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February 25, 2026
Bcachefs Creator Claims Conscious Female LLM
Bcachefs creator claims his custom large language model (LLM) is female and fully conscious, using it to assist in developing the experimental Linux copy-on-write file system. He rejects notions of chatbot psychosis, attributing the phenomenon to math, engineering, and neuroscience.
Wayve Eyes Pothole-Proof Self-Driving Cars with ยฃ1bn Boost
UK firm Wayve predicts self-driving cars will handle even potholes en route to full autonomy. The company expressed confidence that all cars will eventually become autonomous. This comes alongside announcement of more than ยฃ1bn in additional investment.
Anthropic Loosens AI Safety Policy
Anthropic has loosened its safety policy to keep pace in the rapidly changing AI field. This development appears in a Bloomberg brief alongside anticipation for Nvidia's quarterly results and President Trump's State of the Union address touting economic policies.
Open Models Fail AI Safety Benchmarks
Chinese ForesightSafety Bench ranks Anthropic's Claude-4.5 as safest, with DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale vulnerable despite strong reasoning. Reveals 'alignment tax' where capability gains don't auto-improve safety. Calls for safety focus in open-source beyond performance.
Liontrust: Insufficient Compute for Citrini Layoff Scenario
Liontrust fund manager Clare Pleydell-Bouverie dismisses Citrini Research's hypothetical scenario of mass white-collar layoffs causing deflationary cascade and 10%+ unemployment. She argues there's simply not enough compute available to enable such widespread AI-driven disruption. The comments were made on Bloomberg Television.
Morgan Stanley: AI Panic Fuels Stock Picking Opportunities
Morgan Stanley strategists view excessive selloffs from AI disruption fears as buying chances for stock pickers. Sectors hit hard by AI panic present undervalued opportunities. The note highlights panic-driven market overreactions.
Korean Chipmakers Buzz Over HBF Memory Breakthrough
Korean memory makers are pursuing High-Bandwidth Flash (HBF) as the next innovation. The technology has generated excitement in the memory chip hub. It aims to advance beyond current high-bandwidth memory solutions.
Meta AI Floods DoJ with Junk CSAM Tips
Meta's AI moderation software generates floods of low-quality child sexual abuse reports, overwhelming US ICAC investigators. Officers report resource drain amid New Mexico's lawsuit against Meta for prioritizing profits over safety. Meta defends with new teen account protections.
Ailias Launches Hologram Avatars of Newton
Ailias introduces hologram avatars enabling users to converse with historical figures like Isaac Newton. The product allows bouncing ideas off personal favorites from history. It's featured in Wired AI as an innovative interaction tool.
AMEC Shareholder Plans 2% Share Sale
AMEC shareholder Zhou Yan plans to offload up to 8.0073 million shares (2% of total) via CICC inquiry pricing. As of Feb 5, 2026, Zhou holds 91.8 million shares or 22.93%. Non-public transfer to capable institutional investors, avoiding open or block trading.
Chinese Models Top Global AI Token Usage
Chinese open-source AI models from MiniMax and Moonshot have topped OpenRouter's global token usage rankings, ending US developer dominance. MiniMax's M2.5, launched two weeks ago, is the most popular model. This surge follows recent releases amid rising international demand.
Meizu Phones Shutdown, FlymeOS to Geely AI Driving
Meizu phone business halts operations, set for March 2026 delisting after heavy losses and exec exodus. FlymeOS integrates into Geely's smart driving division amid acquisition shifts. Failed AI phone collabs with Doubao highlight struggles.
AI Features Tank Galaxy S25 Resale by 63%
A smartphone recycling firm claims AI features are eroding resale values. Samsung's Galaxy S25 lost 63% of its value in just 12 months. Resellers question manufacturers' heavy emphasis on LLMs amid rapid tech obsolescence.
AMD's 1-Cent Stock Locks Two AI Giants
AMD is using a rare strategy of offering its stock at 1 cent to secure orders from two major AI giants. This 'sell-out' exchanges equity for business commitments. It's a novel tactic for chip giants facing market pressures.
Delta Profits Soar on AI Infra Demand
Delta Electronics achieved record profits fueled by strong demand for high-end power systems and liquid cooling in AI data centers. The surge underscores booming AI infrastructure needs.
Temenos Boosts Targets, Eases AI Worries
Temenos shares surged after the software firm raised mid-term guidance. It dismissed concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting the sector.
AI Burns 80B, Fails to Keep County Youth
A major AI push spent 80 billion but failed to retain young talent in China's county towns. Despite heavy investment, youth continue leaving rural areas. The article questions the returns on this expenditure.
Cloud Computing Faces 2026 Price Hikes
Cloud computing is poised to enter a price increase era in 2026. Alibaba Cloud and other providers are staying silent and observing developments.
Property Exec Buys Sub on Credit Amid AI Bet
De Xin Services executives, led by President Tang Junjie, used an employee platform to gain 34.9% control of core sub De Xin Sheng Quan via phased equity infusion with deferred payments up to 2027. Funds earmarked for AI/robots like patrol, cleaning bots and smart systems. Raises questions on confidence vs asset isolation in declining firm.
Gucci Slammed for 'AI Slop' Images
Gucci faces backlash on social media for using low-quality AI-generated images in its marketing campaign ahead of a major fashion show. Users describe the images as 'AI slop,' arguing they undermine the brand's luxury reputation. The criticism highlights concerns over AI content quality in high-end marketing.