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11 Feb 2026

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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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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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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10 Feb 2026

Facebook rolls out AI features to animate profile pictures and transform Stories with Meta AI

Facebook unveiled new Meta AI features designed to boost user engagement on its flagship platform. Users can now animate profile pictures with preset motion effects, restyle Stories and Memories using generative AI prompts, and add animated backgrounds to text posts. With 2.1 billion daily active users but declining cultural relevance among younger demographics, Meta is betting these AI-powered features will help Facebook appeal to Gen Z and recapture its social media dominance.

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Chile unveils Latam-GPT, an open-source AI model built to combat bias in Latin America

Chile launched Latam-GPT, the first open-source artificial intelligence language model trained on Latin American cultures. Developed by CENIA with $550,000 in funding, the model uses over eight terabytes of regional data to address linguistic biases in AI systems trained primarily on English content. The initiative positions Latin America as an active player in the global AI race.

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