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Chrome gets an “AI coworker”: Auto Browse automates web tasks, with a $6 per-month subscription for enterprise edition

Chrome Enterprise launches Gemini-powered Auto Browse and Chrome Skills, letting the browser automatically carry out multi-step tasks, but requiring the user to click to confirm; it can save/share AI workflows and integrates with Gmail, Calendar, and Drive, including DLP controls, costs $6 per month, and is positioned as turning the browser into an AI colleague.

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Workspace Agents: Codex-Powered, Team Shared, Slack Integration

OpenAI launched Workspace Agents on April 22 in ChatGPT Business/Enterprise/Edu/Teachers, powered by Codex, designed for long-running cloud operation, shared by teams, and capable of offline execution. They can proactively respond in Slack and generate invoices, execute multi-step workflows, and support scheduling. The research preview is free until May 6; afterward, it will use a credit-based pricing model, with rates to be announced. They compete alongside Google Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and Anthropic Claude Cowork. All three focus on enterprise-grade agents, but their positioning differs.

Google Cloud Next 2026: Launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, $750 million to Help Consultants Deploy

Google Cloud unveiled the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform at Cloud Next 2026, integrating model selection, agent building, DevOps, orchestration, and enterprise security controls, and launched a $750 million fund to help McKinsey, Accenture, and Deloitte deploy enterprise agents. The platform, along with Ironwood TPU, A2A, and MCP, builds its own full-stack offering and consulting channel, to counter OpenAI Operator and Anthropic Claude Enterprise.

Google Expands Wiz Cloud Security Across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud

Google announced new security features and deeper integration of Wiz, the Israeli cloud security firm it acquired for US$32 billion, across Google Cloud and rival platforms at its Cloud Next '26 event. The company introduced three AI agents for Security Operations in preview mode, designed for

Microsoft to Invest $17.9 Billion in Australia for AI and Cloud Infrastructure by 2029

Microsoft commits AU$25B by 2029 to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in Australia, deepen cyber defense with government agencies, train 3 million in AI by 2028, and coordinate data-center and AI policy to bolster sovereignty. Microsoft’s AU$25 billion expansion in Australia through 2029 aims to grow local AI and cloud capacity, building on a AU$5 billion prior commitment. The plan expands the Cyber Shield program with the Australian Signals Directorate, trains 3 million people in AI by 2028, and partners with the Australian AI Safety Institute, while formalizing data-center and AI infrastructure expectations with the government to bolster digital sovereignty.

Alibaba Qwen Opens AI Services to External Partners, China Eastern Airlines First to Integrate

Alibaba opens Qwen AI Services to external partners; China Eastern Airlines becomes first outside Alibaba to deploy an end-to-end AI flight booking service, enabling users to request options like affordable direct flights or spacious seats.