days might still be hard for some diseases. New AI tools and safety rules are being tested, and more progress may be seen by 2027 as these systems are built and checked.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

Anthropic nears $300M acquisition of dev tools startup Stainless

Anthropic is in advanced talks to buy the developer tools startup Stainless for at least $300 million, according to several reports. The deal may be more strategic than just about size, since Stainless helps developers and AI agents connect to top AI models faster and is used by companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic itself. Acquiring Stainless might give Anthropic more control over important developer tools that its rivals also use and could offer better insight into how its models are accessed. The final terms, including payment details, are still being worked out, and no official announcement has been made yet. The $300 million price appears to be a minimum, not a final number, and Stainless could still attract other buyers if the deal changes.

Business & Ethical AIMay 13, 2026

Publishers Adopt Matrix Model to Forecast Steam Game Sales

Publishers are starting to use a matrix model that combines several factors, such as demo play, community activity, and influencer interest, to better predict first-week Steam game sales. This method may give a more accurate risk profile than just looking at wishlists, especially since big campaigns often gather wishlists from people who never buy. The model uses weights for different signals, which can be changed for different game types and audiences. It also has ways to handle unusual spikes or drops in the data. Experts suggest the main value of this approach is to give a clearer, data-based reason for spending on launches, even if predictions are not perfect.

AI News & TrendsMay 13, 2026

SAP Unveils Autonomous Enterprise Suite with AI Agents at Sapphire 2026

SAP announced its Autonomous Enterprise suite at the Sapphire 2026 conference. This suite combines a Business AI Platform with agents embedded in core applications, which may help automate processes in areas like finance, supply chain, human resources, and customer experience. The new suite includes over 50 assistants and more than 200 specialized agents designed to run end-to-end workflows, though its real-world effectiveness still needs to be validated. SAP emphasizes built-in governance and audit trails to manage risk, but pricing details have not been disclosed. Experts suggest this may help existing SAP clients upgrade automation without major custom changes, though some uncertainty remains until it is tested at scale.

Institutional Intelligence & Tribal KnowledgeMay 13, 2026

Food brands integrate protein, fiber for metabolic health in 2026

Interest in metabolic health appears to be rising as more people want foods that may help blood sugar, fats, and inflammation. This is partly linked to the growing use of GLP-1 medications and new ways for shoppers to track their own glucose. Experts suggest shoppers now look for foods with more protein and different kinds of fiber, and they may choose products that can be measured for wellness benefits, not just for dieting. Many brands are adding protein, fiber, and special ingredients like prebiotics and probiotics to common foods to support these needs. Spending data suggests people might buy less overall but pay more for foods that help with satiety and metabolic health, showing demand for products that could support energy and balance in simple, everyday ways.