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25 Feb 2026

Perseverance rover achieves 90% autonomous navigation on Mars with new self-driving systems

NASA's Perseverance rover has shattered self-driving records on Mars, completing 90% of its travels autonomously compared to Curiosity's 6.2%. Using Enhanced Autonomous Navigation and the new Mars Global Localization system, the rover can now determine its own position and navigate independently, covering unprecedented distances while exploring Jezero Crater for signs of ancient life.

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Adobe Firefly's Quick Cut uses AI to turn raw footage into a first draft in minutes

Adobe launched Quick Cut, a new AI video editing feature in Firefly that automatically assembles raw footage and B-roll into a structured first draft. Users describe their video goals using text prompts, and the tool edits out irrelevant parts while creating transitions. Available now in beta for Firefly subscribers starting at $10 per month, the feature targets social media creators, product reviewers, and podcasters looking to reduce editing time.

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Santander targets €1 billion annual boost from AI investments as it expands customer base to 210M

Santander unveils ambitious plans to generate over €1 billion in business value annually from artificial intelligence and data initiatives by 2028. The Spanish banking group aims to grow its customer base from 180 million to 210 million while implementing mandatory AI training for all employees and scaling AI copilots that already support 40% of contact center interactions.

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Trump demands Big Tech cover AI data center power costs as electricity prices surge 6% nationwide

President Trump announced a ratepayer protection pledge requiring major tech companies to generate their own power for AI data centers, addressing consumer concerns over rising electricity prices. Companies including Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, and OpenAI will meet at the White House on March 4 to formalize commitments many have already made to shield Americans from soaring energy costs driven by data center expansion.

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Gucci faces backlash over AI images ahead of Milan Fashion Week debut under new creative director

Gucci sparked controversy by using AI-generated images to promote its upcoming Milan Fashion Week show, drawing criticism for abandoning human models and photographers. Critics question how the technology aligns with the fashion house's claims of celebrating creativity and Italian craftsmanship, with some calling the content 'AI slop.'

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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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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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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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