Perplexity has developed a security system designed to protect AI browser agents from manipulated web content. According to the company, the system—called BrowseSafe—achieves a detection rate of 91 percent for prompt injection attacks.

Researchers from China have introduced GeoVista, an open-source AI model that locates images by combining visual analysis with live web searches. The system aims to match the performance of commercial leaders like Gemini 2.5 Flash.

A new study from Oppo's AI team reveals systematic flaws in "deep research" systems designed to automate complex reporting. Nearly 20 percent of errors stem from systems inventing plausible-sounding but entirely fake content.

While researchers chase fully autonomous AI agents, companies are taking a different path.