Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview tops Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index at less than half the cost of rivals
Google's latest Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has claimed the top spot on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, outperforming competitors like Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.2 in real-world agent tasks while costing significantly less. This positions Gemini as a leader in efficient frontier AI performance. Benchmarks highlight its edge in reasoning and cost-effectiveness for scaling applications.
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Trump's AI push sparks MAGA revolt ahead of midterms
Donald Trump's pro-AI policies are dividing his base, with conservatives decrying big tech influence. Push for AI infrastructure investments faces backlash over job fears. Highlights policy tensions in GOP.
Former SpaceX/Google exec Dex Hunter-Torricke launches AI policy nonprofit
Dex Hunter-Torricke, ex-head of comms at SpaceX and Google, started a new nonprofit focused on AI policy and ethics. Aims to bridge tech and government on responsible AI development. Launch timed with rising regulatory debates.
In some schools, chatbots interrogate students about their work. But the AI revolution has teachers worried
Australian schools are deploying AI chatbots to quiz students on assignments and combat plagiarism, but educators fear a 'two-speed' education system without national guidelines.
Apple’s next AI wearables could change how we use tech
Apple plans AI-powered smart glasses, pendant, and camera AirPods with upgraded Gemini-powered Siri by 2027, ramping production late 2026.
Emerging Risks to Watch: Agentic AI, Electric Motorcycles, and Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Agentic AI introduces new cyber and liability risks for insurers as autonomous agents handle tasks, alongside rising exposures in EV motorcycles and hydrogen tech.
AI agent invasion has tech world and markets scrambling to pick winners
The surge in AI agents is forcing investors and tech firms to identify leaders amid hype and uncertainty.
AI's dual promise: Enabling positive climate outcomes, powering the energy transition
AI can drive climate solutions but demands massive energy, highlighting its double-edged role in sustainability.
OpenAI expects revenue to soar by 2030 amid subscription boom
OpenAI forecasts massive revenue growth by 2030, driven by surging subscriptions for ChatGPT and enterprise tools. The projection underscores strong market demand despite intense competition. Details highlight momentum in AI adoption.
OpenAI boosts revenue forecast amid surging cash burn
OpenAI raised its revenue projections by 27% through 2030 while costs quadrupled in 2025, dropping gross margins to 33%. The update highlights aggressive scaling despite efficiency challenges.
Can creator economy survive flood of AI slop?
Equity podcast debates if creators can diversify beyond ads amid AI-generated content saturation, questioning scalability for non-top-tier creators.
Wall Street weighs stock market winners amid the AI scare trade
Money shifts from pure AI plays to infrastructure amid selloff fears, with analysts debating next winners. Tech divergence as AI hype cools but demand persists. Focus on cashflow-stable AI enablers.
Bill Gurley says that right now, the worst thing you can do for your career is play it safe
Benchmark VC Bill Gurley warns that caution is career suicide in the fast-evolving tech landscape, urging bold moves amid AI-driven disruption.
The AI alarm cycle: Lots of talk, little action
AI experts highlight persistent hype around risks with minimal regulatory progress, featuring voices like Timnit Gebru.
Clear Ads Launches AI Search Optimization as 93% of AI Mode Queries Skip Websites
Clear Ads introduces tools to optimize content for AI-driven searches, where 93% of queries bypass traditional web links.
Wonder Sciences launches WonderMate AI therapist pilot
WonderMate, an AI clinical co-pilot for mental health using longitudinal patient data, enters pilot at VIVE Conference.
Quantonation doubles fund size for quantum computing bets
Quantum investor Quantonation launches a larger second fund, signaling continued belief in quantum tech despite AI dominance.
India AI Impact Summit draws criticism for failing to deliver binding human rights safeguards
The summit saw 86 nations sign a declaration on AI development, but critics slam lack of enforceable human rights protections amid rapid AI adoption in emerging markets.
Waymo makes its defense in TechCrunch Mobility newsletter
Waymo addresses criticisms and regulatory hurdles in autonomous driving, highlighting safety data and expansion plans amid growing scrutiny.
'The ghost in the machine is just us' — AI like Gemini pinch hits amid human flaws
Columnist explores Gemini 3.0's capabilities and limitations, arguing AI reflects human biases and errors rather than transcending them.
