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11 Feb 2026

China's Premier Li Qiang calls for power and computing resources to accelerate AI advancement

China's second-ranking official, Premier Li Qiang, announced the country must better coordinate power and computing resources to advance artificial intelligence. He emphasized pushing for scaled and commercialized applications while creating a favorable environment for AI firms and talent, alongside expanding international technology exchanges.

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Mistral AI commits $1.4 billion to build data centers in Sweden, marking Europe's AI autonomy push

French AI startup Mistral is investing 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion) in new data centers in Sweden, marking its first infrastructure investment outside France. The move signals a major step toward building independent AI capabilities in Europe as the continent races to establish tech sovereignty and reduce reliance on U.S. competitors like OpenAI.

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ChatGPT Deep Research now runs on GPT-5.2 with source controls and real-time tracking

OpenAI has upgraded its Deep Research feature in ChatGPT with the GPT-5.2 model, introducing the ability to specify research sources, a full-screen report viewer with citations, and real-time progress tracking. The upgrades to Deep Research feature aim to deliver more accurate, citation-backed insights for professionals conducting complex research tasks.

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Lenovo Tech World '26 India Edition Unveils Next Generation AI Ecosystem and Enterprise Strategy

Lenovo brings its global AI showcase to India with Tech World '26, a two-day event in New Delhi featuring AI PCs, enterprise solutions, and Hybrid AI innovations. The event highlights India's growing role in Lenovo's global AI expansion with sessions on Agentic AI, gaming, and business transformation from February 11-12.

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Microsoft AI chief predicts artificial intelligence will automate most white-collar jobs in 18 months

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman claims artificial intelligence will reach human-level performance on most professional tasks within 12 to 18 months, potentially automating roles in law, accounting, marketing, and project management. While some business leaders echo these warnings, skeptics point to studies showing limited productivity gains and question whether AI washing is driving premature layoffs.

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AI-powered romance scams explode to $3 billion as deepfakes infiltrate dating apps

Romance scams have reached unprecedented levels, costing Americans $3 billion in 2024 alone. AI is transforming these scams from crude catfishing attempts into sophisticated operations using deepfake technology, voice cloning, and AI chatbots. Scammers can now manage 20+ victims simultaneously using automated toolkits complete with fake personas and conversation scripts.

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Airtel launches AI fraud alert to protect users from OTP-related banking scams across India

Bharti Airtel has unveiled an AI-powered fraud detection system that delivers real-time alerts when customers receive banking OTPs during suspicious calls. Already live in Haryana, the network-level solution aims to combat social engineering tactics as Indians reportedly lost Rs. 54,000 crore to digital arrest scams.

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Fi Money abandons consumer neo-banking for AI-driven B2B tech services, announces layoffs

Bengaluru-based fintech startup Fi Money is pivoting from B2C neo-banking to B2B technology services, shutting down consumer-facing products and implementing staff layoffs. Co-founder Sujith Narayanan announced the shift follows a period of honest reflection, with the company now focusing on deep technology, AI, and building complex systems for enterprises after years of mounting losses and regulatory challenges.

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ByteDance pursues AI chip manufacturing deal with Samsung amid $22 billion AI investment push

ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is negotiating with Samsung Electronics to manufacture its first in-house AI chip, targeting 100,000 units this year. The deal includes securing scarce memory chip supplies as the Chinese tech giant plans to spend over $22 billion on AI procurement in 2025, marking a strategic shift toward self-reliance in AI infrastructure.

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OpenAI faces California AI safety law violations over high-risk GPT-5.3-Codex release

OpenAI is under fire from watchdog group The Midas Project for allegedly violating California's new AI safety law with its GPT-5.3-Codex coding model release. The company's first model to hit "high" cybersecurity risk failed to implement legally required safeguards, raising questions about compliance with the state's SB 53 regulations that came into effect in January.

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OpenAI Fires Safety Executive Ryan Beiermeister Who Opposed ChatGPT Adult Mode

OpenAI terminated Ryan Beiermeister, VP of product policy, in early January after she opposed plans for ChatGPT adult mode. The company cited sexual discrimination against a male colleague as the reason, which Beiermeister strongly denies. The firing has sparked debate about safety concerns, AI erotica features, and the timing amid internal disagreements over allowing sexually explicit conversations in ChatGPT.

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Freshworks revenue forecast beats estimates as AI adoption accelerates despite profit concerns

Freshworks projected annual revenue above Wall Street estimates, driven by strong AI-driven software demand for customer support and IT services. However, the company's profit forecast fell short of expectations due to higher tax rates and strategic reinvestment. CEO Dennis Woodside defended against AI disruption concerns, citing competitive gains against ServiceNow and growing adoption of Freddy AI across 8,000 paying customers.

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DRAM Shortage Fueled by AI Boom Sends Laptop Prices Soaring Through 2028

The AI boom has created a severe DRAM shortage, pushing memory prices up 80-90% in early 2026. Memory-chip makers like Micron, Samsung, and SK Hynix are shifting production to high-bandwidth memory for AI data centers, leaving consumer-grade memory scarce. Major laptop makers including Dell and Lenovo are raising prices 15-30%, with Intel's CEO warning there's no relief until 2028.

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China's humanoid robots pivot to entertainment rentals at $145 before tackling factory floors

Chinese robotics firms are launching robot rental services starting at $145 for weddings and events as humanoid robots find their first viable market. Botshare's platform offers dancing, kung fu-performing robots across 50 cities, while industry leaders Agibot and Unitree each shipped about 5,000 units in 2025, dominating global deliveries of nearly 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide.

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Pennsylvania rezoning request denied as local resistance halts Talen Energy data center plans

Montour County commissioners in Pennsylvania rejected Talen Energy's rezoning request for hundreds of acres intended for data center development. The decision follows months of community opposition over concerns about rising power bills and environmental damage. The project was expected to serve Amazon's AI infrastructure needs, but joins a growing list of Big Tech projects halted by local pushback.

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