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Foundation models, not hardware, drive the next wave of robotics

1 Mar 2026

Physical artificial intelligence is shifting robotics from task-specific machines to generalist systems powered by large behavior, vision language action, and world models that can operate safely at the edge.

artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, machine learning, robotics

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How artificial intelligence is transforming Go and colliding with geopolitics

1 Mar 2026

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping professional Go strategy, intensifying tensions between Anthropic and the Pentagon, and quietly infiltrating everything from extremist propaganda to fast-food worker evaluations.

artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, ethics, go

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MIT Technology Review named 2026 asme finalist for artificial intelligence energy reporting

1 Mar 2026

MIT Technology Review has been named a finalist for a 2026 National Magazine Award in reporting for an investigation into the energy footprint of artificial intelligence. The story examined the climate implications of growing artificial intelligence demand and helped spur greater transparency from major technology companies.

artificial intelligence, climate change, energy, media

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Best artificial intelligence video generators in 2026 for real creator workflows

1 Mar 2026

Artificial Intelligence video tools are shifting from novelty to core production resources, with creators weighing consistency, control, and speed across platforms like Runway, Kling, Pika, and Seedance 2.0. The focus is moving from flashy first outputs to predictable, reference-driven workflows that fit real deadlines.

artificial intelligence tools, content creation, production workflows, video generation

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Trump bans US government use of Anthropic in clash over Artificial Intelligence safeguards

28 Feb 2026

President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic’s Artificial Intelligence tools after the company refused Pentagon demands for unrestricted military use, triggering a rare move to label a major tech firm a national security supply chain risk.

artificial intelligence, military technology, tech policy, us politics

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Esma outlines recent actions on trading transparency, post-trade risk and investor protection

28 Feb 2026

The European Securities and Markets Authority has released a series of updates on trading transparency, algorithmic trading, post-trade risk reduction, clearing thresholds and investor protection. The latest communications highlight ongoing work on derivatives clearing, market data obligations and safeguards for retail investors.

investor protection, market structure, regulation, trading

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Key European Union debates from tariffs to abortion rights

28 Feb 2026

European Union politics is dominated by disputes over tariffs, climate policy, abortion access and regulation of digital technologies, while tensions grow over support for Ukraine and relations with the US and China.

european union, geopolitics, social policy, trade policy

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Cloud and data center spending accelerates artificial intelligence expansion

28 Feb 2026

Cloud providers, chipmakers, and enterprises are escalating multi-billion dollar investments to build out artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure across key global markets. Strategic deals and partnerships are reshaping data center footprints, sovereign cloud offerings, and access to high-performance compute.

artificial intelligence, cloud-computing, data-centers, infrastructure

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Meta signs multiyear Artificial Intelligence chip deal with AMD alongside Nvidia partnership

28 Feb 2026

Meta has agreed to buy 6 gigawatts' worth of AMD Artificial Intelligence chips under a multiyear deal that complements its recently expanded Nvidia partnership and deepens its infrastructure bet on generative technologies.

artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, semiconductors

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Global regulatory trends on the use of generative artificial intelligence

28 Feb 2026

Governments in the EU, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom are moving quickly to regulate generative artificial intelligence, using a mix of binding laws, guidelines, and standards. Diverging philosophies and timelines are making cross-border compliance planning increasingly complex for companies.

artificial intelligence, policy, regulation

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Y Combinator backs 241 generative artificial intelligence startups across sectors in 2026

28 Feb 2026

Y Combinator is backing 241 generative artificial intelligence startups in 2026, spanning infrastructure, developer tools, biotech, creative media, and highly specialized industry agents. The cohort highlights a shift toward domain-specific automation, autonomous agents, and new consumer experiences built on generative models.

artificial intelligence, developer tools, startups, y combinator

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Perplexity launches Computer to orchestrate many Artificial Intelligence models

28 Feb 2026

Perplexity is rolling out Computer, a cloud-based agent that coordinates 19 Artificial Intelligence models for complex workflows, as it pivots toward high-value enterprise users and deep research. The launch underscores a broader bet on multi-model orchestration, custom benchmarks and a boutique business strategy over mass adoption.

artificial intelligence, product launches, startups