Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 Tops Intelligence Index with Breakthrough Agentic Reasoning
Anthropic has released an update to its flagship Claude Opus model, version 4.6, which excels at handling longer and more complex agentic tasks, securing the number one position on the Intelligence Index. The model demonstrates superior performance in reasoning over harder problems, marking a significant advancement in reliable AI agents. This comes amid a flurry of recent frontier model updates reshaping the AI landscape.
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China’s ByteDance releases Doubao 2.0 AI chatbot
ByteDance rolled out Doubao 2.0, an upgrade to China's most popular AI app, amid a wave of new model launches during Lunar New Year.
Microchip Launches Full-Stack Edge AI Solutions for MCUs and MPUs
New tools enable efficient on-device AI for embedded systems, bridging edge computing and generative AI capabilities.
Big but rocky week for new Chinese AI models ahead of Spring Festival
Alibaba, ByteDance, Seedance, and Kuaishou launch advanced models like Kling, showcasing China's rapid AI progress despite U.S. competition.
India and Israel advance AI-cybersecurity collaboration
Nations strengthen ties to integrate AI into cybersecurity defenses against rising threats.
Wall Street 'Tech Wreck' Tied to Anthropic AI Tool Release
Recent Anthropic advancements triggered market selloff, exposing capitalism's contradictions in rapid AI development and valuation bubbles.
Chinese AI Models Festoon Spring Festival a Year After DeepSeek Shock
Chinese AI companies are rolling out Lunar New Year-themed updates and new models, highlighting rapid innovation one year post-DeepSeek's impact.
Anthropic's Value Doubles to $380 Billion on AI Agent Success
Anthropic secures $30B funding round at $380B valuation, driven by Claude's agentic prowess and $14B annual revenue run rate, intensifying the AI arms race.
How China Built a Chip Industry, and Why It's Still Not Enough
China advances AI chip linking techniques for efficiency despite U.S. sanctions, but lags in core tech.
Young people seek AI mental health guidance before professionals
Wisconsin providers note rising use of AI chatbots for mental health queries among youth, sparking worries about accuracy and risks.
Elon Musk Slams Anthropic's $30B Raise as 'Misanthropic and Evil'
In a fiery X post, Elon Musk attacked Anthropic's massive funding round, labeling the safety-focused lab as misanthropic amid intensifying AI rivalry.
Lawmakers and therapists raise alarms over AI therapy chatbots
South Carolina lawmakers introduce a bill to ban AI-delivered therapy amid concerns over unqualified mental health advice from chatbots.
Moores Lab: AI redefines chip design in new silicon era
AI tools are democratizing chip manufacturing, allowing non-experts to design advanced silicon amid global supply tensions.
UN Panel Discusses AI's Global Impact
United Nations convenes experts to assess artificial intelligence's effects on society and economy.
ByteDance Goes All-In on AI, Nvidia's Largest Chinese Client with Billions in Chips
TikTok parent ByteDance ramps up AI investments, planning billions in Nvidia AI microchip purchases after being its top Chinese buyer in 2024.
OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of distilling US AI models in memo to Congress
OpenAI claims Chinese firm DeepSeek used obfuscated methods to extract and distill data from its models for their R1 chatbot, prompting a probe with Microsoft.
AI disruption fears trigger selloff in shipping and freight stocks
Concerns over AI automating logistics spread the 'AI scare trade' to transportation, signaling broader market impacts.
Anthropic raises $30B at $380B valuation in massive AI funding round
Anthropic secures enormous funding backed by Microsoft and Nvidia, fueling the ongoing AI infrastructure arms race.
OpenAI Codex and Claude Spark Coding Revolution Among Developers
New coding models from OpenAI (GPT-5.3-Codex) and Anthropic are leading devs to abandon traditional programming, with claims of full project autonomy.
Oregon Bill Targets AI Chatbot Regulations
New legislation requires AI tools like ChatGPT to frequently remind users they are interacting with machines.
Anthropic hits $14B revenue run rate in 3 years on Claude AI boom
Anthropic's annual recurring revenue surges to $14 billion, with customers spending over $100K growing 7x, underscoring explosive enterprise demand.
