AI/Automation

• Nvidia launches enterprise AI agent platform with Adobe, Salesforce, SAP among 17 adopters at GTC 2026. The Agent Toolkit is an open-source platform for building autonomous AI agents, optimized for Nvidia hardware. The toolkit includes Nemotron models, AI-Q blueprint, OpenShell runtime, and cuOpt optimization. Partners include Adobe (creativity/marketing agents), Salesforce (Agentforce integration), SAP (Joule Studio), ServiceNow, and others across healthcare, semiconductor design, and security sectors. [VentureBeat]

• Andrej Karpathy shares 'LLM Knowledge Base' architecture that bypasses RAG with an evolving markdown library maintained by AI. The system uses the LLM as a "research librarian" to compile, lint, and interlink markdown files, avoiding vector database complexity for mid-sized datasets. The approach offers better auditability and "compound knowledge" compared to traditional RAG setups. [VentureBeat]

• Anthropic cuts off Claude subscriptions for use with OpenClaw and third-party AI agents. Starting April 4, 2026, Claude Pro and Max subscribers must use pay-as-you-go billing or API access for third-party tools, citing capacity management. The company offers one-time credits and discounts on "extra usage" bundles to soften the transition. [VentureBeat]

• OpenClaw and the new reality of AI agents explored in analysis of chaos and opportunities they bring. Autonomous agents like Claude Cowork and OpenClaw can perform complex tasks but require careful guardrails around accountability, transparency, and security. Shared ontology and distributed identity frameworks are needed to control the chaos. [VentureBeat]

• OCSF (Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework) is emerging as the shared data language security teams have been missing. The open-source framework provides common structure for security events across vendors, reducing normalization overhead. OCSF has expanded to 900 contributors and is being integrated by AWS, Splunk, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike. Recent updates add AI-specific telemetry support. [VentureBeat]

Autonomous Vehicles

• Baidu experienced 'system failure' that caused over 100 vehicles to freeze on the spot in Wuhan. Social media recorded several accidents though official sources claim none occurred. The incident highlights transparency concerns around Chinese robotaxi operations. [AV Market Strategist]

• Uber acquires Blacklane for approximately €900M, the global chauffeur ride-hailing service operating in 500+ cities across 60 countries. The acquisition strengthens Uber's premium mobility positioning. [Moving People Newsletter]

• Waymo launches robotaxi operations at San Antonio Airport and expands to Austin and Miami. The company also begins operations in Tokyo with Nihon Kotsu and GO, and was caught driving wrong way in a school zone in San Antonio. [Moving People Newsletter]

• Tesla admits to using remote drivers as "redundancy measure in rare cases" who can drive at up to 10mph, according to company statements. [Moving People Newsletter]

• Zoox brings robotaxis to Austin and Miami after nearly two years of testing. The custom-built vehicles (no steering wheel or pedals) require additional government exemptions for commercial service. [Moving People Newsletter]

• GM moves toward eyes-off driving with over 200 vehicles beginning supervised testing in California and Michigan. L3-ready vehicles expected in 2028. [Moving People Newsletter]

Rideshare Industry

• Uber considering controlling stake in Kakao Mobility, the 90%+ market share ride-hailing service in South Korea, though Kakao itself would need to agree to sell. [Moving People Newsletter]

• Verne partners with Uber and Pony.ai using BAIC vehicles to launch robotaxi operation in Zagreb, Croatia. The partnership represents a "marriage of convenience" where Verne has forfeited its own demand generation by partnering with Uber. [Moving People Newsletter]

Customer Experience

• CX quality marginally improved globally last year according to KPMG findings. Healthcare, retail, grocery and banking provided the best experiences across all sectors. [CX Dive]

• JetBlue deepens premium push with paid subscription for loyalty program. TrueBlue Subscriptions offers three tiers with monthly/annual options and monthly loyalty points plus other perks. [CX Dive]

• MLB leverages automation and data to enhance fan messaging through expanded Adobe partnership. Individual clubs can create marketing matching how fans enjoy sports. [CX Dive]

Airline Industry

• Trump proposes TSA privatization following long airport lines after two government shutdowns where TSA officers missed paychecks, causing staffing shortages. [Skift]

• AirAsia X raises fares up to 40% amid Iran war to absorb soaring fuel costs while keeping jobs and plans intact. The airline bets the crisis will pass before its low-cost model is tested too hard. [Skift]

• India puts on hold new policy making flight seat selection free, pitting flight economics against traveler satisfaction. [Skift]

Delivery & Last-Mile

• Manna Air Delivery completes $50M Series B bringing total raised to $110M for drone delivery expansion. Funds will support 400 new jobs (300 in Ireland, 100 in US). [Moving People Newsletter]

• Zipline raises $200M bringing Series H to $800M total for US expansion. Wing and Walmart expand drone delivery in Atlanta. [Moving People Newsletter]

• Also raises $200M (Rivian spinoff) in partnership with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, reaching unicorn valuation of $1 billion. [Moving People Newsletter]

• Delivery bots vandalized in Sheffield UK and Philadelphia US, highlighting tensions between humans and robots sharing public space. [Moving People Newsletter]

Travel Industry

• Agentic AI changing travel booking according to Ask Skift analysis, promising to collapse research, planning, and booking into one conversation - assuming travelers trust it. [Skift]

• Lake.com introduces subscription model for hosts and property managers, offering commission-free alternative as operators seek more control over distribution and guest relationships. [PhocusWire]

• Travelese brings identity-based matching to travel discovery using proprietary matching architecture instead of traditional keyword search. [PhocusWire]

Micromobility & Shared Mobility

• Svišť acquires bondi - Slovak shared micromobility company buys Dutch competitor operating in 8 cities with 100,000 registered riders. Long-term play is expanding into Western Europe. [Moving People Newsletter]

• Dott rolling out 45,000 new vehicles (13k e-bikes, 32k e-scooters) across Europe with 2x battery capacity to reduce operations and charging costs. [Moving People Newsletter]

• TADA expanding to New York with zero-commission model from Singapore base. [Moving People Newsletter]