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 WeChat Moment: Adopting a Chinese Strategy for Global Reach

January 24, 2026

OpenAI is taking a page from China's playbook by mirroring Tencent's WeChat strategies to become a '...

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Elon Musk's X Unveils Smart Cashtags: The Next Step Toward a Financial Super App

January 14, 2026

Elon Musk's X introduces Smart Cashtags, enabling users to tag and track assets directly from the ti...

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WeChat and Chinese Banking Apps Check ByteDance's Doubao Mobile Assistant Amid Privacy and Security Concerns

December 4, 2025

Tencent's WeChat and several leading Chinese banks have restricted devices using ByteDance's Doubao ...

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Elon Musk Sets His Sights on Transforming Twitter into 'X': More Than Just a Rebranding

November 5, 2025

Elon Musk, known for his audacious plans, is setting the stage for a complete overhaul of Twitter—no...

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Elon Musk's 'X' Sets Sights on Financial Services: The Future of the 'Everything App'

June 20, 2025

X, Elon Musk's ambitious social media platform, is diving into financial services with plans to prov...

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X Unveils XChat: The Future of Messaging with a Dash of Controversy

June 3, 2025

Get ready to redefine your messaging experience as X (formerly Twitter) introduces XChat, featuring ...

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Pony.ai Teams Up with Tencent for a Game-Changing Robotaxi Experience on WeChat!

April 25, 2025

Pony.ai is collaborating with Tencent to bring their advanced robotaxi services to Tencent's popular...

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Telegram and WeChat Aim for Malaysia: Ready for License Acquisition!

December 26, 2024

Telegram and Tencent's WeChat have started their journey to obtain the licenses they need to keep op...