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Palo Alto Networks Brings AI Agent Support to Prisma Browser with Selectable LLMs

On the same day Palo Alto Networks announced that its Prisma Browser is now available for small- and medium-sized businesses, the cybersecurity firm also unveiled updates for its secure browser app that add support for AI agents. As Chief Executive Nikesh Arora puts it, this new iteration is now “more capable in terms of ability […]

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Palo Alto Networks Expands Prisma Browser Beyond Enterprises to Protect SMBs From AI-Driven Threats

Artificial intelligence is moving closer to the edge, with the browser emerging as a key battleground. Startups like Perplexity and The Browser Company are building agentic browsers, while Google and Microsoft are adding AI capabilities to Chrome and Edge, enabling agents to navigate apps, fill forms, and execute workflows like a human. Palo Alto Networks […]

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Adobe LLM Optimizer Targets Generative AI Content Discovery

Adobe has launched its LLM Optimizer, an application that brands can use for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Initially unveiled in June, this now generally available tool can monitor AI-driven traffic and improve discoverability on AI-powered chat platforms and browsers like Google’s AI Overview and Perplexity. The LLM Optimizer is available either as a standalone application […]

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The AI Economy: What Consumers Expect From AI Agents

IN THIS ISSUE: Salesforce is shedding light on a crucial truth: AI agents aren’t just transforming businesses—they’re also reshaping consumer experiences. New research from the enterprise tech firm reveals four distinct consumer personas based on expectations of AI bots. The key takeaway for companies? AI is just as impactful for consumers as it is for […]

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How Companies Are Unlocking AI’s Value Beyond the Hype

IN THIS ISSUE: Learn how companies are cutting through AI hype to build effective, winning strategies with the technology. Plus, OpenAI’s AI-powered search is now available to the public, marking a pivotal moment: Is this the end of traditional search as we know it? Will Google’s crown be at risk? Finally, don’t forget about this […]

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Deal or No Deal, Publishers Are Pushing Back Over AI Platform’s Content Use

It’s a short week in the U.S. with the Fourth of July holiday, but that hasn’t stopped AI news from being made. For today’s issue of “The AI Economy,” I examine the relationship between AI providers and publishers. Some companies have opted to license the content. However, some tech firms have decided to pursue a […]

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The AI Economy: The AI Startup Taking on Gmail, Perplexity Shows AI Search Power

It’s been a busy week since my return to VentureBeat with no shortage of AI news to report on. For this issue of The AI Economy, I spotlighted Andrew Lee, an entrepreneur with a storied past. He cofounded Firebase, a major developer backend service, and now he’s back with a new startup. Lee is betting […]