Microsoft launches open-source toolkit to govern autonomous AI agents

Microsoft unveiled an open-source Agent Governance Toolkit that adds policy, identity, compliance and reliability controls to autonomous AI agents. The suite supports Python, TypeScript, Rust, Go and .NET and integrates with popular frameworks such as LangChain and CrewAI.

IRS pilots Palantir’s SNAP platform to chase $696B tax gap

The Internal Revenue Service has launched a pilot of Palantir Technologies’ Selection and Analytic Platform (SNAP) to pinpoint high‑value tax cheats, targeting a $696 billion tax gap. The initiative follows more than $200 million in IRS contracts with Palantir since 2014.

RBI lifts restriction, lets travelers exchange rupees at airport departure halls

The Reserve Bank of India has removed a long‑standing ban, permitting both residents and non‑residents to swap Indian rupee notes at foreign‑exchange counters inside international airport departure halls. The circular says the change is intended to give travelers last‑minute cash access and may sharpen FX market liquidity at airports.

U.S. Deploys B‑52 Bombers Inside Iranian Airspace, Signaling New Air Superiority

The United States began operating B‑52 strategic bombers inside Iranian airspace, saying the move reflects newly achieved air superiority after 32 days of strikes. The deployment raises questions about the role of British bases that are supporting the missions, even as London publicly denies direct involvement.