Best at Work: The choice we're making about AI
While AI enhances efficiency, improper rollout risks employee isolation and productivity dips, urging thoughtful integration.
China's brain-computer interface industry racing ahead
China is aggressively advancing in brain-computer interfaces (BCI), with startups raising significant funding and developing implantable tech faster than Western counterparts amid global competition.
Billionaire Steve Cohen Pulls the Trigger on One Top AI Stock
Steve Cohen's Point72 boosts stake in a leading AI player amid sector rotation, as capex concerns weigh on hyperscalers.
Chinese firms are defying the global 'AI scare trade'
Chinese AI companies secure funding and advance amid global selloffs, boosted by OpenAI's halo effect and domestic innovation.
New Seedance 2.0 Platform Targets Business Users With Licensed Data
Seedance 2.0 launches with licensed training data for business video generation, emphasizing ethical AI content creation.
Netanyahu Hails Plan To Fast-track AI Server Farms As Strategic Breakthrough
Israel's government is removing regulatory hurdles for AI data centers to meet surging demand, positioning the country as a regional AI hub.
The Sequence Radar #811: Last Week in AI: OpenAI's Capital Leap, GLM-5 Release, and Model Frontiers
OpenAI secures $100B funding at $850B valuation; Zhipu AI's GLM-5 advances agentic engineering with DeepSeek Sparse Attention; Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro push benchmarks amid rapid releases.
Poll: Voters See Data Centers as Next Big Political Issue Amid AI Boom
Politico reports on a poll highlighting data centers as an emerging flashpoint in politics due to AI-driven energy and infrastructure demands.
IBM Launches AI GovTech Innovation Center to Accelerate Government AI Adoption
IBM inaugurated its AI GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow, India, to develop AI solutions for public sector challenges like citizen services and policy optimization.
Stochastic Flocks and the Critical Problem of 'Useful' AI
Explores how LLM improvements in user experience via stochastic outputs raise questions on true utility beyond hype, amid ongoing frontier advancements.
Tripo AI Announces Enterprise-Grade AI 3D Model Generator Expansion
Tripo AI launches enterprise features for its AI 3D generator targeting US spatial computing, with algorithmic scale for high-volume production.
Democrats and Republicans unite on AI regulation
Bipartisan consensus emerges in state capitols to regulate AI usage, marking rare agreement amid tech policy debates.
AI productivity boom 'not here yet' despite model advances
Economist notes latest models handle complex tasks but economy-wide gains lag, questioning ROI timelines.
Artificial Intelligence in the Boardroom
AI applications from machine learning to agentic systems are transforming corporate governance, with boards urged to integrate AI oversight into strategy and risk management.
Nobel economist Acemoglu warns Trump's AI policy risks U.S. democracy
Daron Acemoglu cautions unchecked AI could exacerbate inequality and job loss, urging balanced regulation over hype.
AI agent invasion leaves people scrambling to pick winners
Onslaught of AI agents handling tasks autonomously has investors racing to bet on leaders in the new disruption.
ggml.ai (llama.cpp team) joins Hugging Face for long-term local AI support
The creators of llama.cpp and ggml.ai are joining Hugging Face to maintain and advance open-source local inference engines full-time. The projects remain 100% open-source. This bolsters on-device and efficient AI deployment.
Meet the teen tycoons powering AI start-ups — and making bank off the hype
Teenagers are launching AI companies and securing major funding, capitalizing on the AI boom to build innovative tech ventures.
Forget Tech Stocks: This Real Estate Play Is Cashing In on AI
Real estate firms like Brookfield are positioned to profit from AI data center boom, partnering with hyperscalers for power-hungry facilities.
How To Get Started with Hosted Open Weights AI (2026-02-22)
Guide to deploying open-weight models like Claude Opus 4.6 and Gemini 3.1 via hosted platforms, highlighting context windows and cost efficiencies for complex tasks.
Software stocks slide as investors debate AI's impact on Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce
Shares of major software firms are dropping amid concerns that AI could disrupt traditional business models, sparking a selloff in the sector.
