Meta and Google race to develop AI agents amid rising demand and security challenges.

Meta and Google are actively developing AI agents designed to perform tasks for users, following the viral success of the OpenClaw AI tool earlier this year. These AI agents aim to boost user engagement, subscriptions, and platform control by enabling commerce and productivity features. However, challenges around security, trust, and risk management remain significant obstacles. The competition among Big Tech and startups to monetize AI agent technology is intensifying, signaling a major shift in the AI landscape for 2026 and beyond.