SAP Buys TechWolf, Launches Joule AI Agents

Key Takeaways

• <ul><li>SAP is acquiring TechWolf to strengthen AI-driven workforce planning within SuccessFactors</li><li>TechWolf will remain independent under CEO Andreas De Neve</li><li>SAP's Joule Work AI assistant is used by 110,000 employees with reported 20% productivity gains</li><li>Google signed a 20-year nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy for 890 megawatts</li><li>Finland halted Google data centre work over environmental compliance issues</li><li>Google plans to invest $15 billion in Finland's digital infrastructure over two years</li><li>NetApp CEO George Kurian says AI creators must build in security controls</li><li>The Federal Reserve is studying AI, tariffs, and energy costs for inflation outlook</li><li>Meta's Muse AI agent tackles daily consumer frustrations like subscription cancellations</li><li>NLIP protocol outperforms A2A by up to 9.6 times in AI agent speed tests</li></ul>

SAP to acquire AI work mapping company TechWolf

SAP has agreed to buy TechWolf, a company that uses AI to map worker tasks and skills. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026. TechWolf will become a core part of SAP SuccessFactors. The company will remain independent under CEO Andreas De Neve.

SAP launches new Joule AI agents and assistants

SAP launched new AI agents and assistants at its SAP Connect event. Joule Work is now used by 110,000 employees and claims 20% productivity gains. The company showed AI tools for finance, supply chain, HR, and customer experience. SAP plans wider availability by year end.

SAP to acquire TechWolf for work intelligence platform

SAP will acquire TechWolf to add its context graph for work and skills to SAP's tools. TechWolf builds a model of tasks, skills, and the labor market from HR systems. It will support SAP SuccessFactors in workforce planning and talent decisions. Joint customers already see measurable results.

Google signs 20-year nuclear deal with Constellation

Google signed a 20-year nuclear deal with Constellation Energy to support its AI buildout. The plan includes 890 megawatts from upgrades at six nuclear plants in Illinois, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The companies also agreed to a 15-year deal for 2.7 gigawatts of power. Constellation will use Google Gemini Enterprise software.

Google signs long-term nuclear power deal with Constellation

Google signed a 20-year nuclear deal with Constellation Energy to power its AI expansion. The agreement covers upgrades at 11 reactors and includes a separate 15-year supply deal for 2.7 gigawatts. Google has also invested in nuclear projects in Georgia, Iowa, and Tennessee.

Finland halts Google data centre work over environmental concerns

Finland has stopped work at two Google data centre sites in Muhos and Kajaani. The Finnish Supervisory Agency ordered the pause because environmental assessments were not completed. Google plans to invest $15 billion in Finland's digital infrastructure over two years. The agency found that forests were cleared and land was altered without proper review. Google admitted falling short of its own environmental standards.

NetApp CEO says AI creators must build in security controls

George Kurian, CEO of NetApp, spoke about the AI revolution and how to adopt AI safely. He said that people who create AI technology are responsible for including security controls. He also discussed scaling AI infrastructure, moving to agentic AI workforces and transforming government with AI. The talk covered overcoming data and infrastructure challenges during AI growth.

CMC Funded traders get Match-Trader platform with AI analytics

CMC Funded chose Match-Trader as its technology provider for entering the proprietary trading market. The platform supports challenge-based programmes, trader monitoring and performance analytics. CMC Funded tested it for security, performance and functionality. It also added AI integrations that track trades, orders and executions to better analyze trader decisions. Match-Trader works as a web app on desktop and mobile devices.

Fed looks at AI, tariffs and energy for inflation outlook

The Federal Reserve is examining AI, tariffs and energy costs as part of its inflation outlook. San Francisco Fed president Mary Daly highlighted these factors in recent discussions. The Fed is studying how these forces affect prices and economic growth. The focus reflects growing attention to technology and trade policy in monetary planning.

AI tools spread into underground cybercrime markets

AI tools are increasingly appearing in underground cybercrime marketplaces. These tools are making it easier for hackers to carry out attacks. The trend shows how advanced technology is reaching illegal markets. Security experts are watching closely as AI-powered cybercrime tools become more available.

Can AI Agents Solve the Annoyance Economy

Meta's AI agent called Muse helps people handle daily frustrations like canceling subscriptions and dealing with insurers. The article explores three possible outcomes for how AI might change the Annoyance Economy. In a K-shaped outcome, only skilled people benefit while others struggle. In a U-shaped outcome, AI reduces burdens mainly for those without skills. In a V-shaped outcome, everyone benefits as AI makes tasks easier for all people.

NLIP Outperforms A2A in Agent Protocol Speed Test

A new study compares NLIP and A2A protocols used by AI agents built on Large Language Models. NLIP proved 8.4 to 9.6 times faster than A2A on two hardware setups and about 4 times faster on a third. The speed gain comes mostly from connection setup time rather than message sending. When A2A uses connection caching, it narrows the gap with NLIP depending on hardware. The study offers a guide to help users choose the right protocol based on their workload needs.

Monitor's Converge AI Event Returns This Thursday

Monitor's Converge AI event will take place on Thursday, October 8, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET. The virtual event brings equipment finance professionals together for five hours of AI-focused discussions with nine practitioner-led breakout sessions. Topics include credit decision automation, robotics as an asset class, AI in origination, and building guardrails for AI use. Registration costs $349 per person or $300 per person for groups of five or more. The event aims to help companies plan for AI adoption in 2027 and beyond.

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• An AI tool maps workers’ tasks and skills. SAP has agreed to acquire its maker.
• SAP advances its autonomous AI agenda with yet more Joule Assistants and agents
• SAP to Acquire TechWolf, Giving Enterprises Evidence-Based View of Work in the Age of AI
• Google signs 20-year nuclear deal with Constellation Energy to power AI buildout
• Google signs 20-year nuclear deal with Constellation Energy to power AI build-out
• Google's $15 billion AI bet hits a green hurdle: Why Finland has halted work at two data centre sites?
• AI tech creators are responsible for building in the security controls, says Netapp CEO
• CMC Funded Traders Gain Match-Trader Platform, AI Analytics
• Exclusive: Fed eyes AI, tariffs, energy for inflation outlook
• AI tools flood into underground cybercrime markets
• Will AI Agents Defeat the Annoyance Economy?
• The Cost of a Hop: Benchmarking NLIP and A2A
• Monitor’s Converge AI is This Thursday: Equipment Finance Leaders Take on What’s Next With AI