Latest AI News: February 23, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Heartbreak in AI Land: OpenAI's Beloved GPT-4o Bids Farewell

February 14, 2026

OpenAI announces the retirement of its highly esteemed GPT-4o model, leaving many users in turmoil. ...

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Andreessen Horowitz Bets Big on AI Companions with Investment in Shizuku AI

February 11, 2026

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has led a seed funding round for Shizuku AI, a Japanese startup focused o...

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Deepfakes & Digital Deception: How AI is Shaping 2026's Reality

February 3, 2026

In 2026, deepfakes and AI companions have become seamlessly integrated into everyday life, posing ne...

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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman Predicts Personalized AI Companions for All Within 5 Years!

January 20, 2026

Microsoft's AI CEO, Mustafa Suleyman, has shared an audacious vision of the future, forecasting that...

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Elon Musk's Grok AI Companions: Bridging Digital Companionship with Ethical Quandaries

September 28, 2025

Elon Musk introduces Grok AI companions on the X platform, offering users emotional support through ...

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AI Necklace 'Friend' Sparks Privacy Outrage and Social Backlash

September 12, 2025

The AI wearable necklace 'Friend,' designed by 22-year-old Avi Schiffmann, is making waves for all t...

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Elon Musk's xAI Launches Anime-Style AI Companions: Bold, Sexy, and Controversial

August 23, 2025

Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, has entered the world of anime-style AI companions with a controversial...

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Elon Musk's Grok AI: Meet the New Virtual Heartthrob

July 18, 2025

Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, announced a new male AI companion for their Grok chatbot, drawing inspi...

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Musk's xAI Unleashes Raunchy Grok Companions: A Valentine's Day Treat or Trouble?

July 18, 2025

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, introduces provocative AI companions for their Grok chatbot, sparking c...

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Elon Musk's Grok AI Companions Spark Controversy: Here’s What You Need to Know!

July 18, 2025

Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, has introduced new companions - Valentine, Ani, and Bad Rudi - stirrin...