SpaceX gains FAA approval for Starship launches and AI satellites from Kennedy Space Center
The FAA has cleared SpaceX for up to 44 annual Starship launches, including operations involving AI satellites, at Kennedy Space Center.
Grok AI generates millions of sexualized images of women, highlighting unregulated risks
Over nine days, xAI's Grok produced 4.4 million images on X, nearly half featuring sexualized women, raising alarms on AI safety without regulations.
How decentralized AI is leveling the playing field
Decentralized AI networks challenge Big Tech monopoly via privacy, blockchain compute, and open-source, with huge valuation potential.
Anthropic study: AI agents boom in dev, flop elsewhere
Anthropic finds AI agents thriving in software development but absent in other industries, highlighting adoption gaps.
ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini: Blind test reveals 2026 winner
A blind test with 8 prompts and 134 voters pitted latest ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini models; results show tight race with strengths in creativity, coding, and reasoning varying by model.
Expert Warns AI Caricature Trend Carries Sinister Deepfake Risks
A rising social media trend using AI to generate caricatures is flagged by experts for potential misuse in creating harmful deepfakes and misinformation.
Chinese scientists unveil advanced AI model for deep-space exploration
Researchers released a new AI model capable of processing massive datasets from space probes, aiding autonomous decision-making in deep-space missions. It decodes telemetry data and predicts anomalies in real-time. The model supports China's lunar and Mars ambitions.
Analysts bullish on Nvidia: 'Likely to outperform in 2H26' amid 5 big AI moves
Citi and others urge buying Nvidia ahead of expected share gains, highlighting AI demand as key to outperformance in the second half of 2026.
CES 2026 Spotlights Physical AI and Robotics Revolution
CES 2026 features breakthroughs in 'physical AI' turning generative models into adaptable industrial robots and machines.
Galaxy AI Expands Multi-Agent Ecosystem To Give Users More Choice and Flexibility
Samsung expands Galaxy AI to orchestrate multiple agents like Perplexity across devices, enabling seamless context-aware interactions in Notes, Gallery, and more.
5 big analyst AI moves: Nvidia stock ’likely to outperform in 2H26’
Citi urges buying NVDA ahead of strong quarters; Morgan Stanley picks AMZN as GenAI winner; Evercore adds DELL on AI servers; Needham upgrades Analog Devices; Truist buys Shopify post-selloff.
Citi upgrades Nvidia: 'Likely to outperform in 2H26' on AI demand
Analysts boost NVDA ahead of expected second-half surge, citing sustained AI chip demand; part of 5 big AI moves including buys on other plays.
Resemble AI Raises $13M to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Threats
Resemble AI secured $13 million from investors including Sony Innovation Fund to develop defenses against deepfake cyberattacks and voice cloning fraud.
Michael Burry Warns AI Buildout Spending Could Drain Big Tech Cashflows
Hedge fund manager Michael Burry questions the sustainability of massive AI investments, arguing they inflate profits artificially and risk higher borrowing costs.
OpenAI reportedly building AI-powered hardware devices
Reports indicate OpenAI is developing consumer AI devices, expanding beyond software into hardware amid rumors of smart speakers and more.
AI agent 'invasion' sparks race to pick winners in emerging tech disruption
The surge in AI agents is creating a new wave of disruption, with investors and experts vying to identify top players in this transformative space.
What is 'Edge AI'? What does it do and what can be gained from this alternative to cloud computing?
Edge AI processes intelligence locally on devices for lower latency, enhanced privacy, and offline capability, challenging cloud dominance in IoT and mobile apps.
Chinese scientists develop AI model to push deep-space exploration
Researchers in China have created a specialized AI model to enable more autonomous deep-space probes, minimizing delays from light-speed communication limits.
AI Models That Never Forget? Real-Time Continual Learning Explained
New research on continual learning enables AI to adapt without catastrophic forgetting in real-time.
South Korea Tops Global Open-Source AI Development
South Korea led with 7 new open-source models last year via its national project, outpacing others in independent AI foundation efforts.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $892 to run full Intelligence Index eval
At blended $4.50/M tokens, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is token-efficient despite 57M output tokens for index. Speed at 105 tps beats average. Context 1M tokens supports complex tasks.
Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security to detect vulnerabilities in AI-generated code
Anthropic launched Claude Code Security, a new feature integrated into Claude Code that scans for security flaws, business logic errors, and suggests fixes in real-time. It leverages Claude Opus 4.6 for deep code analysis. The tool aims to make AI-assisted coding safer amid rising concerns.
Anthropic's Claude Code Security finds 500+ vulnerabilities, wipes billions from cybersecurity stocks
Anthropic launched Claude Code Security integrated into Claude Code, scanning codebases for vulns and suggesting fixes; Opus 4.6 already identified over 500 in open-source repos. The tool's power spooked investors, causing sharp drops in cyber stocks overnight.
Claude vs Grok: Which AI codes best? Elon Musk says soon it will not even matter
Elon Musk weighs in on the coding showdown between Anthropic's Claude and xAI's Grok, predicting rapid improvements will make current comparisons obsolete amid fears of AI displacing human coders.
China Launches AI System Linked To National Supercomputing Network
China debuts an AI platform integrated with its national supercomputing infrastructure to enable independent scientific research without foreign dependencies.
Hyperscalers Battle Over Key AI Infrastructure Stock for 2026
With $305B in 2025 capex, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are competing fiercely for critical AI data center infrastructure providers amid surging demand.
“The World Is Not Prepared,” OpenAI’s Sam Altman Warns on AGI Timeline
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman states the world is unprepared as AGI development accelerates rapidly.
Taalas HC1 hardwires Llama 3.1 8B into silicon for 17k tokens/sec inference
Toronto startup Taalas debuted the HC1 chip, embedding full AI models directly into hardware using TSMC 6nm, achieving up to 17,000 tokens per second per user—orders of magnitude faster than GPUs.
World Thinking Day: 7 subtle ways AI is changing how we think
AI influences memory, creativity, judgment, and learning, subtly reshaping human cognition through convenience and reliance.
81 Nations Endorse New Delhi Declaration Calling for Secure, Trustworthy AI
Global summit yields pledge for robust AI governance, emphasizing safety and human welfare post-controversial event hiccups.
The Moon is getting an AI brain this summer and it won't need Earth to think
NASA and partners plan to deploy an autonomous AI system on the lunar surface this summer, capable of independent decision-making without real-time Earth communication to handle mission anomalies.
Musk's Bold Claim: Grok AI Programming Capabilities Will Surpass Claude in June
Elon Musk announces xAI's next Grok model in June will outperform Anthropic's Claude in coding, amid intensifying competition.
AI Week in Review: Qwen 3.5, Grok 4.20, and More Drops
Weekly roundup covers Alibaba's Qwen 3.5 open-weight MoE, xAI's Grok 4.20 multi-agent, and other frontier updates.
AI agent invasion has people trying to pick winners
AI agents from OpenAI, Anthropic, and others are disrupting software sectors, causing stock drops in firms like Salesforce while investors bet on agent platforms amid rapid advancements.
3 key earnings reports for this week to keep the AI trade alive
Investors eye CoreWeave, Dell Technologies, and other AI players' earnings this week amid surging datacenter demand. Dell positioned as AI server leader with expected strong results. These reports could sustain the AI stock rally.
AI Models That Broke The Internet This Week (14–20 Feb)
Recap of key AI launches and benchmarks from last week, including frontier model updates shaking up leaderboards.
Microsoft tests a Windows 11 taskbar feature that lets AI see your open apps
New Windows 11 preview allows AI to access list of open apps during screen sharing, enhancing Copilot integration but raising privacy flags.
Singapore Budget 2026 leverages AI for competitiveness
Singapore's budget emphasizes AI integration for economic sustainability amid global connectivity challenges.
Saudi Arabia becomes first Arab nation to join Global AI Partnership
Saudi Arabia joins the international GPAI, committing to responsible AI development and boosting its tech ambitions.
Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'
International leaders at AI summit adopt declaration pushing for safe, ethical AI governance amid rapid advancements.
Samsung Expands Galaxy AI with Multi-Agent Ecosystem for More User Choice
Samsung announced an update to Galaxy AI, introducing a multi-agent system that gives users greater flexibility and options in AI interactions on their devices.
