Patera Daily Report, 25 February 2026

AI agents and automation tools change software development

Software developers use new AI tools to increase the speed of feature development. This shift affects junior developer roles and team dynamics.

• New AI agent platforms

  Users discuss agentic AI tools like OpenClaw, nanoclaw, manus and Zo Computer. These platforms automate tasks and improve code quality through agent orchestration.

• Perplexity releases OpenClaw and Perplexity Computer

  Perplexity launched their OpenClaw version with support for Mistral Models and Voxtral Audio Understanding. They also introduced Perplexity Computer to integrate AI into research and project management.

• Trump State of the Union address criticism

  Users criticise the performance of the Democratic party at the State of the Union address. CBS also highlighted perceived missteps during the event.