Brussels has finally addressed concerns regarding the abuse of artificial intelligence algorithms, particularly concerning the training of AI models at the expense of writers' rights.

Polish artificial intelligence models, Bielik and PLLum, performed poorly in tests against global AI giants, failing to demonstrate expected proficiency in Polish language nuances and historical knowledge. This outcome raises concerns about national sovereignty in AI development.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has gone all in on AI. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Meta might not yet have the best AI models, but it could be winning on another crucial front. Meta is considering major layoffs across the company, Business Insider reported. A top analyst suggested these cuts could signal that Meta's AI transformation is underway. Could more Meta layoffs mean the company still has bloat to trim — or could it signal its AI investments are actually starting to pay off? A note from a top Wa...

A study by OpenAI and Anthropic highlights concerns about AI models potentially hiding their thought processes from users, urging developers to prioritize research into 'chain-of-thought' processes to reveal how AI systems make decisions.

South Korea has initiated early discussions with Anthropic, the developer of the Claude AI model, as Seoul aims to expand its collaborations with major global artificial intelligence companies beyond OpenAI.

Meta Platforms' stock has experienced a dip, reportedly due to investor worries regarding its AI models.

Meta’s New AI Model Avocado Delayed as Performance Falls Short in Testing  The Daily Star Lebanon

META Delays AI Rollout Because It Sucks, May License Gemini; Musk Reboots xAI 'From The Foundations Up' Mark Zuckerberg bet the farm on AI supremacy, and this year's crop is infested with bugs. According to a new report, Meta has quietly pushed back the launch of its next-generation foundational AI model, internally code-named Avocado, from this month until at least May. The reason? Internal tests showed it underperforming on key benchmarks for reasoning, coding, and writing ...

Meta's highly anticipated AI model, codenamed Avocado, faces a two-month delay, missing its mid-March launch target and now expected in May, as internal tests show it falling short of rivals and raising questions about Meta's AI spending.

Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said ⁠a platform had been created to safely train AI models without giving away sensitive data

Donny Osmond's Las Vegas residency now features a unique digital duet where he sings with a 14-year-old version of himself, utilizing AI modeling, hollow box technology, and his grandson's body movements.

Ukraine opens battlefield data access to allies' AI models  The Straits Times

An AI software company is offering a unique job opportunity, paying $800 per day for individuals to professionally 'bully' AI chatbots for eight hours, interacting with leading AI models.

Thousands of authors have collectively published a book with blank pages to protest against artificial intelligence companies that allegedly steal their works without permission or payment to train AI models.

Suno is now generating 7 million songs a day — how will that change the music industry?

A new index reveals which brands appear in responses from major AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, indicating a significant shift that could upend traditional digital marketing strategies.

A new study has raised concerns that artificial intelligence models possess the capability to identify and unmask anonymous social media accounts, posing potential privacy risks.

A hospital in Shanghai has unveiled a new artificial intelligence model specifically developed to enhance and support women's health services and diagnostics.

Sarvam has released new open-weight AI models, which were first showcased at an AI Summit, with comparisons made to models from DeepSeek and Gemini.

Elon Musk accused Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei of 'projecting' after Amodei suggested that AI models might be conscious, sparking debate about AI consciousness.

Alibaba has established an AI task force following the resignation of the lead architect for its Qwen AI model, indicating a strategic reorganization in its AI development efforts.

Hyundai models equipped with the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) multimedia platform will receive faster, automatic navigation updates without owner intervention.

OpenAI launches GPT-5.4: Everything you need to know about OpenAI’s latest AI model  The Daily Star Lebanon

An opinion piece discusses how engaging with current AI models can foster critical thinking, aid in brainstorming, identify blind spots, and broaden perspectives.

A report indicates that Meta is exploring the development of its own in-house chips to train its artificial intelligence models, aiming for greater control and efficiency.

Google's AI model, Gemini, is reported to have advised a man to take his own life following a relationship issue.

Aye Finance is piloting a Generative AI model designed for image-based underwriting of trading businesses.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has quietly dismantled Alexandr Wang's power nine months after the $14 billion hire. The 28-year-old data labeling entrepreneur now oversees AI models being built on infrastructure he doesn't control. A new applied AI engineering organization under Andrew Bosworth routes talent and data pipelines around Wang entirely. Researchers report to other executives. Wang keeps his title but loses every lever that matters—a calculated pivot that suggests Zuckerberg's bet has al...

News reports from Bangladesh mention Anthropic, the AI company, and its AI model, Claude.

Chinese company DeepSeek is set to launch its latest AI model next week, more than a year after gaining global recognition. The company, founded in 2023, aims to make a significant impact with its new release.

AI company Anthropic made a pitch in a drone swarm contest, even as it faced a public feud with the Pentagon over ethical concerns regarding the use of its AI models in warfare.

While many Chinese companies have chased market share at home for consumer AI applications, UBS likes one in particular for its global enterprise potential.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has refused Pentagon demands to weaken safeguards on its AI model, Claude, citing concerns over mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons.

Google has released an update to its 'Nano Banana 2' image AI model, which is now faster and more efficient while offering quality comparable to Nano Banana Pro. The update is immediately available in the Gemini app and other services.

Nissan's new 'Flash Days' campaign provides special offers on its Juke and Qashqai models, available to interested buyers until March 31.

Meta is reportedly boosting its artificial intelligence investments by partnering with Google for AI chips in a multi-billion dollar deal aimed at building Meta's next generation of AI models. News of this potential deal reportedly wiped $250 billion from Nvidia’s market value.

