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 Calls Out "AI Washing" in Corporate Layoffs: Are Companies Using AI as a Convenient Scapegoat?

February 20, 2026

In recent statements, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has raised concerns over companies falsely attributing t...

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Baba Vanga's 2026 AI Prophecy Resurfaces Amid Tech Layoffs!

February 20, 2026

As tech giants Microsoft, Amazon, and Google announce significant layoffs, the internet revives Baba...

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West Michigan Economy Stumbles Amid AI Disruption and Manufacturing Decline

February 14, 2026

West Michigan's economy is grappling with significant challenges, including massive job losses and u...

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Baker McKenzie Slashes 1000 Jobs as AI Looms Large

February 13, 2026

In a bold move towards AI integration, Baker McKenzie is set to cut up to 1,000 jobs, marking about ...

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Is AI Really Behind Those Job Cuts? Companies Blame and Workers Worry

February 13, 2026

The "AI washing" phenomenon, where companies blame AI for job cuts to appeal to investors, is scruti...

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AI: Making Us Smarter or Dumber? The Age-old Debate Finds a Modern Take!

February 10, 2026

The Times of India delves into whether the age of AI is making us smarter or dumber, raising intrigu...

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Anthropic's New Research: Does AI-Assistance Diminish Coding Skills?

February 2, 2026

Anthropic's eye-opening research explores whether relying on AI is detrimental to developing coding ...

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Crew Carwash Cleans Up to Take Top Spot in Glassdoor's 2026 Best U.S. Companies to Work For

January 21, 2026

In an unexpected twist, Crew Carwash sweeps to the top of Glassdoor's 2026 '100 Best Places to Work'...

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Job Shockwave: Major Layoffs Hit the US in Early 2026

January 17, 2026

The first weeks of January 2026 witnessed a wave of layoffs across various industries in the US, fro...

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Elon Musk Wants X to Outshine YouTube in Creator Payouts!

January 1, 2026

Elon Musk hints at a groundbreaking plan for X to surpass YouTube in creator payouts. In response to...