Latest AI News: February 22, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Anthropic Prepares for Potential IPO: A Game Changer in AI

February 20, 2026

Anthropic, a leader in AI, is eyeing a potential IPO by 2026, driven by substantial growth, aggressi...

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Vega Security Rockets to New Heights with $120 Million Funding Boost

February 18, 2026

Israeli cybersecurity startup Vega Security has achieved an impressive $800 million valuation follow...

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Waymo's $16 Billion Boost: A Red Alert for Tesla's Robotaxi Dreams?

February 5, 2026

Waymo's staggering $16 billion funding, bolstered by a $126 billion valuation, could throw a wrench ...

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Nvidia Eyes $20 Billion Investment in OpenAI Amid AI Boom: What's the Buzz?

February 4, 2026

Nvidia is reportedly nearing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI as part of its latest funding round....

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Elon Musk's xAI Turbocharges AI Race with $6 Billion Series C

February 4, 2026

Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, has raised a staggering $6 billion at a $50 billion valuation, making i...

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OpenAI's $50 Billion Middle East Fundraising Journey: Sam Altman's Bold Move

January 23, 2026

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is in the United Arab Emirates with ambitious plans to secure $50 billion fr...

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AI & Hardtech Fuel Asia's Q4 2025 Startup Funding Resurgence Despite Annual Dip

January 15, 2026

Crunchbase reports a dynamic Q4 2025 for Asia's startup ecosystem, with a surge in funding driven by...

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Israeli Tech's Rollercoaster: Guardio's $80M Raise Amidst Industry Shakeup

December 30, 2025

Israeli tech company Guardio has successfully raised $80 million, highlighting robust growth in cybe...

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OpenAI Targets $100 Billion Funding Amidst AI Arms Race

December 30, 2025

OpenAI is making headlines with its ambitious goal to raise $100 billion by Q1 2026, aiming for a va...

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OpenAI Compute Margin Surges to 70%: A Turning Point for AI Profitability

December 22, 2025

OpenAI's compute margins have impressively doubled to 70% in nearly two years, signaling a significa...