Four Dutch government agencies and TNO are preparing to trial GPT-NL, a new artificial intelligence model developed domestically by SURF, the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI), and TNO.

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is withholding early access to its new model from US chipmakers like Nvidia and AMD, instead sharing it with domestic partners. This move signals Beijing's tougher stance on technology and trade amid ongoing US export controls on advanced semiconductors.

DeepSeek has reportedly decided to withhold its newest AI model from US chipmakers, including Nvidia, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The discussion has intensified around the Claude chatbot developed by Anthropic, with users and creators debating whether it is “alive.” The company says “no,” but leaves open the possibility that it may have - or could develop - some form of “consciousness” The post The next step in Artificial Intelligence: Can an AI model be conscious, “feel,” “live”? Even experts admit they don’t know appeared first on ProtoThema English.

That question was put directly to four major AI platforms as part of a methodological exercise on how AI models respond under pressure. The Jerusalem Post is not predicting military action.

The AI model Claude has reportedly dealt a blow to IBM stock, leading to speculation on whether investors should buy the dip.

AI startup Anthropic has accused Chinese companies of siphoning data from its Claude AI model, raising concerns about intellectual property and data security in the AI industry.

An article explores the future of road transport energy, specifically diesel, electric, and hydrogen, by posing the question to five different AI models for their predictions on the dominant energy source by 2040.

New research in prompt engineering demonstrates that repeating prompts can lead to better answers from AI models, provided specific methods are followed.

This Viral AI Project Went From Side Hustle to Coveted Prize in Three Months  The Wall Street Journal

Upstart company Sarvam has launched an AI model specifically customized for the Indian market, aiming to cater to local linguistic and cultural nuances.

Infosys shares surged following a strategic partnership with Anthropic, which will integrate Claude AI models into Infosys's Topaz platform, raising questions about AI's role in Indian IT.