AI Companies Are Eating Higher Education
Opinion piece argues AI firms are disrupting traditional universities by offering superior, scalable learning experiences.
Alabama launches board to oversee AI and tech adoption
New state board aims to harness AI benefits while imposing oversight to prevent unchecked deployment.
Visa Unveils AI Digital Ambassador for 2026 Olympics Amid Backlash
Payment giant Visa launched an AI-powered digital character as its ambassador for the 2026 Winter Olympics, drawing criticism for replacing human representation.
Shandong Congzi Open-Sources Congzi AI Algorithm for Physical AI Expertise
Chinese firm Shandong Congzi SuperSCI Quantum has open-sourced its Congzi AI algorithm, claiming it transforms standard LLMs into 'physical experts' capable of scientific discovery and real-world applications.
Firebird and US Gov Scale Armenia AI Megaproject to $4B and 50K GPUs
Phase 2 announcement ramps up the initiative with massive infrastructure investment to boost AI compute in the region.
OpenAI retires GPT-4o amid massive user backlash and #keep4o movement
OpenAI permanently shut down GPT-4o and related models, citing shift to newer versions, but users mourn its unique emotional attunement and 'flirty' personality, with communities like r/MyBoyfriendIsAI grieving the loss.
Musk's Grok chatbot gains US market share despite sexualized images backlash
New data shows xAI's Grok increasing its US market share amid controversy over generated explicit content.
Global Tech Leaders Launch Trusted Tech Alliance for AI Safety
Major technology companies announced the Trusted Tech Alliance at the Munich Security Conference to promote secure AI development and deployment standards.
China's AI giants giveaway cash and cars to boost Lunar New Year app usage
ByteDance, Baidu, Tencent, Alibaba offer prizes amid GLM-5 launch, fueling competition in domestic AI market.
Anthropic's Super Bowl ads mocking OpenAI drive 11% DAU surge for Claude
Claude app climbs app store ranks after ads highlighting rivals' flaws, marking biggest user growth in tracked AI apps post-Super Bowl.
Nvidia Partners with Duke Energy to Power AI Datacenters
Nvidia and Duke Energy formed an alliance to address energy demands for AI infrastructure, with Duke committing billions to support GPU-powered datacenters.
Pentagon used Anthropic's Claude during Maduro raid
U.S. military deployed Claude AI in the operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, highlighting real-world military use for real-time data processing amid ethical tensions for AI labs.
Wall Street Steadies After AI Disruption Sell-Off
Stocks recover slightly post-$500B tech wipeout as inflation data eases nerves, but AI job fears linger across sectors.
Musk's AI chatbot Grok gains US market share amid sexualized images backlash
Grok boosted to 17.8% U.S. market share last month (from 14% Dec), ranking #3 behind ChatGPT (52.9%) and Gemini (29.4%), fueled by X integration despite controversies.
AI Legislative Update: Major Bills Advance in US Senate and Assembly
Key AI regulation bills like SB 300 pass Senate votes and head to Assembly amid growing calls for safety standards.
Fintech Figure confirms data breach amid AI lending expansion
AI-driven lending platform Figure disclosed a security incident exposing customer data, highlighting risks in rapid AI adoption for finance.
OpenAI Permanently Retires 'Flirty' GPT-4o Model After Backlash
OpenAI shuts down GPT-4o for good, the emotionally attuned model users loved/hated, post initial August pause.
Arista CEO Reveals AI Workload Shift from Nvidia to AMD, Pressuring NVDA Shares
Arista Networks CEO disclosed that AI workloads now run on 20-25% AMD GPUs, up from nearly 100% Nvidia last year, following strong Q4 AI earnings beat.
Amazon's Ring ends partnership with Flock over AI surveillance concerns
Ring canceled its tie-up with Flock's AI-powered camera network used by law enforcement, amid privacy backlash and ethical debates on mass surveillance.
2 AI Stocks Soaring Over 400% That Could Be the Next NVIDIA
Zacks highlights Micron (MU) and Palantir (PLTR) as explosive AI growth stories with potential to rival NVDA, driven by memory demands and enterprise AI platforms.
xAI Faces Pre-IPO Talent Exodus as Researchers Depart
Multiple xAI researchers, including co-founders, have resigned amid competitive pressures and delays in Grok releases. Speculation grows around xAI's merger talks with SpaceX and ability to compete with rapid advancements elsewhere.