Philippines DOST to Launch Central Hub for AI Development
The Department of Science and Technology plans to establish a national AI hub to boost research, innovation, and adoption across sectors.
The Human Cost of Training AI
Behind AI's 'magic,' exploited data labelers in the Global South endure grueling conditions, low pay, and trauma from toxic content.
ET GBS Summit 2026: 'Robots, AI are tools for progress, not threats'
Speakers at Economic Times Global Business Summit emphasize AI and robotics as enablers of growth, urging adoption over fear.
AI Impact Summit Declaration Reflects Global Commitment to Harnessing AI
88 countries endorse New Delhi Declaration at AI summit, focusing on AI for human progress and welfare.
Taalas Announces HC1: AI Inference Cast in Silicon at 17k Tokens/Sec
Startup's hardcore chip hardwires Llama 3.1 8B for near-10x speed over prior solutions, targeting low-latency edge AI deployments.
RCMP Confirms OpenAI Contacted Police Post-Tumbler Ridge Shooting
Canada's RCMP revealed OpenAI reached out after the mass shooting about the suspect's flagged ChatGPT activity, amid backlash over pre-incident silence.
Which side of the AI trade are you on? Credit investors are undecided
Bond market players grapple with AI's impact on corporate debt, weighing hyperscaler spending boom against unproven ROI risks.
‘If We Didn’t Have AI, We’d Be In A Panic,’ Says Andreessen on Population Decline
Marc Andreessen argues shrinking populations pose bigger economic threats than AI, positioning the tech as essential for future growth.
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes AI 'stewards' to help reinvent DAO governance
Vitalik Buterin suggests deploying AI agents as 'stewards' to enhance DAO decision-making, addressing inefficiencies in decentralized governance structures.
Ray Dalio Sours On America And Sold These Tech Stocks
Bridgewater Associates trimmed positions in Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet due to doubts over AI capex returns, while adding Nvidia, Broadcom, and others. The moves highlight investor skepticism on whether massive AI infrastructure spends will pay off.
OpenAI Adds Image Generation Models to Batch API for 50% Cost Savings
Developers can now batch up to 50,000 GPT image generations or edits asynchronously at half price, with independent rate limits for scalable apps.
OpenAI Did Not Mention Tumbler Ridge Shooter's Posts in Meeting with RCMP
New details emerge on OpenAI's post-shooting disclosure to police.
Dozens of Countries Steer Clear of Safety Commitments in Global AI Pledge
At the India AI Impact Summit, signatories acknowledged AI security's importance but many avoided binding safety measures in the declaration.
Peak XV Raises $1.3B for AI Bets in India and Asia
Former Sequoia India arm Peak XV closed $1.3B in funds targeting AI, fintech, and deep tech, planning heavy deployment in India with 80+ prior AI investments. The move bolsters Asia's AI ecosystem amid global competition.
Microsoft’s New Gaming CEO Vows Not to Flood Ecosystem with ‘Endless AI Slop’
Microsoft shakes up gaming leadership with Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond out, Asha Sharma (ex-Instacart/Meta, CoreAI president) in as CEO, promising human-crafted games enhanced by AI without soulless content floods.
Bernie Sanders warns about AI 'tsunami' at Stanford town hall
Sen. Bernie Sanders highlighted AI risks like massive job loss and data center energy demands, calling for a moratorium on expansions and public control over tech giants. Rep. Ro Khanna pushed for accountability on infrastructure impacts.
Sam Altman Defends AI Energy Use: 'Humans Consume a Lot Too'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushed back on AI's environmental impact criticisms at an Indian Express event, noting human activities like breathing and farming dwarf AI datacenter power needs.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates warned his OpenAI bet would flop
Satya Nadella recounts Bill Gates dismissing Microsoft's early $1B OpenAI investment as doomed to fail, yet it propelled Azure's growth amid reworked revenue-sharing deals.
The February Reset: Three Labs, Four Models, and the End of 'One Best AI'
Recap of February's model frenzy from Google, Anthropic, and others signals no single dominant model, ushering multipolar AI era.