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Google has recently introduced CodeMender, an AI-powered agent built on the Gemini Deep Think model and designed to autonomously detect and repair software vulnerabilities. The tool is meant to strengthen software security by generating and validating patches, which are then reviewed by human developers to ensure quality and compliance. CodeMender combines advanced techniques (static and dynamic analysis, fuzzing, differential testing etc.) to trace and address the root causes of bugs without introducing regressions.
According to Google, in just six months, CodeMender has contributed 72 security fixes to open source projects, including large-scale codebases with millions of lines of code. While CodeMender promises to enhance security automation, Google emphasizes it is designed to support, and not replace, human developers, for increased protection against an ever-growing volume of software threats.
Find more details at Digwatch and TechRadar.
The European Commission has announced a €1 billion Apply AI plan to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption across key industries, reinforcing the EU’s push for technological sovereignty amid growing dependence on American and Chinese tech giants. This initiative builds on an earlier action plan to ease regulatory burdens for startups navigating the AI Act, which came into force in August 2024.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized Europe’s ambition to lead in AI innovation, stating, “I want the future of AI to be made in Europe.” The strategy targets widespread AI deployment in critical sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, mobility, manufacturing, construction, agri-food, defence, communications, and culture.
Measures include establishing AI-powered screening centres in healthcare and developing agentic AI systems for manufacturing, climate solutions, and drug development. The funding will come from existing EU programs like Horizon Europe and Digital Europe, with hopes of attracting additional investments from member states and the private sector.
Read more at Reuters.
Meta has introduced a broad range of AI-powered tools and features aimed at helping small and mid-sized businesses streamline their advertising efforts and increase engagement on Meta platforms, like Facebook and Instagram. The centerpiece is Business AI, a new agent designed to provide personalized product recommendations and sales support by learning from a brand’s existing social content, ads, and websites.
Alongside Business AI, Meta launched the Meta AI business assistant, integrated into Ads Manager and Business Support Home, which delivers campaign optimization advice, account issue resolution, and AI-generated recommendations. Though limited to select small businesses for now, it is set to expand in 2026. These efforts build on Meta’s ongoing development of its Advantage+ suite, which now includes new features like AI-generated music, persona-based image generation, AI dubbing for multilingual targeting, and more ad variations.
Find more details at Marketing Dive.
Meanwhile, Google has launched Gemini Enterprise, a standalone AI platform under Google Cloud. Described by Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian as “the new front door for AI in the workplace,” Gemini Enterprise enables AI agents to analyze internal data, automate workflows, and collaborate within a centralized governance framework. The platform offers a chatbot interface, pre-built research agents, no-code automation tools, and a dashboard for managing data security, visibility, and auditing.
The service is already in use by major companies such as Figma, Klarna, Gordon Food Service, Macquarie Bank, and Virgin Voyages. Gemini Enterprise marks Google’s strategic move to capture a larger share of the rapidly growing enterprise AI market, competing directly with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise and Anthropic’s Claude, which have gained traction with high-profile clients like Deloitte..
More info at TechRadar.
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