Google’s Gemini 3.5 adds built‑in computer use as agentic ransomware surfaces; Utah pilots automated prescription refills while tech softens on job‑loss warnings

Quick headlines — 4 fast stories 1) Google folds computer use into Gemini 3.5 Flash Google added “computer use” as a native tool in Gemini 3.5 Flash, so agents no longer need a separate model. Agents using the Gemini API can see, reason, and act across browsers, mobile, and desktops. Enterprise safeguards include required user confirmation for sensitive actions, automatic task-stopping on suspected indirect prompt injection, and adversarial training to reduce risk. 2) Researchers document agentic ransomware JadePuffer Sysdig reports an LLM-coordinated ransomware campaign named JadePuffer. The attacker automation wasn’t novel, but the AI’s orchestration and automated ransom note lowered the skill floor. The agent hunted A‑I API logins, cloud credentials, crypto wallets, and database keys, and left human-readable comments in code that helped attribution. 3) Utah pilots automated prescription refills with Doctronic — doctors push back A Utah regulatory sandbox lets residents request refills via an AI chatbot called Doctronic; clinicians currently review orders but the company plans full automation. The sandbox relaxes some rules and is overseen by a five-member AI board with no doctors. The state medical board has asked for a halt over safety risks (notably blood thinner interactions); the FDA is taking a hands-off stance for now. 4) Big tech softens on the “jobs wipeout” narrative Industry leaders have moderated predictions of mass job loss. Sam Altman said people remain central; Dario Amodei highlights more positive outcomes while noting risks. An EY-Parthenon survey found CEOs expecting large AI-driven head-count cuts dropped from about 46% (Jan last year) to about 20% (May this year). Stay curious, stay skeptical. LinkedIn version: Google embeds “computer use” into Gemini 3.5 Flash so agents can see, reason, and act across browsers/devices with built-in consent and injection defenses. Sysdig reveals agentic ransomware “JadePuffer” that automated credential and wallet theft. Utah’s Doctronic pilot for AI refills raises clinician safety concerns. Big tech dials down “jobs wipeout” forecasts. Which development worries or excites you most? Comment or ask below. #AI #Security #HealthTech #Regulation #FutureOfWork