AI FDE gains Automate tools for business automation

UpdateAug 27, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

AI FDE now has tools for Automate, so users can create, inspect, and modify automations without leaving the agent.

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https://www.palantir.com/docs/foundry/announcements/2026-08/#configure-business-automation-with-automate-in-ai-fde

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