Google plans to add agentic workflows to Workspace tools like Sheets and Docs.Shopify’s CEO mandates that new product prototypes start with AI, raising concerns about dependency.Conversational interfaces may not always be the best approach for AI features, according to a product designer at Linear.AI agents are changing SaaS pricing dynamics by automating tasks and improving user experience.Companies face challenges in bug fixing as teams evolve and institutional knowledge diminishes over time.Okta CEO Todd McKinnon predicts sustained demand for software engineers despite industry concerns.AI technologies like ChatGPT are enabling cognitive offloading and potentially reducing critical thinking in some tasks.Character.AI handles a significant search volume, indicating a growing reliance on AI companions.China, Indonesia, and Thailand show strong optimism towards AI, while countries like the US and Canada exhibit lower levels of optimism.US support for a TikTok ban has decreased from 50% to 34% since March 2023.