Artificial Intelligence 18 August 2025 - 12 February 2026

Algorhythm Holdings stock faces fresh test as AI freight claim keeps traders edgy
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Algorhythm Holdings stock faces fresh test as AI freight claim keeps traders edgy

Algorhythm Holdings traded near $3.48 in premarket Tuesday after volatility last week tied to its SemiCab AI release, which claimed 300–400% freight volume gains without extra staff. The stock saw over 167 million shares traded Feb. 13, with a range from $1.16 to $3.65. U.S. markets reopen after the Presidents Day break, with traders watching if the rally holds.
February 17, 2026
Super Bowl AI ad feud: Anthropic targets OpenAI’s ChatGPT as China launches reusable spacecraft
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Super Bowl AI ad feud: Anthropic targets OpenAI’s ChatGPT as China launches reusable spacecraft

Anthropic will debut a Super Bowl ad mocking OpenAI’s decision to introduce ads on ChatGPT, escalating their rivalry on national TV. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called the spot “deceptive” and defended ChatGPT’s user base. Both firms are spending millions on Super Bowl ads as they launch new enterprise AI tools and seek to reassure investors amid mounting costs. China launched its fourth reusable experimental spacecraft since 2020.
February 7, 2026
Microsoft Copilot hits roadblocks as users drift to ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini
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Microsoft Copilot hits roadblocks as users drift to ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini

Microsoft’s Copilot saw its share among U.S. paid AI subscribers fall to 11.5% in January 2026, down from 18.8% in July, while ChatGPT held 55.2%, according to Recon Analytics. The Wall Street Journal reports Copilot faces branding and integration issues. Microsoft says daily active users of Copilot have risen tenfold year-over-year, with 15 million paid seats. Alphabet plans a sharp increase in AI capital spending in 2026.
February 5, 2026
Roblox’s new ‘4D’ AI turns text prompts into drivable game objects — and it’s live in beta
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Roblox’s new ‘4D’ AI turns text prompts into drivable game objects — and it’s live in beta

Roblox on Wednesday launched a beta AI tool called “4D creation” that generates interactive in-game models from natural-language prompts. The company says the tool, powered by its Cube foundation model, lets users create items like drivable cars. Early testers created over 160,000 objects and saw play time rise in one game by 64%. The beta starts with only two object types available.
February 4, 2026
Why Infineon just added €500 million to its 2026 investment plan for AI data centres
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Why Infineon just added €500 million to its 2026 investment plan for AI data centres

Infineon raised its planned FY2026 investment to €2.7 billion, up €500 million, to expand chip manufacturing for AI data centers. The company expects AI-related revenue to reach €2.5 billion by FY2027, up from €1.5 billion this year. CEO Jochen Hanebeck said spending will accelerate the Dresden Smart Power Fab launch. Infineon cut its free cash flow forecast to €1.0 billion.
February 4, 2026
Amazon’s AI Studio heads to Hollywood: March test aims to speed up TV and film production
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Amazon’s AI Studio heads to Hollywood: March test aims to speed up TV and film production

Amazon MGM Studios will launch a closed beta of new AI tools for film and TV production in March, led by executive Albert Cheng. Results are expected by May. The initiative comes as Hollywood faces rising costs and job insecurity. Amazon says humans will remain involved, but some in the industry fear automation could threaten jobs.
February 4, 2026
Cerebras lands $1B at $23B valuation as AI chip buyers look beyond Nvidia
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Cerebras lands $1B at $23B valuation as AI chip buyers look beyond Nvidia

Cerebras Systems raised $1 billion in a late-stage funding round led by Tiger Global, lifting its valuation to about $23 billion, nearly triple its September figure. Major AI firms are seeking alternatives to Nvidia for inference chips, driving investor interest. Cerebras recently rejected acquisition offers from Nvidia and secured a commercial deal with OpenAI.
February 4, 2026
Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI bet: Huang talks IPO as $100B fundraise takes shape
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Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI bet: Huang talks IPO as $100B fundraise takes shape

Nvidia is close to investing about $20 billion in OpenAI as part of a funding round that could value the ChatGPT maker at $830 billion, according to sources. OpenAI is seeking up to $100 billion in new funding. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed plans to invest and downplayed reports of tension between the companies. Talks are ongoing and terms could still change.
February 4, 2026
Google Cloud lands Liberty Global in five-year Gemini AI deal across Europe
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Google Cloud lands Liberty Global in five-year Gemini AI deal across Europe

Google Cloud and Liberty Global signed a five-year agreement to deploy Gemini AI and cloud technologies across Liberty’s European operations, the companies said Tuesday. The deal includes AI-powered TV search, automated customer service, and autonomous network management. Liberty will also expand sales of Google devices and run some Google Cloud services in its own data centres.
February 3, 2026
Italy’s cyber command braces for AI-powered attacks as Milano Cortina Winter Olympics near
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Italy’s cyber command braces for AI-powered attacks as Milano Cortina Winter Olympics near

Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency will deploy 30 specialists to protect the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics from cyberattacks, as the Games open Feb. 6 across multiple Alpine regions. Officials expect threats from both criminals and state-linked groups, with artificial intelligence likely to accelerate attacks. The agency will monitor dark web activity and coordinate with Deloitte and event organizers from Milan and Rome.
January 28, 2026
AI tool AnomalyMatch combs Hubble archive, flags 1,300 cosmic anomalies — NASA, ESA
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AI tool AnomalyMatch combs Hubble archive, flags 1,300 cosmic anomalies — NASA, ESA

NASA said Tuesday that an AI tool scanned nearly 100 million Hubble image cutouts in 2.5 days, flagging over 1,300 unusual objects, with more than 800 never previously documented. Most anomalies were merging galaxies or gravitational lenses, but several dozen objects remain unclassified. NASA and ESA said similar AI tools could help process data from upcoming telescopes. The findings appeared in Astronomy & Astrophysics.
January 27, 2026
Singapore’s S$1 billion AI research bet: new push to keep pace with U.S., China by 2030
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Singapore’s S$1 billion AI research bet: new push to keep pace with U.S., China by 2030

Singapore will invest over S$1 billion in public AI research by 2030, officials announced Saturday. The plan targets basic research, industry applications, and talent development, with funds channeled to new research centres. Rising power and water costs linked to AI and data centre expansion were cited as concerns. The initiative forms part of the National AI Strategy 2.0.
January 24, 2026
Apple’s AI pin: Report says AirTag-sized wearable could arrive in 2027 as Siri turns into a chatbot
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Apple’s AI pin: Report says AirTag-sized wearable could arrive in 2027 as Siri turns into a chatbot

Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable pin, similar in size to an AirTag, with a possible launch in 2027, The Information reported. The project remains in early stages and could be canceled. The report comes as Apple works on a major Siri upgrade using Google’s Gemini AI models. Apple has not commented on the device or the Siri update.
January 23, 2026
Google AI Mode in Search taps Gmail and Photos for answers — what users are opting into
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Google AI Mode in Search taps Gmail and Photos for answers — what users are opting into

Google has launched a “Personal Intelligence” feature in Search, letting AI Mode access Gmail and Google Photos for personalized results. The rollout is limited to U.S. Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers using Search Labs in English. Google says full inboxes and photo libraries aren’t used for AI training but warns of possible errors and higher data use. Workspace and education accounts are excluded.
January 23, 2026
Apple’s Siri could become a ChatGPT-style chatbot in iOS 27 overhaul, reports say
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Apple’s Siri could become a ChatGPT-style chatbot in iOS 27 overhaul, reports say

Apple plans to overhaul Siri into an AI chatbot powered by Google’s Gemini, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The new Siri will support both text and voice chat and replace the current interface across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple reportedly agreed to pay Google about $1 billion a year for Gemini. The update is expected to be announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
January 22, 2026
Sergey Brin says Google hires “tons” without degrees as AI shakes Silicon Valley hiring
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Sergey Brin says Google hires “tons” without degrees as AI shakes Silicon Valley hiring

Google co-founder Sergey Brin said the company has hired “tons” of employees without bachelor’s degrees, reflecting a drop in degree requirements from 93% of job listings in 2017 to 77% in 2022, according to Burning Glass. Tech firms including Microsoft and Apple are also moving away from mandatory degrees. Brin urged students not to abandon computer science despite AI advances. JPMorgan and Palantir executives echoed doubts about traditional credentials.
January 20, 2026
Smartphone NPUs Are Getting Crazy Fast — So Why Doesn’t Mobile AI Feel Much Smarter? (December 5, 2025)
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Smartphone NPUs Are Getting Crazy Fast — So Why Doesn’t Mobile AI Feel Much Smarter? (December 5, 2025)

The new OnePlus 15, launched with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a 7,300 mAh battery, delivers faster performance and longer battery life but few standout AI features. Despite major NPU upgrades, reviews note that most AI functions remain subtle or background, with visible improvements limited to areas like photo processing and voice recognition. Many users still find the benefits of dedicated AI hardware unclear.
December 5, 2025
Neuromorphic Computing: The Brain-Inspired Tech Revolutionizing AI and Beyond
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Neuromorphic Computing: The Brain-Inspired Tech Revolutionizing AI and Beyond

Neuromorphic computing uses networks of artificial neurons and synapses on computer chips to mimic the structure and function of the human brain. These chips process and store information together, using spiking neural networks that activate only when needed, which sharply reduces energy use. The field began in the 1980s with research by Caltech’s Carver Mead.
August 19, 2025
AI That Knows How You Feel
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AI That Knows How You Feel: The Rise of Emotion-Detecting Tech

The MoodCapture app, launched in 2024, analyzes facial expressions via smartphone camera to detect early signs of depression, showing about 75% accuracy in trials. The EU AI Act, finalized in May 2024, bans real-time emotion recognition in workplaces, schools, and public institutions, except for healthcare or safety. Affectiva and other firms offer emotion AI tools for advertising and automotive monitoring. Some companies dropped emotion-tracking after privacy criticism.
August 18, 2025
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