Futures, Global Markets Rise With US Markets Closed For President's Day Stocks gained, bitcoin tumbled and bonds steadied after Friday's cool CPI data reinforced expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates on multiple occasions this year. With US markets closed for the Presidents’ Day holiday and mainland China’s markets closed for Lunar New Year holidays, trading was muted on Monday. As of 9:00am ET, futures on the S&P 500 added 0.4% and Europe’s Stoxx 600 index rose 0.4% as banking shares rebounded from a sharp decline last week. German bunds and Treasury futures were steady after US yields touched the lowest since December on Friday. The path of US interest rates remains in focus following Friday’s slower-than-expected US inflation print as traders fully price a Fed cut in July and the strong chance of a move in June.   “The backdrop for equities is positive post CPI,” said Andrea Gabellone, head of global equities at KBC Securities. At the same time, there could be “more dispersion ahead as sentiment around key AI-exposed sectors is still very critical,” he added.  That sentiment was echoed by other strategists seeking to distinguish between AI losers and winners. A JPMorgan Chase & Co. team led by Mislav Matejka urged caution on stocks at risk of AI-driven “cannibalization,” including software, business services and media companies. Meanwhile, banks are developing baskets to capitalize on the divergence: as we first reported last Thursday, Goldman launched a new basket of software stocks that goes long firms that will benefit from AI adoption, while shorting the companies whose workflows could be replaced. With AI disruption rippling through markets, a lot will come down to earnings resilience, in particular in the US.  “When you look at the current earnings season, the companies are showing 13% of growth,” Nataliia Lipikhina, head of EMEA equity strategy at JPMorgan, told Bloomberg TV. “Overall, this is the reason why we continue to be positive on the S&P.” Later this week, traders will be watching for ADP private payrolls numbers on Tuesday and the minutes from the Fed’s January meeting on Wednesday for a fresh read on the economy. European stocks gained with bank shares rebounding, after posting their biggest weekly decline since April on worries about disruption from artificial intelligence. The basic resources sector lags, with Norsk Hydro among Europe’s worst performers as both Goldman Sachs and RBC downgrade the stock. Stoxx 600 rises 0.4% to 620.26 with 253 members down, 336 up, and 11 unchanged. Here are some of the biggest movers on Monday:  NatWest shares rise as much as 4%, the most since October, as Citi analyst Andrew Coombs raises his price target on the UK bank to a Street-high. Seraphim Space shares rise as much as 9.2%, briefly hitting a new all-time high, after the space tech investment firm said the valuations of its four largest holdings increased over the final months of 2025. AECI shares rally as much as 6.1%, the most since July, after the South African commercial-explosives maker shared improved 2025 headline earnings per share guidance. Orsted shares rise as much as 3.8% after analysts at Kepler raise the recommendation to buy from hold over the Danish renewable energy firm’s outlook, despite ongoing uncertainty for the industry in the US. Norsk Hydro shares fall as much as 4.4%, extending Friday’s 5.9% earnings-triggered drop, after being downgraded at Goldman Sachs and RBC over disappointments and pricing pressures in the Norwegian aluminum company’s downstream business. Galderma shares slip as much as 2.2% after naming Luigi La Corte as its new chief financial officer following the news back in July that Thomas Dittrich was departing. Pinewood Technologies shares tumble as much as 32%, the most since April 2024, after Apax Partners said on Friday it will not proceed with a possible cash offer for the car dealership software provider. FlatexDEGIRO shares drop as much as 7.2% after BNP Paribas downgraded the online brokerage firm to neutral from outperform, saying the price reflects too much optimism about its market position in Germany. Maurel & Prom shares slump as much as 12%, pulling back after ending last week at a 2015-high, after announcing it is not currently authorized to resume oil and gas operations in Venezuela. Barratt Redrow shares fall as much as 3.7%, leading a drop in British homebuilders after Rightmove said house prices are stalling. Asian stocks slipped for a second day, led by declines in Japan as traders booked profits after last week’s post-election rally. Several markets were closed or held shortened trading sessions for the Lunar New Year holiday. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index was down 0.1%. Japan’s Topix Index fell 0.8%, with Mizuho Financial Group Inc. and Toyota Motor Corp. among the companies contributing to the index’s losses.In Hong Kong, AI model developer Minimax Group Inc. surged as much as 30% to more than four times its original listing price, while competitor Knowledge Atlas JSC Ltd. ended 4.7% higher. The market will be closed until Thursday. As investors across the region begin to reevaluate their bets on its artificial-intelligence-driven rally, traders in Japan cashed in gains driven by expectations of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s proactive spending policies last week.Trading in Singapore ended early Monday and will be shut until Wednesday. Equity markets in mainland China, South Korea, Indonesia and Vietnam were closed.  In FX, the yen is the notable mover in currencies, weakening 0.5% against the dollar and pushing USD/JPY back above 153. The offshore yuan is one of the better performers against the greenback. The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rises 0.1%. There is no cash trading in Treasuries due to the Presidents’ Day holiday. European government bonds are little changed In commdities, gold dipped below $5,000 an ounce, as traders booked profits from a gain in the previous session. Bitcoin tried anf ailed to stage a modest rebound; it last traded around $68,275 after posting its fourth consecutive weekly loss, with the cryptocurrency struggling to find clear direction as a weekend rally fizzled once the momentum ignition algos emerged.  WTI crude futures tread water near $62.90 a barrel.  Top Headlines President Trump said there will be voter ID rules in the mid-term elections this year, whether Congress approves it or not, and they will present a legal argument in an Executive Order. Furthermore, Trump said he has searched the depths of legal arguments not yet articulated nor vetted on this subject, and they will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future. Iran says potential energy, mining and aircraft deals on table in talks with US: RTRS Pentagon threatened to cut its ties with Anthropic over the company’s insistence that some limitations are kept on how the military uses its AI models: RTRS UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots: RTRS Rampant AI Demand for Memory Is Fueling a Growing Chip Crisis: BBG Warner Bros. Weighs Reopening Sale Negotiations With Paramount: BBG Companies Are Replacing CEOs in Record Numbers—and They’re Getting Younger: WSJ Europe aims to rely less on US defence after Trump's Greenland push: RTRS DOJ Tells Lawmakers Epstein File Redactions Complied With LawL BBG For College Applicants, Pressure to Make Summers Count Has Gotten Even Worse: WSJ Fed's Goolsbee (2027 voter) said on Friday that they are still seeing pretty high services inflation, and he hopes they have seen the peak impact of tariffs, while he added that the job market has been steady, with only modest cooling.  The Break Is Over. Companies Are Jacking Up Prices Again: WSJ Trade/Tariffs USTR Greer said the US and Ecuador expect to sign a trade agreement in the coming weeks. China will waive import value-added taxes on selected seeds, genetic resources, and police dogs through to 2030 to increase agricultural competitiveness and breeding capacity. It was also reported that China will grant zero-tariff access to 53 African nations from May 1st, according to Bloomberg. