Anthropic has accused Chinese AI firms DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax of conducting large-scale intellectual property theft by using “distillation” techniques to replicate the capabilities of its Claude chatbot. The firms reportedly created over 24,000 fraudulent accounts and engaged in 16 million exchanges with Claude. “These campaigns are growing in intensity and sophistication,” Anthropic stated, highlighting significant national security risks associated with their evasion of US export controls.
Honor Device Co. will unveil its first humanoid robot at MWC Barcelona, leading its transition from smartphones to AI robotics. The robot targets consumer service roles like shopping assistance and reflects Honor's broader strategy to build a smart ecosystem backed by a multibillion-dollar investment. Alongside, Honor will launch the Magic V6 foldable phone with enhanced durability, the AI-powered MagicPad4 tablet, and MagicBook Pro 14 laptop, amplifying its AI-driven ambitions in a competitive market.
Google Classroom has introduced AI-suggested feedback powered by Gemini for written assignments, allowing teachers to receive tailored draft comments based on individual student submissions. This feature began deployment on February 19, 2026, aiming to reduce the time educators spend on feedback. According to a Google Workspace team representative, this innovation enables “high-quality, personalized support” while keeping educators in control of the final comments, boosting efficiency in grading processes.
Amazon has announced a $12 billion investment in northwest Louisiana, establishing new data center campuses anticipated to create 540 full-time jobs and support an additional 1,710 positions. This investment will also see up to $400 million directed towards local water infrastructure improvements. "We're creating hundreds of high-paying jobs," states David Zapolsky, Amazon's Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer. The project aims to enhance local economic growth and community engagement.
OpenAI's Frontier platform enables enterprises to deploy AI coworkers capable of handling tasks across systems, such as resolving customer issues by accessing CRM data and managing workflows. The initiative partners with firms like McKinsey, Accenture, and Capgemini to facilitate AI strategy and integration. McKinsey's QuantumBlack division will focus on operational redesign, while Accenture emphasizes full lifecycle AI program delivery. Currently available to select customers, broader access is anticipated soon. This could transform AI adoption and operational efficiency for businesses.
The U.S. launches the Tech Corps, a program designed to deploy volunteers for AI development in partner countries, notably including India. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Michael Kratsios emphasized that true AI sovereignty involves leveraging top technology. "Real AI sovereignty means owning and using best-in-class technology for the benefit of your people," he stated. Volunteers will serve 12 to 27 months, starting in fall 2026, as the U.S. aims to bridge the AI adoption gap globally.
A video of Dr. Manish Taneja testing Gemini AI's capabilities in a critical care situation has gone viral, raising concerns in the medical community. During the assessment, the AI identified symptoms of ventilator-associated pneumonia and recommended treatment options based on lab results. This incident has ignited debates about AI's role in healthcare, with some arguing it could enhance decision-making, while others fear it challenges human judgment, prompting a rethink on AI integration in clinical settings.
Two apps from developer Codeway on the Google Play Store have leaked 12TB of user data, including over 1.5 million images, after a misconfigured cloud storage setup. The apps, including the Video AI Art Generator, collected 8.27 million files since June 2023, exposing sensitive KYC details from the IDMerit app. Researchers found 72% of analyzed apps have similar vulnerabilities stemming from hardcoded secrets in their code, raising urgent security concerns.
Sarvam has launched its Indus AI chat application, now available on Android and iOS, offering voice commands and seamless multilingual support across all Indian languages. The app features AI capabilities for web searches and task automation, along with the ability to analyze uploaded documents and files. Built on homegrown Sarvam language models, such as Sarvam-30B and Sarvam-105B, Indus aims to carve a niche among competitors like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, significantly enhancing AI accessibility for Indian users.
The U.S. launches the Tech Corps, a program designed to deploy volunteers for AI development in partner countries, notably including India. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Michael Kratsios emphasized that true AI sovereignty involves leveraging top technology. "Real AI sovereignty means owning and using best-in-class technology for the benefit of your people," he stated. Volunteers will serve 12 to 27 months, starting in fall 2026, as the U.S. aims to bridge the AI adoption gap globally.