Latest AI News: February 20, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Sam Altman and Dario Amodei: Tangled Hands, Tangled History at India AI Summit

February 20, 2026

The awkward refusal of Sam Altman and Dario Amodei to hold hands at the India AI Impact Summit symbo...

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OpenAI vs. Anthropic: AI Wars Heat Up Over Super Bowl Ads

February 6, 2026

A recent Super Bowl ad by Anthropic has sparked a fiery feud with OpenAI, highlighting the industry'...

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Aliisa Rosenthal Transitions from OpenAI to Acrew Capital, Leading a New Wave in AI Venture Capital

January 23, 2026

Aliisa Rosenthal, previously OpenAI's head of sales, joins Acrew Capital as a general partner. With ...

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OpenAI Appoints Former Slack CEO Denise Holland Dresser as Chief Revenue Officer: A Strategic Move Towards Commercial Expansion and Revenue Growth

December 11, 2025

OpenAI, renowned for its AI advancements, has strategically appointed Denise Holland Dresser, former...

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Silicon Valley Challenges AI Safety Advocates with Bold Shift: Is Caution Now 'Uncool'?

October 18, 2025

In the ever-evolving world of AI, major players in Silicon Valley, like OpenAI, are pushing the boun...

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Canada's AI Edge: How OpenAI's Call to Action Could Spark Economic Transformation

October 9, 2025

Canada is poised to harness its AI prowess for economic growth, as outlined by an OpenAI executive u...

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Fidji Simo Takes the Helm at OpenAI: A New Chapter Begins

May 20, 2025

Fidji Simo, former CEO of Instacart and head of the Facebook app, has been appointed the new CEO of ...

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Elon Says Game On: Musk's OpenAI Legal Battle Goes to Trial!

May 4, 2025

Elon Musk's fraud claims against OpenAI are heading to trial, with a California judge greenlighting ...

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OpenAI's For-Profit Restructure Faces Backlash: Ethics vs. Expansion!

April 24, 2025

Former OpenAI employees urge California and Delaware to block the company's switch to a for-profit m...

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OpenAI's $40 Billion Power Play: SoftBank Cash Boosts AI Giant to $300 Billion Valuation

April 1, 2025

In a landmark move, OpenAI secures a groundbreaking $40 billion funding package, spearheaded by Soft...