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Google Just Caught Up (Gemini-4 Argon): Matt Wolfe posted a hands-on test of Gemini 4 Argon that included coding games and a 3D-printing Gary Busey task. He compares it with Claude and ChatGPT and notes which tasks impressed him and which got stuck.

Artificial Intelligence • Matt Wolfe

Amex introduces framework to prevent unauthorized AI agent purchases: American Express introduced a framework to ensure AI agents only complete purchases their users have authorized. The initiative aims to prevent unauthorized purchases and related disputes as AI-powered shopping grows. Specific availability and enforcement details were not disclosed.

American Express • TechCrunch AI

AGIBOT • AGIBOT

Chinese AI robot maker AGIBOT nears new funding round at about RMB 50 billion valuation: AGIBOT is nearing completion of a new funding round of approximately RMB 1 billion to RMB 1.5 billion, valuing the Chinese AI robot maker at about RMB 50 billion, according to investors cited by Caijing. Founded in 2023, AGIBOT began preparing for a Hong Kong listing in July.