The Linux Foundation has introduced the Agent Name Service framework to enhance identity, ownership and trust for AI agents in enterprise systems. Based on the Domain Name System, ANS allows users to verify agent identities and capabilities without centralized control. While analysts praise its reliance on DNS for ease of adoption, they caution about potential security vulnerabilities.

AI is transforming enterprise resource planning systems by acting as a productivity layer rather than a replacement. Canals CEO Michael Delgado says applications that automate manual processes such as sales order entry and invoice management can increase sales and efficiency through AI. "It's sales first. You get a sales lift due to speed and accuracy," Delgado says.

Deciding whether to run AI on-premises or in the cloud is a critical decision for businesses, affecting data governance, cybersecurity, cost and performance. On-premises AI offers better control over sensitive data and lower latency, making it suitable for regulated industries and real-time applications. Cloud AI provides flexibility, scalability and access to advanced tools, ideal for experimentation and businesses lacking internal expertise. A hybrid approach, combining both environments, can optimize workload placement and cost.

In this Tech Radar interview, tech influencer Dr. Liv Grant emphasizes the benefits of on-device AI for students and professionals who require reliable, private, and secure access to AI tools. Unlike cloud-based solutions that depend on internet connectivity and may pose privacy risks, on-device AI allows users to perform AI-driven tasks anywhere. Grant also explains the general usefulness of vibe coding, which is aimed at those with no coding background to prototype ideas quickly. Grant advocates for everyone, even experienced programmers, to embrace vibe coding as a productivity and learning tool.

McAfee and Bitdefender are among the cybersecurity companies reporting a surge in "vibe-coded" malware, or "vibeware," which uses generative AI to create numerous variants that evade static detection methods. This trend lowers the barrier to entry for cybercriminals, increasing the potential for cyberattacks. Experts urge a shift to dynamic, behavior-based detection and the use of AI by defenders to counter these threats.

Gen Z is adapting to the decline in entry-level tech jobs caused by AI by upskilling and targeting midcareer positions, with 29% integrating AI into their workflows and 30% learning AI skills independently, according to ICIMS. However, Trent Cotton of ICIMS notes that although this makes them critical hires, organizations should support Gen Z with clear career development and apprenticeships to prevent burnout.

UC Davis Health is integrating autonomous coding and AI scribes to mitigate the impact of a shortage of medical coding professionals. These technologies augment the coding workforce, particularly for high-volume, repetitive tasks, while maintaining accuracy. However, AI implementation requires careful cost-benefit analyses and is not yet suitable for complex inpatient cases, says Tami McMasters Gomez, executive director of mid-revenue cycle at UC Davis Health. The health system is also working with contractors and has developed a training program geared toward neurodivergent people. Gomez says the coding profession will evolve into more of an oversight and auditing role, and professionals should hone their AI and oversight skills accordingly.

The AI skills gap in cybersecurity is widening as organizations adopt AI faster than their workforce can secure it. This disconnect is emerging as a significant enterprise vulnerability. It affects core functions such as risk management, data protection, and regulatory compliance -- and threatens to undermine even well-funded security programs. This new class of cybersecurity risk cannot be addressed through technology alone but requires urgent investment in skills and training.

CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized vendor-neutral certification that validates the foundational skills needed to perform core cybersecurity roles. It demonstrates a professional’s ability to secure networks, applications and devices while protecting data confidentiality, integrity and availability. With a focus on practical, hands-on skills, CompTIA Security+ prepares candidates to address real-world security threats and meet employer expectations. As an industry benchmark credential, it is a critical entry point and career accelerator in cybersecurity.