Telefónica and Nokia Pioneer New AI-Agent API Monetization Models

Telefónica is exploring how agentic AI can shift revenue models for network APIs away from traditional per-call pricing. In a collaboration with Nokia, Telefónica has been testing AI software agents to support network API use as part of the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. A key application, showcased with Mavenir, is a ‘No-Show Prediction’ agent designed to forecast attendance and trigger interventions, reducing missed appointments in sectors like healthcare and retail. According to Telefónica’s Alex Harmand, other monetizable use cases include identity orchestration, context-aware risk scoring for payments, and network quality optimization for enterprise clients.

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Robotaxi Market to Explode in 2026, Fleet Size to Grow 10x by 2030

The autonomous vehicle industry is set for a major turning point in 2026. Analysts from Wood Mackenzie predict the global fleet of driverless taxis will expand to ten times its current size by 2030, exceeding 100,000 vehicles. This rapid expansion is largely driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly vision-language-action (VLA) technology, which significantly cuts the time and cost of deploying autonomous fleets in new cities. Companies like Waymo, Tesla, Baidu, and Xpeng are leading this shift from pilot projects to large-scale commercial operations. Waymo is expanding its services to 27 US cities and aims for one million rides per week globally by year-end. The growth of this ’transport as a service’ (TaaS) model will demand substantial investment in supporting infrastructure, including high-speed charging stations and data centers.

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Uber Unveils ‘Autonomous Solutions’ Platform to Commercialize Robotaxi and Delivery Fleets

On February 23, 2026, Uber launched its ‘Uber Autonomous Solutions’ platform, designed to help autonomous vehicle developers commercialize their robotaxi and delivery services by integrating with Uber’s vast network. The platform offers a suite of services covering infrastructure, user experience, and fleet operations, including custom APIs, regulatory support, and fleet financing. Key partners in this initiative include Avride, Nuro, Wayve, WeRide, and Volkswagen. As part of this launch, Uber has committed over $100 million to establish autonomous vehicle charging hubs in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Dallas. Upcoming deployments feature a Nuro-Lucid-Uber robotaxi and a shared autonomous vehicle service with Volkswagen in Los Angeles.

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New Meta-Analysis Reveals Generative AI’s Role in Augmenting Human Creativity

A recently published systematic literature review and meta-analysis examines the role of generative AI in creative fields. The research highlights a growing interest in how AI can augment human creativity by generating novel ideas, automating repetitive tasks, and enabling new forms of artistic expression. The analysis concludes that generative AI is not merely copying existing work but can understand and apply underlying principles to create original content in music, art, and design. However, the review also addresses concerns within the creative community regarding the potential displacement of human creators and the ethical implications of AI-generated content.

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Tune Talk Becomes ASEAN’s First Fully Cloud-Native Mobile Operator with Mavenir

Malaysian mobile brand Tune Talk has become the first in ASEAN to transition to a fully cloud-native mobile network operator architecture, partnering with network software provider Mavenir. This strategic shift replaces traditional hardware-centric systems with a software-based network, enabling greater operational agility and faster service deployment. The new architecture features cloud-native operational and business support systems, managing everything from network operations to customer billing in the cloud. This allows for the rapid introduction of new services and pricing models without physical infrastructure upgrades. The cloud-native environment also supports automated network processes, zero-touch provisioning, and the potential for advanced AI-driven customer tools, signaling a broader telecom industry trend towards software-driven networks.

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Anthropic’s Claude Code Security AI Shakes Up Cybersecurity Market by Finding Code Vulnerabilities

Anthropic has introduced Claude Code Security, an AI-powered tool designed to scan software codebases for vulnerabilities and suggest fixes. Currently in a limited research preview for Enterprise and Team customers, the tool uses Claude Opus 4.6 to identify complex security flaws that traditional static analysis tools often miss, such as SQL injection, memory corruption, and authentication bypasses. Unlike rule-based scanners, Claude Code Security reasons about data flows and component interactions to analyze code. In testing, the tool has already identified over 500 previously undetected vulnerabilities in open-source projects. The announcement caused a significant drop in the stock prices of several established cybersecurity firms as investors anticipate a market shift towards AI-driven security solutions.

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Pasqal Delivers 140-Qubit Quantum Computer to CINECA, Integrating with Leonardo Supercomputer

Pasqal has delivered a 140-qubit neutral atom quantum computer to the CINECA supercomputing center in Bologna, Italy, marking the first on-site quantum system of its kind in the country. This deployment is a strategic initiative to integrate the quantum processing unit (QPU) with ‘Leonardo,’ one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers. This hybrid quantum-classical approach will empower researchers to tackle large-scale optimization and materials simulation problems that were previously computationally intractable.

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Building a Secure AI Agent Gateway for Infrastructure Automation with OPA and MCP

A recent technical article details the construction of a least-privilege AI agent gateway for automating infrastructure tasks. The guide outlines the use of the Machine-to-Machine Communication Protocol (MCP), Open Policy Agent (OPA), and ephemeral runners to create a secure framework. This architectural approach is designed to grant AI agents only the essential permissions required to interact with infrastructure, thereby significantly bolstering security and minimizing risk.