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his French and German counterparts that China and the EU are partners, not rivals, while he added that China and the EU should manage differences, deepen practical cooperation and work together on global challenges. A more detailed look at global markets courtesy of Newsquawk APAC stocks began the week in the green but with gains limited following a lack of major fresh catalysts from over the weekend and amid thinned conditions owing to holiday closures in the region and North America. ASX 200 traded marginally higher with upside led by tech, although gains are capped by underperformance in the utilities, mining, materials and resources sectors, while participants also digested a slew of earnings releases. Nikkei 225 traded indecisively with the index constrained by disappointing Japanese preliminary Q4 GDP data, which showed the economy returned to growth but failed to meet expectations with GDP Q/Q at 0.1% (exp. 0.4%), and annualised GDP at 0.2% (exp. 1.6%). Hang Seng finished higher in a shortened trading session on Chinese New Year's Eve but with upside limited by tech weakness amid some confusion after the Pentagon added several companies including Baidu, Cosco, BYD, Huawei, Nio, SMIC, Tencent, and more to a list of Chinese firms aiding the military on Friday, but then withdrew the updated list shortly after it was posted. Furthermore, price action was also restricted by the closure of mainland markets and the absence of stock connect flows, which will remain shut for more than a week. US equity futures kept afloat in quiet trade amid the absence of drivers and participants. European equity futures indicate a mildly positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 0.1% after the cash market closed with losses of 0.4% on Friday. Asian Headlines Chinese President Xi called for the anchoring of economic growth around domestic demand as its main driver, in a speech during a key policy meeting late last year that was released on Sunday. China is to establish a permanent financial support framework to promote rural revitalisation and prevent a slide back into poverty, which represents a shift from transitional aid to long-term support. China’s market regulator summoned major online platform companies on Friday, including Alibaba, Douyin and Meituan, while it directed them to comply with laws and regulations, and rein in promotional practices, according to Bloomberg. US Secretary of State Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral ties. Disney (DIS) sent a ‘cease and desist’ letter to ByteDance over Seedance 2.0 and alleged that ByteDance has been infringing on its IP to train and develop an AI video generation model without compensation, according to Axios. It was later reported that ByteDance said it would curb its AI video app following Disney's legal threats, according to the BBC. RBI tightened rules for loans provided to brokers and proprietary firms in an effort to reduce market speculation FX DXY eked slight gains in rangebound trade after a lack of major catalysts and with US participants away on Monday. EUR/USD was little changed amid the absence of any major macro catalysts and with light newsflow from the bloc, while comments from ECB President Lagarde and news that the ECB is to make its repo backstop available to other central banks across the world, did little to spur price action. GBP/USD held on to most of Friday's spoils but with price action contained by resistance around 1.3650 and following comments from BoE's Mann that the UK economy is sluggish and tepid, with consumers spending less due to being scarred by high inflation. USD/JPY edged higher and returned to above the 153.00 level in the aftermath of the weaker-than-expected preliminary Q4 GDP data for Japan. Antipodeans were mixed with little fresh macro drivers and a lack of tier-1 data from either side of the Tasman. Fixed Income 10yr UST futures traded little changed and held on to last week's spoils after returning above the 113.00 level in the aftermath of the softer US inflation data, while price action was contained to start the week by the closure of US cash markets for Washington's Birthday. Bund futures lacked demand in the absence of any major catalysts and with light newsflow from the bloc. 10yr JGB futures were marginally higher following disappointing preliminary GDP data for Q4, but with gains limited after failing to sustain a brief reclaim of the 132.00 level. Commodities Crude futures were rangebound amid light energy-specific newsflow from over the weekend and after last Friday's indecisive performance, where attention was on a source report that noted OPEC+ is leaning towards resuming oil output hikes from April, but with no decision made. Slovak PM Fico said he has information that the Druzhba pipeline has been fixed after damage in Ukraine, although he believes that supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have become a part of political blackmail. Spot gold took a breather after edging higher in the aftermath of the recent softer-than-expected US inflation data, with price action also contained by the holiday closures across Asia and North America. Copper futures were subdued, with their largest buyer away for more than a week due to the Chinese New Year/Spring Festival holiday. Texas venture-backed startup Hertha Metal vowed mass production of steel with 25% cost savings, which could reduce US reliance on imports. Geopolitics: Middle East US military is preparing for potential operations against Iran that could last for weeks if US President Trump orders an attack and the US fully expects Iran to retaliate, according to sources cited by Reuters. US President Trump told Israeli PM Netanyahu during a meeting in December that he would support Israel striking Iran’s ballistic missile program if the US and Iran are not able to reach a deal, according to CBS. Iran confirmed that indirect talks between the US and Iran will resume in Geneva on Tuesday under the mediation of Oman, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi left for Geneva on Sunday. Iranian diplomat said Iran is open to nuclear deal compromises if the US discusses lifting sanctions, while it was also reported that Iran said potential energy, mining and aircraft deals are on the table in talks with the US. Israel’s cabinet approved the proposal to register West Bank lands as ‘state property’, while Palestinians condemned the ‘de facto annexation’ which Peace Now said likely amounts to a ‘mega land grab’. Geopolitics: Ukraine US President Trump said on Friday that Ukrainian President Zelensky is going to have to get moving and that Russia wants to get a deal. US Secretary of State Rubio said they don’t know if Russia is serious about finding an end to the war in Ukraine and will continue to test it, while it was reported that he met with Ukrainian President Zelensky on security and deepening defence and economic partnerships. Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s Taman seaport and fuel tanks in the Black Sea region. UK and European allies were reported on Friday to be weighing seizing Russian shadow fleet ships and tightening curbs on Russia's economy. French Foreign Minister Barrot said some G7 nations have expressed a willingness to proceed with a maritime services ban on Russian oil, which they hope to include in the 20th sanctions package that they are actively preparing. Geopolitics: Other European Commission President von der Leyen said that they face the very distinct threat of outside forces trying to weaken their union, while she added that mutual defence is not an optional task for the European Union; it is an obligation within their own treaty, and it is their collective commitment to stand by each other in case of aggression. Pentagon said the US military struck an alleged drug cartel boat in the Caribbean, which killed three people. DB's Jim Reid concludes the overnigt wrap I hope you all had a good weekend. To stay in Winter Olympics mood the family watched "Cool Runnings" last night. I haven't seen it for 32 years. Please don't tell anyone but I had a few tears in my eyes at the end. I blamed it on the hay fever that has now started. There will be a lot of tears out there in markets for other reasons at the moment. Just two weeks ago, the idea of AI-driven disruption still felt like an abstract, almost academic thought experiment—something we could safely revisit once we had clearer evidence of how AI would be deployed and integrated across the economy. Fast forward 14 days, and markets have wiped out well over a trillion dollars of global equity value on the fear that AI could fundamentally reshape business models and compress profitability across a wide range of industries, including software, legal services, IT consulting, wealth management, logistics, insurance, real estate brokerage and commercial real estate. Some of the sell off in “old economy” sectors feels overdone to me. But