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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Amazon's AI-Powered Spring Cleaning: 16,000 Job Cuts Announced for 2026

February 17, 2026

In a dramatic move, Amazon plans to cut 16,000 corporate jobs by early 2026, marking a significant w...

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Amazon's 'Refreshing' Layoff Turn: A Tech Manager's Perspective

February 15, 2026

In the wake of Amazon's large-scale layoffs, Hemant Virmani, a tech manager, views his unexpected jo...

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Amazon's AI Ambitions Fuel Massive Layoffs in Washington

February 12, 2026

A surge in Washington state layoffs, driven by tech titan Amazon, highlights a growing trend of real...

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Meta's Bold Shift: Reality Labs Weathers VR Layoffs Amid Strategic Pivot to AR and AI

February 12, 2026

Meta's Reality Labs is undergoing significant restructuring, cutting over 1,000 jobs as the company ...

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SoftBank's AI Gamble Pays Off: $19.8 Billion Gain on OpenAI Stake!

February 12, 2026

In a major financial triumph, SoftBank Group Corp. has reported its fourth consecutive profitable qu...

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Elon Musk Faces 'X-odus': Half of xAI's Founding Team Departs Amid SpaceX IPO Buzz

February 11, 2026

In a whirlwind of moves, half of xAI’s founding team calls it quits, potentially throwing a wrench i...

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xAI Faces Massive Exodus: Six Co-Founders Depart Under Elon Musk's Watch

February 11, 2026

In a surprising twist, six out of the twelve co-founders of Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, have left t...

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From Layoff to Triumph: Tech Professional Scores 3x Salary in Three Months

February 10, 2026

Discover the inspirational journey of a tech professional who transformed his career after a devasta...

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ChatGPT Dips Toes Into the Ad Waters – What You Need to Know About OpenAI's Latest Move

February 10, 2026

OpenAI has embarked on a new journey by introducing ads in ChatGPT in the United States, specificall...

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Tech Layoffs Hit Hard: 25,000 Jobs Lost in 2026's First Month

February 3, 2026

As 2026 kicks off, tech giants like Oracle, Amazon, and Meta announce significant layoffs, adding up...