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The Negative News Screening Agent addresses the critical need for organizations to identify and mitigate risks associated with financial crimes, legal violations, and reputational damage. In an era where financial institutions and businesses are under increasing scrutiny to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, this agent provides a systematic approach to uncovering adverse information about individuals or entities. By doing so, it helps organizations maintain compliance, avoid regulatory penalties, and safeguard their reputation.

This agent operates by conducting comprehensive web searches using targeted keywords and phrases related to financial crimes, corruption, and other risk factors. It filters out irrelevant or self-published content, focusing on credible sources such as public records, news articles, and sanctions lists. The agent then analyzes the findings to assess the credibility of the sources and the severity of the risks, compiling the results into a structured report. This report is formatted for easy review and shared with designated stakeholders via Slack, ensuring timely and actionable insights.

The agent is equipped with several tools to enhance its functionality. It leverages tools like UiPath GenAI Activities Web Search for gathering information, a Web Reader Agent for detailed content analysis, and Slack integration for report dissemination. These tools enable the agent to perform precise searches, extract relevant data, and communicate findings effectively. By automating these processes, the agent not only enhances efficiency but also ensures a thorough and unbiased risk assessment.

1. Select Download.
2. In the Downloading an agent template window, select Download Solution. A .uis file containing the agent definition is downloaded to your machine.
3. Agent templates can also include Extras, a separate package containing assets for your agent (automations, custom escalations). Select Download Extras. A .zip file is downloaded to your machine.
4. In Studio Web, import the Agent definition .uis file as described in Importing a project downloaded from Studio Web.
5. If there are extras to upload, go to Solutions. For details, refer to Accessing the Solutions UI.
6. Upload the .zip file, as explained in Transporting a solution package, then deploy the solution. For details, refer to Deploying the solution.
7. You can now access your agent template from Studio Web and add any other tools deployed to your tenant.

The Negative News Screening Agent conducts risk-based web investigations, identifying adverse information about individuals or businesses to assess financial, legal, and reputational risk.

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The Negative News Screening Agent addresses the critical need for organizations to identify and mitigate risks associated with financial crimes, legal violations, and reputational damage. In an era where financial institutions and businesses are under increasing scrutiny to comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards, this agent provides a systematic approach to uncovering adverse information about individuals or entities. By doing so, it helps organizations maintain compliance, avoid regulatory penalties, and safeguard their reputation.

This agent operates by conducting comprehensive web searches using targeted keywords and phrases related to financial crimes, corruption, and other risk factors. It filters out irrelevant or self-published content, focusing on credible sources such as public records, news articles, and sanctions lists. The agent then analyzes the findings to assess the credibility of the sources and the severity of the risks, compiling the results into a structured report. This report is formatted for easy review and shared with designated stakeholders via Slack, ensuring timely and actionable insights.

The agent is equipped with several tools to enhance its functionality. It leverages tools like UiPath GenAI Activities Web Search for gathering information, a Web Reader Agent for detailed content analysis, and Slack integration for report dissemination. These tools enable the agent to perform precise searches, extract relevant data, and communicate findings effectively. By automating these processes, the agent not only enhances efficiency but also ensures a thorough and unbiased risk assessment.

**How to use**

1. Click the Download button.
2. In the Downloading an agent template window, select Download Solution. A .uis file containing the agent definition is downloaded to your machine.
3. Agent templates can also include Extras, a separate package containing assets for your agent (automations, custom escalations). Select Download Extras. A .zip file is downloaded to your machine.
4. In Studio Web, import the Agent definition .uis file as described in [Importing a project downloaded from Studio Web](https://docs.uipath.com/studio-web/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/creating-a-project#importing-a-project-downloaded-from-studio-web).
5. Next, go to Solutions. For details, refer to [Accessing the Solutions UI](https://docs.uipath.com/solutions-management/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/accessing-solutions).
6. Upload the .zip file, as explained in [Transporting a solution package](https://docs.uipath.com/solutions-management/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/transferring-a-solution), then deploy the solution. For details, refer to [Deploying the solution](https://docs.uipath.com/solutions-management/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/deploying-a-solution).
7. You can now access your agent template from Studio Web and add any other tools deployed to your tenant.

Version	Release Date	Download Link
1.0.1	May 29, 2025
Removed dependency on a Web Reader agent and instead using the UiPath GenAI-based Web Summary activity.
1.0	May 29, 2025
Initial Release
1.0	May 13, 2025
Initial Release