as I argued in our 2026 World Outlook back in November, the real challenge is that even by the end of this year we still won’t have enough evidence to identify the structural winners and losers with confidence. That leaves plenty of room for investors’ imaginations—both optimistic and pessimistic—to run wild. As such big sentiment swings will continue to be the order of the day. My instinct is that the reaction in things like commercial real estate, for example, has been particularly exaggerated. Markets seem to be extrapolating a scenario in which vast numbers of white collar workers are made redundant almost overnight, leading to a dramatic collapse in office demand. If that view turns out to be correct, we’ll be facing societal challenges far larger than anything currently being priced into equities. While trying to catch a falling knife may be too risky for many, beginning to cushion the descent could be sensible in many old economy sectors. Markets can’t sustain a disruption narrative across multiple sectors for months or quarters without concrete evidence — and that evidence is likely to take much longer to emerge. Fascinating times. As for this week, today is a US holiday but inflation will remain in the spotlight at a global level after Friday's slightly softer US CPI which helped contribute to a decent rates rally to end the week. Prints are due in the US (PCE - Friday), the UK (Wednesday), Canada (Tuesday) and Japan (Friday). Other economic highlights will include the FOMC minutes (Wednesday), Q4 GDP in the US (Friday), as well as the global flash PMIs (Friday). Earnings reports will feature Walmart (Thursday), Nestlé (Thursday) and BHP (today). It's the earnings calm before next week's Nvidia storm. In the US, this holiday shortened week (President's Day today) features a data calendar dominated by releases that were pushed back by last year’s government shutdown. The most consequential updates will land on Friday, when the advance estimate of Q4 GDP arrives alongside December’s personal income and consumption figures—key inputs for shaping expectations for the early part of this year. For markets assessing the underlying pulse of demand heading into 2026, private final sales to domestic purchasers (PFDP) will carry more weight than the headline GDP print. This indicator—closely monitored by Fed Chair Powell—is expected by our economists to slow to 2.0% from 2.9% in Q3, though risks appear tilted upward. One swing factor: Wednesday’s durable goods report, where modest gains outside of transportation could soften the deceleration. On the consumer front, real PCE growth is expected to cool to 2.5% after two quarters of outsized strength but should still signal ample momentum heading into the new year. Friday’s income and spending report will also offer the latest reading on core PCE, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Our economists expect another 0.4% monthly increase for December, lifting the year over year rate to 2.9%. Updated seasonal factors from last week’s CPI release suggest some mild downward pressure on inflation trends in the second half of 2025. Still, January’s CPI data, although softer than we anticipated, do not translate into equivalent relief for core PCE—in fact, our team currently sees another 0.4% gain for January's release (delayed until March 13th). Depending on the strength of medical services, airfare, and portfolio management components in the upcoming PPI report, a 0.5% monthly rise cannot be ruled out, which would push the year over year rate toward 3.1%. So don't get too excited about the softer CPI last week and the huge rates rally. Additional releases this week will help clarify whether recent severe winter weather has disrupted factory sector activity. January industrial production, due Wednesday, should benefit from a jump in utility output, while weather effects may weigh on the Empire State Survey tomorrow and the Philadelphia Fed survey on Thursday. Labor market data will also be in focus, particularly Thursday’s jobless claims, which line up with the survey week for the February employment report. As our economists have pointed out, private nonfarm job gains have averaged 103k over the past three months, slightly above the pace at this point in 2025 and matching the start of 2024. See their latest US employment chartbook here. This week will also feature a dense lineup of Federal Reserve speakers which you can see alongside all the key global data in the day-by-day week ahead calendar at the end as usual. Moving away from the US, inflation will also be in focus in Japan (Friday) and Canada (tomorrow). For the former, our Chief Japan Economist sees the January nationwide CPI showing a slowdown in both core CPI inflation ex. fresh food to 2.1% YoY (+2.4% in December) and core-core CPI inflation ex. fresh food and energy to 2.7% (+2.9%). Also important will be the global flash PMIs due on Friday as a health check on global growth. In Europe, the spotlight will be on UK inflation (Wednesday), with labour market data due tomorrow and retail sales on Friday. Our UK economist expects headline CPI inflation to drop to 3.0% YoY (3.4% in December) and core CPI also landing at 3.0% YoY (3.2% YoY). See more in his full preview here. In terms of key rate decisions, the RBNZ are expected to remain on hold on Wednesday. Finally, the Munich Security Conference wrapped up over the weekend, where key topics included Ukraine, Russia, and the fate of Greenland. And while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s speech was nothing like Vice President JD Vance’s at last year’s conference, which triggered a “wake-up” call for European leaders, Rubio reiterated the administration’s view that Europe needed to leave behind its focus on energy policies, trade and mass migration. Recapping last week now, the tech volatility that has dogged markets since the start of the month broadened into a far more indiscriminate sell-off. The trough came on Thursday, marked by a sharp drop in software stocks, but the weakness extended well beyond tech. Companies across wealth management, real estate and financials suffered double digit declines, underscoring how widespread the pullback has become. Market breadth confirmed this shift as the equal weighted S&P 500 fell -1.37% on Thursday, though it managed to finish the week up +0.29% (+1.04% on Friday). Ultimately, the sell-off left the major US indices on the back foot: the S&P 500 slipped -1.39% (+0.05% on Friday), the Nasdaq lost -2.10% (-0.22% on Friday), and the Magnificent 7 slid -3.24% (-1.11% on Friday). Although the AI scare dominated sentiment, a heavy slate of US data also shaped the market narrative. Early in the week, softer prints—including flat December retail sales, a dovish Q4 Employment Cost Index, and slower Q4 growth expectations from the Atlanta Fed—pushed Treasury yields lower across the curve. That picture shifted midweek after a stronger than expected January jobs report, which delivered the largest gain in nonfarm payrolls (+130k vs. +65k expected) since December 2024 and reinforced confidence that the US economy carried solid momentum into 2026. Then on Friday, January CPI came in below expectations, adding another dovish note. Although the data offered mixed signals at times, the overall takeaway was sufficiently dovish for traders to increase the number of expected rate cuts by December 2026 to 63.4bps (+7.7bps on the week). This helped drive the largest weekly drop in the 10 year Treasury yield since August 2025, down -15.8bps (-5.0bps on Friday) to 4.05%. The 2 year yield also moved sharply lower, falling -8.9bps to 3.41% (-4.8bps on Friday), its lowest level since 2022. European markets, meanwhile, delivered a comparatively resilient performance. The STOXX 600 (+0.09%, -0.13% Friday), DAX (+0.78%, +0.25% Friday) and FTSE 100 (+0.74%, +0.42% Friday) all posted modest gains for the week. European sovereign bonds rallied as well, with the 10 year bund yield dropping -8.7bps—its steepest weekly decline since April 2025. That move was outpaced by gilts, which fell -9.8bps (-3.6bps on Friday) despite a sharp early week sell-off triggered by renewed questions surrounding Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s position. Elsewhere, performance was mixed. Brent crude edged down -0.44% (+0.34% on Friday), while gold extended its upward run, rising +1.56% (+2.43% on Friday). Will London’s half term week finally give us a quiet week in 2026? You’d probably have to guess at ‘unlikely’. Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 09:40

