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Finance teams using Xero and QuickBooks Online can now get AI flags on supplier bills, though humans still make the final approval decision.
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Financial firms can now give AI agents governed access to Bloomberg data, with context that clarifies currency, pricing and timing.
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Reco raises USD $55 million in AT&T Ventures-backed round
The deal lifts Reco's total funding to USD $140 million as enterprises race to govern AI agents linked to sensitive systems and data.
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Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
Businesses can now delegate more complex finance, HR and supply chain work to governed AI, as Oracle expands its agentic software suite to 75 applications.
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RSA launches Agent ID for regulated AI agent control
Regulated firms can now track shadow AI as RSA says Agent ID will help banks and public bodies assign owners and approvals to agents.
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UK leads AI adoption as returns lag behind investment
Despite rapid adoption, UK firms are struggling to turn AI spending into measurable gains, with trust and returns still out of sync.
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