Human-Agent Trust Weekly AI News

July 7 - July 15, 2025

This week saw big news about trust between humans and AI agents. A report by Okta found that 60% of people worry about AI's effect on privacy and security. Many users prefer talking to humans instead of AI agents for important tasks.

Companies are working to build better trust. Thomson Reuters launched new tax helper AI tools that keep humans involved in decisions. Salesforce added safety features to prevent AI bias. Experts say diverse teams must build AI to avoid unfairness.

Managers are learning new skills for AI oversight. Leaders must set clear trust boundaries and constantly check AI work. Barclays bank is giving 100,000 employees AI helpers to handle routine tasks.

New tools like Clarifai's platform help create safer AI agents faster. Boomi also released a system where AI agents work together on tasks. But U.S. states are making different AI rules, causing confusion for businesses.

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