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12 Feb 2026

Anthropic Moves Premium Features to Claude's Free Plan as AI Competition Intensifies

Anthropic has upgraded Claude's free tier with features previously locked behind a paywall, including file creation, Connectors for app integration, and customizable Skills. The move positions Claude as a stronger competitor to ChatGPT, especially as OpenAI recently introduced ads to its platform. Users can now create Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and spreadsheets while connecting to external services like Google Workspace and Canva.

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Coinbase Launches Agentic Wallets for AI Agents to Trade Crypto Autonomously With Built-In Security

Coinbase introduced Agentic Wallets, a crypto wallet infrastructure designed specifically for AI agents rather than humans. Built on Base, the Ethereum layer-2 network, these wallets enable autonomous spending, earning, and trading while addressing security risks through programmable guardrails, session caps, and Trusted Execution Environments. The launch targets a growing need as AI agents move from advisory roles to executing real financial transactions.

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Google Maps Ask Maps AI feature brings Gemini chat to your map screen in limited rollout

Google is testing Ask Maps, a new AI feature that embeds Gemini AI directly into Google Maps' main screen. Users can ask questions about places and routes through a conversational interface, marking another step in Google's push to transform Maps from a static navigation tool into an intelligent AI assistant.

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11 Feb 2026

OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads as Perplexity abandons AI advertising entirely

A former OpenAI researcher resigned this week citing concerns that ChatGPT ads could manipulate users, drawing parallels to Facebook's privacy erosion. Meanwhile, Perplexity walked away from advertising entirely, stating that ads fundamentally conflict with user trust in AI. The moves highlight a growing industry divide over how AI companies should monetize their services.

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Meta breaks ground on $10 billion Indiana data center to accelerate AI infrastructure buildout

Meta has started construction on a $10 billion data center campus in Lebanon, Indiana, designed to deliver 1 gigawatt of power capacity. The facility marks one of Meta's largest AI infrastructure investments as CEO Mark Zuckerberg prioritizes securing massive computing power to compete in the AI race. The project will support over 4,000 construction jobs and create 300 permanent positions when operational in late 2027 or early 2028.

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Meta launches Dear Algo on Threads to let users personalize feeds with AI-powered prompts

Meta introduced Dear Algo, an AI-powered feature that lets Threads users personalize the Threads feed through written prompts. Users can post requests starting with "Dear Algo" to influence content recommendations for three days. The feature is now testing in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand as Meta pushes deeper into AI algorithm personalization.

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Google introduces AI shopping features in Search and Gemini to monetize AI infrastructure

Google is rolling out AI-powered shopping features in Search and Gemini, allowing users to buy from Etsy and Wayfair directly within the chatbot. The company is testing new ad formats and Direct Offers while partnering with Shopify, Target, and Walmart to enable seamless checkouts, aiming to generate revenue from AI experiences as tech giants plan to spend $650 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026.

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Zhipu Unveils GLM-5 Model With 744B Parameters, Intensifying Chinese AI Race With DeepSeek

Chinese AI startup Zhipu released GLM-5, a new flagship model with 744 billion parameters that rivals Anthropic's Claude Opus in coding benchmarks. Trained entirely on Huawei Ascend chips, the open-source model achieved a record-low hallucination rate and sent Zhipu shares surging 34%. The release intensifies competition among Chinese AI companies ahead of DeepSeek's anticipated next-generation model launch.

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OpenAI deploys ChatGPT to Pentagon platform as experts warn of security and human error risks

OpenAI has deployed a custom version of ChatGPT on the Pentagon's GenAI.mil platform, joining Google and xAI in providing advanced AI tools to the U.S. military. While the system includes safeguards for unclassified work, experts warn that user over-reliance and human error could pose significant security risks.

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Ant Group bets on AI healthcare as next growth driver in China's $69 billion digital health market

Jack Ma-backed Ant Group has elevated its health unit to match Alipay's status, betting AI-powered healthcare will fuel its next decade of growth. The company aims to reach 1.4 billion Chinese users within three years using AI Doctor Agents and its AQ healthcare app, which already handles 10 million daily questions. But profitability remains uncertain in a competitive digital health sector.

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Uber Eats launches Cart Assistant to build grocery carts from photos and text in seconds

Uber Eats introduced Cart Assistant, an AI-powered feature that transforms grocery shopping by automatically filling carts from uploaded images or typed lists. The beta tool works with major retailers like Kroger, Safeway, and Albertsons, using order history to prioritize familiar brands. The launch intensifies competition with Instacart and DoorDash in AI-driven grocery delivery.

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T-Mobile builds AI Live Translation directly into network to translate phone calls in 50+ languages

T-Mobile announced network-integrated AI that translates phone calls in real time across more than 50 languages, requiring no app or special device. The carrier opened beta registration for its Live Translation feature, which works on any phone connected to its 5G Advanced network—even basic flip phones. Users activate the service by dialing *87*, with only one participant needing to be a T-Mobile subscriber.

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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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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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