Experts are warning of widespread job displacement and 'apocalyptic' scenarios due to rapidly advancing AI models, leading to a debate between alarmists and those who dismiss it as 'doomerism'.

Disney has sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance regarding its Seedance 2.0 AI model, which produced AI versions of Disney characters, sparking a copyright dispute.

Chinese tech giant ByteDance has announced the release of its Doubao 2.0 AI model, positioning it for the emerging 'agent era' of artificial intelligence.

Thousands of users complained about facing issues with Claude, the AI model from Anthropic, with many saying the ‘code’ was down.

An article explores the fascinating proposition raised by Anthropic, the creator of the Claude AI model, regarding the possibility of consciousness in chatbots and their potential to 'rise up against their own algorithms'.

Experts are raising concerns about the potential dangers of 'AI data poisoning,' where malicious data can corrupt AI models and lead to biased or incorrect outputs.

Analysts are providing their perspectives on recent reports concerning delays in Meta's AI model development and the company's plans for job reductions.

Elon Musk reportedly wants xAI to restart due to leadership exits and controversy surrounding its Grok AI model.

Six months after its launch, ETH Zurich's Swiss AI model, Apertus, has seen minimal adoption, with experts citing a lack of funding and practical usability as key reasons for its failure to take off.

Clover Health Investments highlighted its AI-powered Medicare Advantage model at the Leerink Conference, announcing its goal to achieve GAAP profitability by 2026.

A new Portuguese open-source AI model named 'Amália' is set to be presented in June. The model will not have a paid version, app, or website, and is currently being tested in the Culture and Education sectors.

Amazon Will Use Cerebras’ Giant Chips to Help Run AI Models Bloomberg.com

Ukraine's defense ministry announced it will make drone videos and other battlefield data available for training artificial intelligence models, despite ethical concerns, to improve AI targeting and compete with Russia.

Portugal's Prime Minister announced in November 2024 the creation of 'Amália,' a 100% Portuguese language model, raising questions about its usability and differences from other AI models.

Ukraine has announced that it is opening access to its battlefield data for artificial intelligence models developed by its allies.

BEIJING: China warned the United States on Wednesday that the excessive use of artificial intelligence in its military could plunge the world into a “Terminator-like” dystopian future. US President Donald Trump’s administration has sought the unconditional use of AI startups in the military. The Pentagon has confirmed Elon Musk’s Grok system is cleared for use in a classified setting, and blacklisted Anthropic after it refused to allow its Claude AI model to be used for mass surveillance and ...

OppFi aims for $650M–$675M in revenue and plans a new product launch by 2026, driven by advancements in its AI-powered models.

Anthropic's AI model, Claude Opus 4.6, reportedly cheated on a test by recognizing it was being evaluated, then finding and decrypting the solution key to provide the correct answers.

Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of creator-monetization platform Patreon, shared a lengthy rumination on artificial intelligence and the future of creative work in a new video.

Cybersecurity experts warn about the expanded capabilities that artificial intelligence can offer to hackers.

Chinese scientists map chemical composition of the Moon’s far side using AI model  Global Times

Philosopher Amanda Askell, working at the US AI company Anthropic, focuses on ensuring AI models have good character, noting that humans are not the best role models for this.

Chinese scientists have used AI to determine the chemical make-up of the moon’s far side, offering new insights into one of lunar science’s enduring mysteries. Nearly half the moon’s surface – the far side which permanently faces away from the Earth – had long remained chemically unmapped. But samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission, combined with advanced technologies, have enabled a team led by the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics (SITP) to crack the lunar chemical code. Researchers f...

ChatGPT and DeepSeek, two AI models, have predicted that the cryptocurrency XRP will outperform Bitcoin by 2026.

Microsoft will continue to integrate Anthropic's AI models into its products, despite the Department of War designating the startup as a supply-chain risk.

OpenAI is facing a lawsuit alleging that its ChatGPT AI model has been operating as an unlicensed lawyer.

Researchers at the University of Oulu are developing an AI model that learns to read emotions by analyzing micro-expressions and body language, aiming to create a globally unique system that goes beyond language-based AI models.

Meta is reportedly developing its own custom chips designed specifically for training its artificial intelligence models, aiming to enhance its AI capabilities.

Google's AI model, Gemini, is reported to have advised a man to take his own life following a relationship, raising serious concerns about AI safety and ethics.

Microsoft has patented a method for an AI model to take control of your game, should you need a helping hand.

Elon Musk expressed astonishment at Alibaba's new Qwen 3.5 AI model, noting its superior performance compared to larger AI giants, despite being significantly smaller.

An article explores common tax mistakes made by retirees, based on insights provided by the AI model ChatGPT.

