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25 Feb 2026

Anthropic launches Remote Control to manage Claude Code from your phone

Anthropic has unveiled Remote Control, allowing developers to control Claude Code sessions from their smartphones. The feature creates a secure bridge between local CLI environments and mobile devices, letting users monitor long-running coding tasks on the move. Currently available for Claude Max subscribers, it's rolling out to Claude Pro users soon.

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Workday shares plunge 9% as weak guidance deepens AI disruption fears despite CEO's defense

Workday stock tumbled after the company issued soft financial guidance, extending its 40% decline in 2026. CEO Aneel Bhusri defended the HR and payroll software maker against existential AI threats, revealing that Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google all use Workday. But investors remain unconvinced as the company forecasts slower growth and analysts lower price targets.

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Intuit and Anthropic partner to bring customizable AI agents to mid-market businesses

Intuit and Anthropic announced a partnership to deliver tailored AI agents for mid-market businesses, integrating Claude Agent SDK into Intuit's platform. The collaboration enables businesses to build industry-specific agents without technical expertise while bringing financial tools from QuickBooks, TurboTax, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp into Claude's AI products through Model Context Protocol integrations.

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New app detects smart glasses nearby as privacy concerns mount over hidden cameras

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses can detect when someone nearby is wearing camera-equipped smart glasses by scanning their Bluetooth signatures. The app emerged after studies showed nearly 20% of smart glasses users have filmed others without consent, raising urgent questions about privacy in an era of invisible surveillance technology.

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Harvard Study Shows AI Can Predict 71% of Fund Manager Trades, Raising Questions About Fees

A Harvard-led study reveals that AI can predict 71% of mutual fund trading decisions, suggesting much of active management follows detectable patterns. The research, analyzing data from 1990 to 2023, found that the unpredictable 29% of trades is where genuine alpha lives. The findings challenge the justification for high active-management fees and highlight how automation could reshape the $54 trillion asset management industry.

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Google acquires ProducerAI, bringing AI music generation tool backed by The Chainsmokers to Labs

Google has acquired ProducerAI, an AI-powered music platform backed by The Chainsmokers, integrating it into Google Labs. The generative AI music tool uses Google DeepMind's Lyria 3 model to transform text and image prompts into audio, enabling users to generate beats, remix songs, and create custom soundtracks through conversational AI. The move expands Google's AI music capabilities amid ongoing copyright debates in the industry.

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Hyundai Motor Group commits $6.3 billion to build AI data center and robotics hub in South Korea

Hyundai Motor Group announced a massive 9 trillion won ($6.3 billion) investment in South Korea's Saemangeum area to build an AI data center equipped with 50,000 GPUs, a robot manufacturing factory, and hydrogen production facilities. The automaker is accelerating its transformation into a physical AI company amid mounting pressure from US tariffs and Chinese competition.

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Rebel Startups Challenge SK and LG in South Korea's 'AI Squid Game' for National AI Dominance

South Korea launched a state-backed AI competition dubbed 'AI Squid Game' where rebel startups Motif Technologies and Upstage face off against industrial giants SK Group and LG Group. The Ministry of Science and ICT oversees this multi-stage contest to select two best homegrown AI models, marking a shift in government strategy from backing conglomerates to supporting agile tech entrepreneurs in the global AI race.

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Uber engineers built an AI clone of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to practice presentations

Uber engineers developed an AI chatbot modeled after CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to rehearse presentations before meeting with leadership. The tool, called Dara AI, helps teams refine their pitches in a high-pressure work environment. Khosrowshahi revealed that 90% of Uber's software engineers now use AI in their daily workflows, with 30% classified as power users who are rethinking the company's technological architecture.

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Wayve Secures $1.5B From Nvidia, Uber, and Automakers to Scale Self-Driving AI Globally

UK-based Wayve has raised $1.5 billion in its latest funding round, reaching an $8.6 billion valuation with backing from Nvidia, Uber, Microsoft, and three major automakers. The startup's end-to-end AI approach offers an alternative to traditional autonomous driving methods, with commercial robotaxi trials launching in London this year and expansion to over 10 markets planned for 2026.

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WiseTech Global cuts 2,000 jobs as AI ends manual coding era in logistics software

Australian logistics software firm WiseTech Global announced it will eliminate 2,000 jobs over two years as part of an AI-driven restructuring. CEO Zubin Appoo declared the era of manual coding over, citing automation and efficiency gains. The cuts affect 29% of the global workforce, prompting union demands for urgent consultation.

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Amazon's AGI lab leader David Luan exits after two years to focus on teaching AI new capabilities

David Luan, who led Amazon's San Francisco-based AGI lab and developed the Nova Act AI agent, is leaving after less than two years. His departure marks the fourth exit among five Adept co-founders who joined Amazon through a 2024 acqui-hire deal. Luan cited the proximity of AGI as his reason for leaving, stating he wants to spend 100% of his time on teaching AI systems brand new capabilities.

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Jamie Dimon says AI is already displacing JPMorgan workers as bank plans massive redeployment

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon revealed that AI has already displaced workers at the bank, prompting massive internal redeployment plans. With a nearly $20 billion annual tech budget and 150,000 employees using AI weekly, the bank provides an early glimpse into how automation is reshaping the workforce. Dimon urges society to prepare now for broader AI job displacement before disruption unfolds.

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White House Economist Dismisses AI Job Losses as 'Science Fiction' After Market Turmoil

A top White House economist rejected alarming predictions about AI-driven job losses that rattled markets this week. Pierre Yared called the Citrini Research report 'science fiction,' arguing it violates basic economic principles. The administration maintains AI will drive productivity and employment, not destroy jobs.

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Intel backs SambaNova with $350M to challenge Nvidia's grip on AI chip market

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is deepening ties with AI chip startup SambaNova through a $350 million funding round and multi-year product partnership. The collaboration aims to deliver cost-efficient AI inference solutions as Intel works to compete with Nvidia's dominance in the fast-growing artificial intelligence market.

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