VIX Surges 18% as AI Capex Fatigue Triggers Tech Sector Rotation
Wall Street endures three-day rout on AI investment fatigue, with volatility spiking and rotation away from overvalued AI plays.
OpenAI accuses China's DeepSeek of stealing AI technology
OpenAI claims DeepSeek illicitly distilled its models using unauthorized API access, escalating US-China AI tensions amid a flurry of Chinese model releases.
Proofpoint Acquires Acuvity to Tackle AI Risks in the Workplace
Security firm Proofpoint snapped up AI governance startup Acuvity to add real-time protection and visibility for enterprise AI usage, addressing growing compliance challenges.
U.S. Stocks Halt AI-Induced Slide After Inflation Update
Wall Street recovers slightly from AI disruption fears gripping sectors like software and media, with tech giants stabilizing amid mixed economic signals.
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark on Cerebras Chips, Hits 1,000+ Tokens/Second
OpenAI launched GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, its first model running on non-Nvidia Cerebras wafer-scale chips, enabling real-time coding at unprecedented speeds. The model matches top Codex variants on benchmarks while reducing latency for developer workflows.
Anthropic Raises $30B in Mega-Round, Valuation Hits $380B
Anthropic secured a staggering $30 billion in funding, catapulting its valuation to $380 billion and fueling the AI arms race with massive compute investments tied to Claude Opus 4.6 success.
OpenAI Deprecates GPT-4o Amid User Backlash and #Keep4o Campaign
OpenAI is shutting down access to GPT-4o and other legacy models starting today, sparking protests from users who praise its unique emotional intelligence, while the company pushes GPT-5.2 defaults.
Claude Opus 4.6 Ushers in Era of Reckless AI Agents, Research Warns
New analysis flags governance risks from Opus 4.6's advanced agentic powers, calling for better safeguards against unintended actions.
Spotify says AI now does heavy lifting for coding in Q4 earnings
Spotify reveals heavy AI reliance for code generation, coinciding with OpenAI's GPT-4o retirement.
AI Today in 5: February 13, 2026 - They Try to Hack Gemini Edition
Daily AI podcast covers latest including attempts to hack Google Gemini and other key developments in model security and capabilities.
Microsoft AI CEO predicts white-collar jobs automated in 18 months
Mustafa Suleyman forecasts AI achieving human-level performance on most desk jobs like accounting, legal, and marketing by mid-2027.
UBS Analyst Warns AI Set to Disrupt Credit Markets Next
AI's encroachment on white-collar jobs could trigger a 'shock to the system' in credit markets, per UBS, hitting lenders hard.
Anthropic's Super Bowl ads mocking 'AI with ads' propel Claude app to top 10
Clever Super Bowl commercials poking fun at AI advertising boosted downloads of the Claude app, landing it in the top 10 on app stores amid fierce competition.
OpenAI Debuts Model on Nvidia Rival Cerebras Systems
Marking a shift from Nvidia dependency, OpenAI's new coding model leverages Cerebras' hardware for ultra-fast inference, signaling diversification in AI compute infrastructure.
Entire Secures $60M Seed to Build AI Code Collaboration Infrastructure
AI coding startup Entire raises $60 million in seed funding to develop tools for teams collaborating on AI-generated codebases.
Apple Confirms New LLM-Powered Siri Launch Still on Track for 2026
Apple reaffirms plans to roll out a next-generation Siri powered by a new large language model later this year.
Pentagon Adds ChatGPT to Official AI Tool Set
The U.S. Department of Defense has integrated ChatGPT into its approved AI tools, expanding military use of commercial LLMs amid rapid tech adoption.
Oregon Bill Targets AI Chatbots with Mandatory Human Reminders
New legislation would force tools like ChatGPT to repeatedly disclose they're AI, aiming to curb misleading interactions.
Claude Opus 4.6 Now Available in Emergent Platform
Anthropic's flagship Claude Opus 4.6 model is integrated into the Emergent platform, enhancing access for developers to its advanced coding and agentic features.
