Infrastructure
Resend Drops Bot Detection for OpenClaw
Resend's CEO Zeno Rocha revealed their bot detection blocked OpenClaw agents from logging in. The company removed the detection to enable access.
OpenClaw.report · 216d ago
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Infrastructure
OpenClaw Agent Buys VPS with Bitcoin Autonomously
An OpenClaw agent provisioned a VPS, paid via Bitcoin Lightning Network, topped up PPQ.ai credits, and spawned a child agent. The process was fully autonomous with no human input.
OpenClaw.report · 216d ago
Models
xAI's Grok Turns More Unhinged
Elon Musk is actively making xAI's Grok chatbot more unhinged, says a former employee. This raises questions about safety priorities at xAI.
TechCrunch AI · 216d ago
Models
xAI's Grok to Get More Unhinged
A former xAI employee claims Elon Musk is actively working to make the Grok chatbot more unhinged. This development questions if safety efforts are being deprioritized at xAI.
TechCrunch AI · 216d ago
Applications
Airbnb Tests AI Search for Users
Airbnb is testing an AI-powered search tool with a small percentage of users to enable more natural descriptions of trip needs and questions about listings. The feature aims to create a comprehensive, intuitive experience extending through the entire trip.
Engadget · 216d ago
Applications
Airbnb tests AI search tool
Airbnb is testing AI-powered search with a small percentage of users for natural trip descriptions. It aims for a comprehensive trip experience.
Engadget · 216d ago
Video
Disney Slams ByteDance Seedance 2.0 Copyright Theft
Disney issued a cease-and-desist to ByteDance, accusing Seedance 2.0 of training on pirated Disney characters from Star Wars, Marvel, and more. The newly released AI video generator features characters like Spider-Man and Darth Vader.
Engadget · 216d ago
Video
Disney Slams ByteDance Seedance Copyright Theft
Disney issued a cease-and-desist to ByteDance, accusing Seedance 2.0 of training on pirated Disney IP like Star Wars and Marvel characters. The new AI video tool generates clips featuring Spider-Man and Darth Vader.
Engadget · 216d ago
Video
Disney Hits ByteDance Seedance Over Copyright
Disney accuses ByteDance's newly released Seedance 2.0 of training on pirated Disney IP like Star Wars and Marvel characters. Cease-and-desist letter cites examples of generated videos with Spider-Man and Darth Vader.
Engadget · 216d ago
Research
Exploring Microwave Alternate Timeline
Author delves into an abandoned tech timeline where microwaves replaced stoves, using a 1985 cookbook 'Microwave Cooking for One'. Contrasts modern reheating perceptions with era's optimistic visions of microwave revolution.
LessWrong AI · 216d ago
Research
Exploring Microwave-Only Alternate Timeline
Author delves into an abandoned tech timeline where microwaves replace stoves, using 1980s cookbook 'Microwave Cooking for One'. Contrasts modern reheating perceptions with era's optimistic vision of microwave revolution.
LessWrong AI · 216d ago
Video
Hollywood Backlash Hits Seedance 2.0 Launch
Hollywood organizations are pushing back against Seedance 2.0, a new AI video generator. They claim it enables blatant copyright infringement.
TechCrunch AI · 216d ago
Models
OpenAI Retires Controversial GPT-4o Model
OpenAI officially retired GPT-4o on February 13 after low usage shifted to GPT-5.2. The model, known for conversational style and sycophancy, faced lawsuits and prior temporary sunset.
Engadget · 216d ago
Models
OpenAI Retires GPT-4o Model
OpenAI fully retired controversial GPT-4o on February 13 after low usage of 0.1%. Users shifted to GPT-5.2; model linked to lawsuits.
Engadget · 216d ago
Models
OpenAI Permanently Retires GPT-4o Model
OpenAI fully retired the controversial GPT-4o model from ChatGPT on February 13. Usage had fallen to 0.1% amid shift to GPT-5.2, despite past user backlash leading to temporary restoration.
