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09 Feb 2026

AI stethoscope doubles detection of heart valve disease, outperforming traditional methods

New research shows artificial intelligence-powered stethoscopes can detect heart valve disease with 92% accuracy compared to 46% using traditional methods. The AI algorithm identified twice as many cases of previously undiagnosed moderate-to-severe disease, potentially enabling earlier treatment and saving thousands of lives.

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Indian AI models beat global giants in speech recognition as Voice of India benchmark exposes gaps

A new national benchmark reveals that leading global AI systems from OpenAI and Microsoft struggle to understand how Indians actually speak. Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based startup, consistently ranks first across 15 Indian languages, achieving 93%+ accuracy while OpenAI's models trail by over 50 percentage points in the comprehensive evaluation.

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EU charges Meta with antitrust violations over blocking rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp

The European Commission has accused Meta of violating EU competition rules by blocking third-party AI assistants like ChatGPT and Copilot from WhatsApp. Brussels is considering emergency interim measures to force the tech giant to restore competitor access while its antitrust investigation continues, warning that Meta's policy could cause serious and irreparable harm to the AI assistant market.

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Alibaba unveils Qwen3.5 AI chatbot for agentic era but faces crushing user demand

Alibaba launched its new Qwen3.5 model designed for independent task execution, claiming it beats major U.S. rivals on benchmarks while being 60% cheaper. But the AI chatbot's ambitious coupon giveaway campaign collapsed under customer overload, with 10 million orders in just nine hours forcing the company to halt the promotion and ask users for patience.

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STMicroelectronics lands multi-billion dollar AWS deal to power AI data centers

STMicroelectronics announced a multi-year, multi-billion dollar strategic partnership with AWS to supply advanced semiconductors for next-generation AI data centers. The Franco-Italian chipmaker will provide high-bandwidth connectivity chips and power management solutions for hyperscale operations. AWS received warrants to acquire up to 24.8 million STMicro shares at $28.38, vesting based on product payments over seven years.

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Google tests Personal Intelligence in NotebookLM to learn how users think and work

Google is testing Personal Intelligence in NotebookLM, enabling the AI-powered note-taking tool to learn from user conversations and adapt responses. Unlike Gemini's version, NotebookLM Personal Intelligence appears limited to analyzing chat history within the app rather than pulling data from other Google apps. The feature may allow users to set editable personas at both global and per-notebook levels.

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Apple's iOS 26.4 Beta Set to Launch With Smarter Siri and Long-Awaited AI Features

Apple is preparing to release the first developer beta of iOS 26.4 during the week of February 23, bringing long-delayed Siri upgrades first announced at WWDC 2024. The update promises personal context awareness, on-screen intelligence, and cross-app controls, alongside new emoji additions and performance improvements.

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Firmus Secures $10 Billion from Blackstone to Build Australia's AI Infrastructure Empire

Australian artificial intelligence infrastructure developer Firmus has finalized a $10 billion debt funding package led by Blackstone and Coatue Management to expand its AI training and inference data centers. The company is awaiting a $2 billion computer order from Nvidia and is close to securing Meta as a major customer, positioning Australia as a potential AI export hub.

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Montage Technology soars 50% in Hong Kong debut after $902 million AI chip IPO

Chinese chip designer Montage Technology surged over 50% in its Hong Kong stock market debut after raising $902 million at the top of its pricing range. The world's largest memory interconnect chip supplier attracted strong investor interest, with retail orders oversubscribed more than 700 times, signaling renewed appetite for AI-related IPOs despite broader market volatility.

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08 Feb 2026

Danish apps surge as Greenland crisis drives wave of consumer activism against US goods

Danish apps designed to help consumers boycott US goods experienced explosive growth during the Greenland diplomatic crisis. Made O'Meter saw 30,000 downloads in three days while NonUSA topped 100,000 downloads, reflecting how geopolitical tensions can rapidly reshape consumer behavior and accelerate adoption of AI-powered shopping tools across Europe.

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Anthropic cofounder says human skills will matter more than ever as AI reshapes the job market

Daniela Amodei, cofounder of Anthropic, argues that uniquely human qualities like communication, empathy, and critical thinking will become more critical in the age of AI, not less. She reveals that Anthropic prioritizes these soft skills in its hiring process, even as AI takes on more technical tasks. Her literature background and career path underscore the growing value of humanities education.

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Elon Musk merges SpaceX with xAI to build AI data centers in space, creating $1.25 trillion entity

Elon Musk announced the merger of SpaceX and xAI, creating a $1.25 trillion tech conglomerate that aims to launch satellite data centers in space. The deal values SpaceX at $1 trillion and xAI at $250 billion, with an IPO expected in June. While Musk claims space-based AI compute will become the lowest-cost option within two to three years, experts question the technological feasibility and timeline of launching up to a million satellites to serve as orbital data centers.

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07 Feb 2026

Big Tech races to nuclear energy for AI data centers, but massive hurdles loom ahead

Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are betting billions on nuclear energy to power their AI data centers, partnering with Bill Gates' TerraPower and Sam Altman-backed Oklo. But experts warn of significant challenges: construction timelines stretching into the 2030s, costs in the billions, and unproven small modular reactor technology that has yet to deliver at scale.

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OpenAI's AI Earbuds Named Dime Could Launch Simpler Than Expected Due to Component Shortages

OpenAI's first hardware product appears to be AI earbuds named Dime, according to leaked patent filing details. The company may launch a basic version first in 2026, with more advanced AI-powered earbuds delayed until component prices stabilize. Memory price hikes and production risks have reportedly forced OpenAI to scale back its initial ambitions.

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Anthropic raises $30 billion in Series G, doubling valuation to $380 billion as AI race heats up

Anthropic has closed a massive $30 billion Series G funding round, more than doubling its valuation to $380 billion. The artificial intelligence startup, backed by GIC and Coatue, is accelerating its competition with OpenAI while its Claude Code model drives enterprise adoption. With a revenue run rate now at $14 billion and growing 10x annually, Anthropic faces mounting questions about profitability amid heavy infrastructure spending.

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