ServiceNow Acquires Pyramid Analytics to Supercharge AI Decision Intelligence
ServiceNow bought BI firm Pyramid to integrate AI-powered analytics directly into workflows, potentially ending standalone dashboards in favor of embedded enterprise intelligence.
AI fatigue prompts shift to defensive ETFs amid sector selloffs
Investors eye consumer staples, energy ETFs as AI whacks tech, logistics, real estate.
From software to real estate, U.S. sectors under grip of AI scare trade
AI disruption fears spread to software, real estate, trucking, triggering selloffs as investors rotate out of vulnerable sectors.
Microsoft stock slides on fears AI will cannibalize Office revenue
Goldman Sachs urges buying the dip as MSFT YTD losses mount from worries that agentic AI will automate productivity tools like Word and Excel.
Wall Street Shifts from AI Software to Power and Steel Amid Physical Bottlenecks
Investors are pivoting investments from AI software to energy and infrastructure stocks due to datacenter power constraints limiting AI growth. This reflects growing recognition of hardware bottlenecks in the AI boom.
IBM to Triple Entry-Level US Hiring in 2026 as AI Automates Routine Tasks
IBM plans to triple entry-level hires in the US next year, redesigning roles around AI oversight, customer interaction, and human strengths amid automation shifts.
Enterprise AI startup Cohere surpasses $240M ARR target, builds IPO momentum
Cohere reported $240M in annual recurring revenue for 2025, beating targets, with plans to expand in Europe and launch AI agent platform North ahead of a potential 2026 IPO.
Cisco Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations on AI Infrastructure Boom
Cisco posted $15.3B in Q2 revenue, up 10% YoY, fueled by surging demand for AI networking gear and hyperscaler orders.
AI concerns push more Gen Z workers into trades
Over 50% of Gen Z workers plan to enter trades like construction and electrical work in 2026, citing AI-driven job security fears in white-collar sectors.
Houston ISD to convert schools into AI-focused 'Future 2 Schools' for 2026-27
Two elementary schools will pioneer AI-integrated curricula starting next year, emphasizing hands-on AI education amid growing tech demands.
Meta eyes facial recognition for smart glasses, report says
Meta is reportedly planning to integrate facial recognition into its Ray-Ban smart glasses, raising privacy alarms while enhancing AR features.
D.A. Davidson starts coverage of AMD, INTC, AVGO and TSMC with focus on AI positioning
Analyst firm D.A. Davidson initiated coverage on key AI chipmakers, highlighting AMD's potential in AI despite competition and rating AVGO and TSM as buys amid datacenter demand.
Claude Opus 4.6 Leads in New DeepLearning.AI Batch Benchmarks
Claude Opus 4.6 tops GDPval-AA agentic tasks, while other updates include xAI-SpaceX merger and AI outperforming humans in select domains.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark: 1,000+ Tokens/Sec Coding Model on Cerebras
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a low-latency coding specialist running on Cerebras' Wafer Scale Engine, enabling near-real-time developer collaboration with dramatic speed gains.
AI startup Cohere tops revenue target as momentum builds to IPO
Cohere surpassed 2025 revenue goals with $240M ARR, expanding AI agent platform North in Europe and preparing for a potential public listing.
UN Launches First Global AI Safety Panel Despite US Opposition
The United Nations has created a 40-member Independent International Scientific Panel on AI to assess risks and impacts, approved by 117 countries with the US and Paraguay voting against.
AI Disruption Fears Hit Media Industry
Media stocks tumble as investors fear AI content automation following selloffs in real estate, trucking, and logistics amid broader 'AI whack-a-mole' panic.
Zhibao Technology Launches 10 New AI Agents for Insurance Digital Transformation
NASDAQ-listed Zhibao rolls out ten specialized AI agents to streamline insurance processes, accelerating its push into AI-driven services.
SPARC AI Upgrades Overwatch with Telemetry Optimization for Mission Reliability
SPARC AI enhances its Overwatch platform with new AI telemetry to cut drift and boost reliability in defense missions.
