Anthropic published a significant investigative report on February 23, 2026, detailing systematic exploitation of its Claude AI model by three Chinese companies. The firm identified DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax as key actors in this unauthorized data harvesting effort. This revelation arrives at a critical juncture, as US policymakers intensify discussions on restricting exports of […]
The evolution of Uber from a ride-hailing disruptor to a centralized autonomous orchestrator reached a milestone in February 2026. The company launched Uber Autonomous Solutions, a unit designed to manage operations for robotaxi makers worldwide. This white-label platform lets AV firms integrate with Uber’s rider app, mapping data, and logistics network, sparing them the
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Image: Storyboard18 Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, addressed the growing discourse surrounding the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in February. He pushed back against public perception regarding AI’s resource consumption, particularly claims about excessive electricity and water use for models like ChatGPT. Altman emphasized that training and sustaining
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China’s brain-computer interface (BCI) sector has accelerated from research prototypes to structured clinical deployment, backed by national policy and investment. Trusted reports highlight over 50 trials completed by mid-2025, positioning the country ahead in human testing volume. The current deployment focuses on high-stakes clinical indications, including motor restoration and complex neuro-rehabilitation for paralysis and stroke
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Quantonation Ventures has finalized its second fund at €220 million ($260 million), more than doubling the €91 million raised for its debut fund in 2018. This Paris- and New York-based firm, a leader in quantum and deep physics investments, achieved this first close ahead of its €200 million target, positioning it as the world’s
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Image: PCMag Google has launched Gemini 3.1 Pro, a powerful AI model built to handle tough problems that need deep thinking and multiple steps. With this release, Google is clearly shifting focus toward enterprise users, offering a tool made to solve complex challenges like data analysis, project planning, or building software from simple descriptions. It
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Google launched Chrome 145 on February 10, 2026, bringing practical tools to make daily browsing smoother and faster. These updates focus on common frustrations like juggling tabs and handling PDFs, helping users stay productive without extra apps. Split View, PDF annotations, and direct saves to Google Drive now reach most Windows and Mac users,
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Meta’s Threads app received a major upgrade in February 2026 that makes sharing posts to Instagram Stories even smoother. This update builds on the original sharing feature from late 2023 by adding an instant preview right inside the Threads app. Users no longer need to bounce between apps to see how their story will
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Image: PCMag Meta announced a major strategic shift for Horizon Worlds in February 2026, moving the platform away from virtual reality headsets toward mobile devices. This decision reflects years of heavy investment in VR with limited consumer uptake. Horizon Worlds will now prioritize phone and web access, integrating with Facebook and Instagram to reach
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The recent acquisition of Depop by eBay represents a significant shift in the power dynamics of the online fashion resale market. On February 18, 2026, Etsy announced an all-cash deal to divest its secondhand fashion app Depop to eBay for $1.2 billion. This divestiture represents a deliberate strategic contraction, signaling to the market that
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