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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Democratic Party of Korea Pioneers AI Strategy for 2026 Local Elections: A Modern Political Game Changer

February 22, 2026

The Democratic Party of Korea is stepping into the AI realm with a dedicated strategy team to enhanc...

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Meta Platforms' Bold Move: Perplexity AI Talks Before Multibillion-Dollar Scale AI Deal

February 15, 2026

In a surprising turn of events, Meta Platforms reportedly engaged in acquisition talks with Perplexi...

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AI Takeover Incoming? Microsoft Predicts White-Collar Automation in Just 18 Months!

February 14, 2026

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman predicts that AI will automate most white-collar jobs within 12-18...

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SoftBank's $4.2 Billion Windfall from OpenAI Boosts Profits Again

February 12, 2026

SoftBank Group Corp. has struck gold yet again, reporting a lucrative $4.2 billion gain from its Ope...

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SoftBank's Earnings Soar with a Hefty Boost from OpenAI Investment

February 10, 2026

SoftBank is experiencing a financial windfall, thanks to a staggering $4.45 billion gain from its in...

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Elon Musk's Talent Quest at xAI: Crafting Engineering Elites

February 4, 2026

Elon Musk's latest initiative in the AI recruitment landscape has stirred the pot with xAI forming a...

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OpenAI's Bold Move: From Research Pioneer to ChatGPT Powerhouse

February 4, 2026

OpenAI's recent shift in strategy marks its focus on enhancing ChatGPT over experimental projects li...

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Anthropic's AI Expansion Down Under: Claude Sets the Stage in Australia

January 16, 2026

In a bold move to enhance its global presence, AI startup Anthropic is setting its sights on Austral...

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Breaking: SoftBank Finalizes Massive $40 Billion Investment in OpenAI, Securing Over 10% Stake!

December 31, 2025

SoftBank has officially concluded its staggering $40 billion investment in OpenAI, securing over 10%...

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Meta's $2 Billion AI Power Move: Manus Acquisition and Decoupling from China

December 30, 2025

Meta has made a bold leap in the AI industry by acquiring Manus, a leading AI startup specializing i...