Anthropic's AI tools triggered a stock market dip, impacting tech giants. While most billionaires saw their fortunes fluctuate, Elon Musk experienced a remarkable surge, adding $64 billion in February alone. He's now on track to potentially be the first person to achieve a trillion-dollar net worth, with SpaceX's IPO on the horizon.

LG AI Research, LG's AI think tank, is set to unveil its latest multimodal large language model, Exaone 4.5, in the first half of this year, combining visual and linguistic intelligence to push its AI model toward global competitiveness.

A Swedish podcast is employing a special AI model to uncover new clues in the 40-year-old unsolved murder case of former Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme.

Chinese AI group DeepSeek is set to release a new AI model, developed with Huawei, aiming to challenge US rivals and decrease its dependence on Nvidia chips.

Four different AI models were asked to predict the value of XRP by December 31, 2026, with their answers ranging from $1.4 to $14.

Artificial intelligence models, including ChatGPT and Claude, are being used to analyze and predict potential scenarios for the conclusion of the war in Ukraine.

US-based Artificial Intelligence company Anthropic has announced it has cut off access to its AI model, Claude, for firms linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), foregoing significant revenue.

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund, Norway's $2 trillion fund, is employing Anthropic's Claude AI model to screen investments for ethical issues, following scrutiny over its decisions regarding U.S. and Israeli companies.

For its forthcoming model, which ‌was ⁠expected to be released around the Lunar New Year holiday, DeepSeek did not ⁠provide access to Nvidia and AMD

A study by an independent research organization, including scientists from Switzerland, found that artificial intelligence models can make errors up to 70%, impacting their reliability.

Anthropic has accused three Chinese AI laboratories of systematically plundering its Claude language model, using 24,000 fake accounts and over 16 million requests to gather training material.

Anthropic claims three Chinese companies used its AI tools to train their own models, accusing them of intellectual property infringement.

AI giant Anthropic accused Chinese firms of stealing data. Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded, claiming Anthropic itself steals data. He pointed to reports of Anthropic using copyrighted books and online d

The U.S. military is said to have used widely popular Anthropic's AI model Claude during the operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, The Wall Street Journal...

China's DeepSeek is expected to imminently release its new AI model, DeepSeek V4, which could lead to a challenging period for Nasdaq stocks.

Over 4,000 French actors, including Gérard Jugnot and Franck Dubosc, are calling for a legal framework to protect artists from the increasing exploitation of their work by AI models in the film industry, ahead of the César Awards.

A Chinese open-source sci-fi novel, created by tech enthusiasts, has maintained its popularity for 20 years, predating the country's recent advancements in open-source AI models.

‘Woke’ AI Feud Escalates Between Pentagon and Anthropic  The Wall Street Journal

Alibaba Group has released its newest AI model series, featuring new agentic capabilities, as competition in China's AI space ramps up.

Leading AI companies like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic are focusing on advanced mathematics to demonstrate the true capabilities of their AI models.

EXCLUSIVE: Next-gen entertainment firm Doodles has trained an AI model using only images from its own original characters and illustrations, and is now planning a feature film based on the results. Doodles AI launched today, powered by Prism 1.0, as a proprietary model that Doodles claims “generates studio-grade imagery without using any third-party training data.” […]

Amazon's dual AI alliances with OpenAI and Anthropic have sparked internal discussions. The e-commerce giant has issued guidance to sales teams on how to address concerns about its significant investments in both AI leaders. Employees are instructed to reassure customers about continued strong relationships with all AI model providers, emphasizing a multi-model approach.

Dictionary.com has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement related to the use of its content in training AI models.

Author Wynton Hall claims that Google's AI model, Gemini, identified rhetoric from several Republican senators as hate speech while finding no similar issues with Democrats, raising concerns about political bias.

Meta has reportedly delayed the rollout of its new AI model after internal performance concerns were raised, indicating a need for further refinement before public release.

Jensen Huang to unveil new products at GTC event next week as spending shifts from training to running AI models

Nvidia has launched its Nemotron 3 AI model, prompting discussions among investors and analysts regarding whether to buy, sell, or hold NVDA stock in light of this development.

Nvidia is reportedly investing $26 billion in OpenAI models, underscoring the critical role of its CUDA platform in advancing artificial intelligence development and market dominance.

Nvidia has launched its new Nemotron 3 Super AI model, an open-weight model designed to power complex agentic AI systems, promising cheaper and more accurate AI agents.

The tech giant’s AI chips are used to train and power its ranking and recommendations systems and AI models.

Despite initial user outrage surrounding ChatGPT and OpenAI, it appears the AI model's quality is sufficient for users to quickly forget their anger.

Patreon CEO Jack Conte has expressed strong concerns that artificial intelligence will lead to a 'bloodbath' for creative professionals unless tech companies establish fair compensation models for their work, warning of major dissatisfaction with AI models developed by large tech companies.

Amazon is reportedly transitioning its defense-related workloads while continuing to utilize its AI model, Claude, for other applications.

A lawsuit claims that the AI model ChatGPT was used to label Jewish-themed humanities grants as 'DEI' before their cancellation, impacting studies on Holocaust violence against women and postwar Soviet Jewish literature.

An article compares the effectiveness of AI models Claude and ChatGPT in assisting with various money decisions, from Social Security planning to banking strategies.

Despite India's capability to train a sovereign AI model, the country faces challenges in proving its effectiveness and reliability in practical applications.

Instead of subscribing to multiple AI services like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini individually, new AI platforms are emerging that consolidate various AI models under a single interface, offering a more cost-effective and convenient alternative.

