Author: Asim Rajpoot

LLM agents, while capable of handling multi-step tasks like web browsing or software bug fixing, often struggle to learn from and reuse their experiences. Traditional memory systems either store raw logs or rigid workflows, which can be brittle and ignore valuable insights from failures. To address this, Google Research introduces ReasoningBank, an innovative AI agent memory framework that transforms an agent’s interaction traces—both successes and failures—into reusable, high-level reasoning strategies.The Challenge: Inefficient Learning from ExperienceLLM agents excel at tackling complex tasks but falter when it comes to accumulating and reusing their experiences. Conventional memory systems typically store raw logs or…

In this guide, we delve into the construction of an Agentic Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system, where the agent goes beyond mere document retrieval, actively deciding when to retrieve, selecting the best retrieval strategy, and crafting responses with contextual awareness. By integrating embeddings, FAISS indexing, and a mock LLM, we demonstrate how agentic decision-making can elevate the standard RAG pipeline into a more adaptive and intelligent system.Setting the FoundationWe commence by defining a mock LLM to simulate decision-making processes, creating a retrieval strategy enum for varied approaches, and designing a `Document` dataclass to efficiently manage our knowledge base. This foundational setup…

In a quiet yet significant move, Anthropic seems to be gearing up for a substantial update to its AI assistant, Claude. The company has been spotted integrating a new feature called ‘Skills’, currently accessible as a hidden toggle named “Skills Preview” within the settings. This addition is set to empower users, particularly power users and developers, with more control over Claude’s outputs, moving beyond the current style selectors and into the realm of custom prompt functionality.The ‘Skills’ feature, still under wraps, allows users to upload repeatable and customizable instructions, dubbed ‘skills’, using either a .skill file or a zipped folder…

Microsoft’s Copilot, the AI assistant that’s been making waves, is gearing up for its next big stride. The company is set to introduce broader third-party integrations, bringing Copilot closer to its competitors in terms of multi-source aggregation, but with a distinct Microsoft twist. The previously hidden Google Drive connector is now activatable, with connector selectors appearing in the prompt bar, hinting at the imminent arrival of these new features.The upcoming connectors are designed to pull in and analyze content from a wide range of services, transcending the boundaries of work and personal accounts. Microsoft is working on connectors for Outlook,…

In a significant stride into the social networking sphere, OpenAI has introduced Sora 2, an advanced AI model that generates both video and audio content, accompanied by a dedicated social app reminiscent of TikTok, but with a robotic twist. This invite-only application, also named Sora, allows users to create short clips, insert themselves into AI-generated scenes, and scroll through an algorithmically curated feed of user-generated content, marking OpenAI’s official foray into the world of social networks.The standout feature of Sora 2 is not its social aspect, but the substantial upgrade in the AI model itself. A sequel to last year’s…

A new startup, Periodic Labs, has emerged from stealth mode, making a grand entrance with a colossal $300 million seed round, an amount typically reserved for companies that have already made significant waves in the tech industry. The startup’s backers read like a who’s who of Silicon Valley, including heavy hitters like Andreessen Horowitz, DST, Nvidia, Accel, Elad Gil, Jeff Dean, Eric Schmidt, and even Jeff Bezos himself.So, what’s all the fuss about? Periodic Labs isn’t just another AI chatbot; it’s aiming to build AI scientists capable of running experiments, testing hypotheses, and iterating like human researchers. Imagine a robot…

Table of Contents1. Overview2. What MCP Standardizes?3. Normative Authorization Controls4. Where MCP Supports Security Engineering in Practice?5. Case Study: The First Malicious MCP Server6. Using MCP to Structure Red-Team Exercises7. Implementation-Focused Security Hardening Checklist8. Governance Alignment9. Current Adoption You Can Test Against10. Summary11. Resources Used in the Article1. OverviewModel Context Protocol (MCP) is an open, JSON-RPC-based standard that formalizes how AI clients (assistants, IDEs, web apps) connect to servers, exposing three primitives—tools, resources, and prompts—over defined transports. MCP’s value lies in its explicit and auditable agent/tool interactions, with normative requirements around authorization that teams can verify in code and tests.…

What Does MLPerf Inference Actually Measure? MLPerf Inference, an industry-standard benchmark suite, quantifies the speed of complete AI systems, including hardware, runtime, and serving stack. It evaluates fixed, pre-trained models under strict latency and accuracy constraints. The benchmark offers two divisions: Closed, which fixes the model and preprocessing for direct comparisons, and Open, which allows model changes but isn’t strictly comparable. Results are reported for Datacenter and Edge suites, with standardized request patterns generated by LoadGen, ensuring architectural neutrality and reproducibility. Availability tags—Available, Preview, RDI (research/development/internal)—indicate whether configurations are shipping or experimental. The 2025 Update: MLPerf Inference v5.1 The 2025…

For years, Venmo and PayPal have been like two estranged siblings, each with their own unique appeal but stubbornly refusing to communicate with one another. Both platforms have simplified the process of sending money to friends, family, and even that mysterious Facebook Marketplace seller, but attempting to transfer funds directly between them was akin to trying to teach a cat to fetch – it was simply not done. That is, until now.In a recent email announcement, Venmo revealed that this long-standing impasse is finally set to change. Starting this November, users of both platforms will be able to send money…

Over the weekend, OpenAI subtly activated new features within ChatGPT, introducing a safety routing system and parental controls. This move sparked a fresh wave of online debate, following a series of concerning incidents where certain ChatGPT models reportedly endorsed users’ harmful thoughts instead of guiding them towards help, including a distressing case involving a teenager whose family is now suing the company.The standout feature is a ‘safety router’ that detects emotionally charged conversations and can switch mid-chat to GPT-5, which OpenAI claims is the most adept model for high-stakes situations. GPT-5 employs a novel training method called ‘safe completions’, designed…