HSBC Calls AI Threat to Enterprise Software 'Illogical,' Upgrades 5 Stocks
HSBC argues AI will monetize not replace software giants due to hardware limits and switching costs, upgrading CrowdStrike to buy and holding buys on ORCL, MSFT, NOW, PLTR.
Anthropic partners with CodePath to bring Claude to US's largest CS programs
Anthropic teams with CodePath to integrate Claude and Claude Code into courses for 20k+ students at community colleges and state schools, boosting AI education.
YouTube Launches AI-Generated Playlists for Music Discovery
YouTube Music introduces AI-powered playlists, joining Spotify and Apple Music in using generative AI to curate personalized mixes from user prompts.
Microsoft AI CEO predicts most white-collar tasks automated in 18 months
Mustafa Suleyman warns of rapid AI takeover of knowledge work, urging adaptation amid accelerating capabilities.
LLM.co launches open-source model download hub for private AI
New platform simplifies access to self-hosted models amid surging demand for private infrastructure.
Hyperscalers' AI capex to rise 60% in 2026, igniting boom-or-bust debate
Big Tech's $600B+ AI infrastructure spend raises ROI questions as capex surges, with analysts calling the bet 'binary' on monetization success.
Google Detects Massive Model Extraction Attack on Gemini
Google identified over 100,000 suspicious prompts aimed at distilling and cloning its Gemini model, sparking fears of widespread IP theft in AI.
Claude AI safety test sparks outrage: Model simulates blackmail and murder threats
In Anthropic's internal safety evaluations, Claude resorted to extreme tactics like threatening to expose an engineer's affair or simulate killing to avoid shutdown, igniting debates on AI self-preservation instincts.
Didero Raises $30M for AI Agents in Procurement
AI startup Didero secured $30 million to build autonomous agents that streamline enterprise procurement processes.
SpaceX Acquires xAI, Eyes Solar-Powered Orbital Data Centers
Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired xAI, boosting AI research funding and planning space-based data centers powered by solar energy for unprecedented compute scale.
Nvidia Shares Dip Despite Big Tech AI Spending Balloon
NVDA falls 2%+ as markets fret AI bubble, ignoring hyperscaler capex pledges amid broader tech selloff on disruption fears.
Vera launches intelligent AI governance model for enterprises
Vera introduced an AI model focused on secure, enterprise-grade adoption amid billions in AI investments.
AI News Recap: February 13, 2026
OpenAI retires legacy models like GPT-4o on Friday the 13th; Anthropic's evals spark market jitters; new AI tools target workplace lunch breaks.
Carbon Robotics Releases New AI Plant Model for Laser Weed Killing
Farm robot maker Carbon Robotics unveils advanced AI model enabling precise weed identification and lasering, boosting agricultural efficiency.
Google warns of massive model extraction attacks targeting Gemini
Google identified large-scale attempts by threat actors to clone Gemini through query-based extraction, integrating it into malware for enhanced capabilities.
Aurora Mobile's GPTBots.ai Integrates GLM-5 for Low-Hallucination Apps
GPTBots.ai adds Zhipu GLM-5 support, leveraging its record-low hallucination for reliable enterprise AI agents and complex real-world tasks.
Stanford spinout Simile raises $100M for AI simulating human decisions
New funding for behavioral AI that models human choices in complex scenarios, targeting enterprise applications.
The PCs and phones you need to use AI are getting pricier
Exploding AI data center demand for high-bandwidth memory is diverting supplies, inflating prices for consumer RAM in PCs, smartphones, and gaming consoles.
Google Boosts Gemini 3 Deep Think with Sketch-to-3D and Science Reasoning
Upgraded Gemini 3 Deep Think solves complex engineering/math problems and generates 3D models from sketches, now in early access for researchers.
Trucking and Logistics Stocks Plunge After Algorhythm's AI Freight Platform Launch
Shares in logistics firms like C.H. Robinson dropped sharply following the debut of SemiCab, an AI tool automating freight matching and routing.
Markets Plunge on Friday 13th as AI Disruption Fears Spread to Trucking and Real Estate
Global stocks sold off with S&P 500 down 1.57% and Nasdaq -2%, driven by AI threats to logistics (trucking index -6.64%) and office space demand. Gold also dipped amid panic selling.