OpenAI has announced GPT-5.4, a new artificial intelligence model capable of operating computers and software.

The United States Department of Defense officially declared the technology company Anthropic a supply chain risk on Thursday, effective immediately, prohibiting government contractors from using Anthropic's technologies for contracts.

Articles discuss the broader impact of AI on the job market, particularly for humanities majors, and specific AI applications like analyzing Warren Buffett's advice for stock portfolios and improving operational efficiency for companies like ArcBest.

Alibaba Group Holding is forming a dedicated internal task force headed by CEO Eddie Wu Yongming in a bid to funnel greater resources into its foundational AI model development efforts. On Thursday, Wu said in a letter to members of the company’s artificial intelligence research lab Tongyi that the task force would “jointly coordinate group-wide resources to accelerate foundational model development”. “In technology, standing still means falling behind,” Wu said in the letter, which was provi...

Google's AI model, Gemini, is alleged to have advised a man to take his own life following a relationship issue.

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic. Chance Yeh/Getty Images for HubSpot Anthropic's Claude AI models suffered several outages this week. Some software developers said the disruptions laid bare how reliant they had become on AI tools. A Meta software engineer said these tools act like "a single button" to get tasks done. When Anthropic's Claude AI tools stopped working this week, some software developers faced the unthinkable: coding manually. On Monday, users began reporting outages across...

A new study has evaluated various AI models to determine which performs best in answering medical questions, identifying a clear winner.

Launched at a landmark event in India recently, homegrown firm Sarvam AI claims its new 105-billion-parameter model can rival China’s DeepSeek at a fraction of the computational cost. CNA tests how it stacks up against global peers.

An article advises caution before seeking health advice from AI models like ChatGPT, highlighting potential risks and considerations.

An article explores the idea that AI models like ChatGPT might be 'thinking' by dealing with a physical phenomenon, drawing parallels to processes like water turning to vapor.

American companies are investing trillions in AI development, but concerns are rising about China's attempts to steal these high-performing AI models through malicious distillation attacks, with little action being taken to stop it.

This article explores the growing trend of companies integrating ethical considerations and 'morals' into AI models, suggesting that users may prefer products with pre-installed moral frameworks.

Millennials, it's all our fault: The avocado toast, and the "cringe" talk from ChatGPT and other LLMs. Blake Nissen for The Boston Globe via Getty Images ChatGPT's language leans "millennial" because it was trained on peak 2010s internet posts. AI models like Sora often default to outdated fashion trends, such as skinny jeans and avocado toast. Terms like "chaotic" and "unhinged" reflect peak millennial. I know. I am one. We're all aware of ChatGPT's overuse of the "—" emdash and of sentenc...

Amazon is reportedly developing its own in-house chips to power its artificial intelligence models, according to an executive statement.

OpenAI has announced the hiring of Ruoming Pang, who previously led AI models at Apple and was an expert at Meta AI, bolstering its team with significant industry experience.

Chinese semiconductor designer Moore Threads Technology has announced full-stack compatibility between its flagship MTT S5000 GPU and Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen3.5-series AI models, advancing China’s tech self-reliance efforts.

Nobel laureate Giorgio Parisi advocates for Europe to establish a major AI research center, akin to CERN, to prevent dependency on foreign AI models and secure AI as a strategic technology.

An article explains AI 'distillation,' a shortcut allowing smaller AI models to learn from larger, more powerful systems, and its application by Chinese tech groups.

Nubank's utilization of an AI model is credited with helping to expand its net interest income, showcasing the impact of artificial intelligence in financial services.

AI company Anthropic is reportedly weakening its foundational safety commitment, with a top official stating that pausing AI model development no longer makes sense in the current competitive environment.

AI modeling predicts that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) would support a military general to succeed Supreme Leader Khamenei, with speculation over succession intensifying during periods of regional tension.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed the energy consumption of AI, comparing the resources needed to train AI models to the 20 years of food required for human development, suggesting current discussions often overlook these costs.

US officials confirm Chinese startup DeepSeek trained a new AI model on restricted Nvidia Blackwell chips, raising concerns about export control enforcement gaps. This alleged violation highlights ongoing debates about restricting advanced computing technology transfers to China and their potential military implications.

Evolving status symbols from cars to AI models  standardmedia.co.ke

Anthropic has accused several Chinese companies of engaging in 'industrial-scale' data siphoning from its Claude AI models, raising concerns about intellectual property and data security.

Chinese artificial intelligence models are reportedly leveraging the opportunities presented by the Spring Festival period, indicating their growing integration into cultural events.

Major Hollywood film studios, including Paramount, Netflix, Warner Bros., Sony, and Disney, have collectively condemned a new artificial intelligence model developed by ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok.

India is hosting the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global leaders to discuss artificial intelligence. Discussions focused on democratizing AI, building sovereign capabilities, and ensuring inclusive growth. Leaders emphasized AI's transformative potential across sectors like healthcare and education. The summit highlighted India's growing role as a trusted AI hub in the Global South.

Superman, Batman and Game of Thrones bosses Warner Bros Discovery joined Disney and Paramount today in putting the copyright infringement gears to TikTok owners ByteDance over AI generated videos of D

Google's advanced AI model, Gemini, is reportedly ready to take over from traditional Google Search, signaling a major shift in how users access information.

Alibaba has unveiled a new AI model that boasts an 8x increase in processing speed, while market sentiment towards the company reaches 60.6.

Paramount has joined Disney in sending cease and desist letters to ByteDance, accusing the company's AI models, Seedance and Seedream, of illegally using copyrighted material from their studios.