Latest AI News: February 2, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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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...

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Sky-High Valuations: OpenAI Targets a Whopping $750 Billion

December 18, 2025

OpenAI is setting its sights on a colossal $750 billion valuation with a prospective $100 billion fu...

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OpenAI's Unstoppable Rise: How It's Leaving Rivals in the Dust

December 18, 2025

OpenAI is pulling ahead in the AI race with a staggering $64 billion in funding, leaving competitors...

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Guardio Sets $80M Funding Target to Solidify Cybersecurity Leadership

December 10, 2025

Guardio, an Israeli cybersecurity firm, has announced a major funding round aiming to raise $80 mill...

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Elon Musk Calls Out SpaceX Valuation Rumors: $80B? Not Quite!

December 7, 2025

Elon Musk has debunked reports of SpaceX's $80 billion valuation, stating they are inaccurate. The t...

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Smith Micro Restructures: 30% Workforce Cut and Leadership Overhaul

November 26, 2025

In a bold restructuring move, Smith Micro, a software company based in Pittsburgh, announces a 30% w...