Geekflare’s This Week in Business Tech: DeepSeek, Odoo, Google AI, and More
The first week of February was filled with AI news, where DeepSeek was found vulnerable to attacks, and Google launched its Gemini 2.0 for wider audiences. Additionally, Odoo, the famous business management and ERP software provider, rolled out its new Shopee Connector, and Zoho launched its Zia Agents and Agent Studio.
If you have missed all these updates, don’t worry. I am at your rescue. In this story, I have compiled all the major happenings of the week. Let’s get started!
DeepSeek Found Vulnerable to Attacks in Cisco Report
Thanks to its advanced capabilities and free access, DeepSeek has gathered all the buzz in the AI space. However, it seems like the latest hero of the AI has its flaws, too. A recent report from Cisco revealed that DeepSeek has a 100% attack success rate and failed to block a single harmful prompt. This is especially alarming as DeepSeek has topped the charts for the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
The report found that the DeepSeek R1 failed all 50 “jailbreak” prompts designed to bypass its safety measures. It responded to every prompt with harmful content, including false information, illegal activity instructions, and cybercrime advice.
Google Launched Gemini 2.0: New AI Model for Complex Tasks
Google has joined the reasoning AI bandwagon and officially launched its latest Gemini 2.0 models. The lineup includes an improved Gemini 2.0 Flash, a new experimental 2.0 Pro model, and a cost-effective 2.0 Flash-Lite. The models are available on Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and the Gemini app on desktop and mobile.
However, that’s not all. The tech giant is also working to add more features to the latest Gemini 2.0 models. If we go by the official blog post, Google has said to release features like image generation and text-to-speech for the 2.0 Flash model soon.
Zoho Launches Zia Agents and Agent Studio for Custom AI Solutions
This week, Zoho also celebrated its Zoho Day 2025 in Austin, where the company announced a bunch of AI updates on its in-house AI platform, Zia. The company launched new Zia Agents, Agent Studio, and Agent Marketplace. However, these new features are not yet available for everyone as the company is rolling them out in a phased manner. Currently, it has been rolled out with a limited group of customers, but the availability will expand each month.
Odoo Launches Shopee Connector for Omnichannel Commerce in Asia
Odoo has launched a new Shopee Connector aimed at simplifying omnichannel commerce for businesses in Asia. The connector allows users to manage Shopee orders directly within the Odoo platform, providing a centralized solution for online and offline sales management. With this integration, customers can oversee multiple Shopee stores, streamline order processing, and get data-driven insights to inform their sales and marketing strategies.
ServiceNow Introduces New AI Features
The term “Agentic AI” is the thing of 2025 so far, and ServiceNow has joined this trend by launching its bundle of advanced AI tools that claim to automate complex enterprise workflows. It includes AI Agent Orchestrator, AI Agent Studio, and pre-built AI agents designed to work across IT, customer service, and HR functions.
Regarding availability, the AI Agent Orchestrator and AI Agent Studio will be available on the ServiceNow Platform from March 2025. At the same time, ServiceNow AI Agents will be included for all Pro Plus and Enterprise Plus customers as part of planned updates.
Pipedrive Unveils New AI-Powered CRM
Pipedrive, the company known for its easy and effective sales CRM for small businesses, has announced its AI Agents. These agents claim to streamline every stage of the sales process while allowing salespeople to stay in control. It supports both voice and text-enabled agents, allowing teams to delegate routine tasks, communicate effortlessly, and get real-time insights for better sales outcomes.
Salesforce Report: AI Agents Key in Finance
In its recent report, Salesforce revealed that AI Agents are the new opportunities in the competitive financial services world, where fewer than half of consumers are fully satisfied with the services provided by banks, insurance providers, and wealth management advisors. The report found that 46% of consumers would remain with a financial institution that provides an excellent customer experience despite potential rate or fee increases.
However, around 65% of consumers expect AI to speed up financial transactions, and 54% trust AI agents; the report suggests that institutions can differentiate themselves by leveraging AI technology to provide personalized and efficient services.
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