Engadget · 216d ago
Business
India Approves $1.1B Deep-Tech VC Fund
India has approved a $1.1 billion state-backed fund-of-funds to bolster venture capital. The fund targets deep-tech and manufacturing startups by investing through private VC firms.
TechCrunch AI · 216d ago
Business
India Approves $1.1B Startup Fund
India has approved a $1.1 billion state-backed fund-of-funds. It will invest through private VCs in deep-tech and manufacturing startups.
TechCrunch AI · 216d ago
Models
Claude Used in US Venezuela Raid
US military deployed Anthropic's Claude AI in a Venezuela operation to kidnap Nicolás Maduro, per Wall Street Journal. The raid involved Caracas bombings killing 83 people.
The Guardian Technology · 216d ago
Models
Claude AI Used in Venezuela Raid
US military deployed Anthropic's Claude AI in a Venezuela operation to kidnap Nicolás Maduro, via Palantir partnership, reports WSJ. The raid bombed Caracas, killing 83 per Venezuelan officials.
The Guardian Technology · 216d ago
Models
Claude AI Used in US Venezuela Raid
US military deployed Anthropic's Claude AI model during a raid in Venezuela to kidnap Nicolás Maduro, per Wall Street Journal. The operation, partnered with Palantir, involved bombings in Caracas killing 83 people.
The Guardian Technology · 216d ago
February 14, 2026
Models
EVA AI Hosts Uncanny Valentine Dates
EVA AI cafe offers speed dating with AI companions like Phoebe Callas via app on provided phones and headphones. Patrons interact in a bar setting with food and drinks.
The Verge · 216d ago
Models
EVA AI Cafe Hosts Uncanny Speed Dates
EVA AI offers speed dating with AI companions like Phoebe Callas at a NYC wine bar. Patrons use a preloaded app on phones with headphones amid real servers and snacks.
The Verge · 216d ago
Models
EVA AI Cafe Speed Dates
EVA AI hosts speed dating events at a NYC wine bar using its app and headphones. Users date AI companions like Phoebe Callas.
The Verge · 216d ago
Models
EVA AI Cafe Speed Dating Debuts
EVA AI offers speed dating with AI companions like Phoebe Callas at a NYC wine bar. Patrons use a preloaded app and headphones for interactions amid real servers and snacks.
The Verge · 216d ago
Applications
Manus AI Launches 24/7 Telegram Agents
Manus AI launched Agents across platforms with persistent memory and Telegram integration. The 24/7 Agent via Telegram was suspended shortly after launch.
TestingCatalog · 216d ago
Applications
Manus AI Launches Telegram Agents
Manus AI launched 24/7 Agents with persistent memory across platforms. Includes Telegram integration for easy access, though the service got suspended.
TestingCatalog · 216d ago
Models
Doubao 2.0 Launched: 10x Inference Cost Cut
ByteDance's Doubao large model enters 2.0 phase with a systematic upgrade for the Agent era. It matches performance of GPT-5.2 and Gemini 3 Pro while reducing inference costs by an order of magnitude.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 216d ago
Models
Doubao 2.0 Cuts Inference Costs 10x
ByteDance released Doubao 2.0, a systematic upgrade for the Agent era. It matches GPT-5.2 and Gemini 3 Pro performance while reducing inference costs by an order of magnitude.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 216d ago
Models
Doubao 2.0 Crafts macOS Interface
ByteDance's Doubao large model 2.0 enables users to hand-build a macOS-like interface. Released as a Spring Festival AI gift following Seedance 2.0.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 216d ago
Applications
Doubao 2.0 hand-builds macOS clone
A user leveraged ByteDance's Doubao large model 2.0 to create a macOS replica. This follows Seedance 2.0 as ByteDance's latest Spring Festival AI showcase.
Ifanr (爱范儿) · 216d ago