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New economic data suggests the US is transitioning to a phase of measurable gains from the technology

Financial Times

The AI productivity take-off is finally visible - Financial Times

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Tens of thousands of jars of peanut butter were recalled after the FDA learned the product may contain "foreign material."
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Tens of thousands of jars of peanut butter were recalled after the FDA learned the product may contain "foreign material."

WKRC TV Cincinnati

Tens of thousands of jars of peanut butter recalled for containing 'foreign material' - WKRC

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Because it feels like a good time to do it, some current thoughts on “AI” and where it, we and I are about the thing, midway t… [+17127 chars]

Because it feels like a good time to do it, some current thoughts on “AI” and where it, we and I are about the thing, midway through February 2026. These are thoughts in no particular o…

Scalzi.com

10 Thoughts On “AI,” February 2026 Edition - whatever.scalzi.com

Elon Musk is actively working to make xAIs Grok chatbot more unhinged, according to a former employee who spoke to The Verge about recent departures from Musks AI company.
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Elon Musk is “actively” working to make xAI’s Grok chatbot “more unhinged, according to a former employee.

TechCrunch

Is safety ‘dead’ at xAI? - TechCrunch

Companies and their advisors waking up to a new Washington: You can do deals again.
The ouster of Justice Department antitrust chief Gail Slater last week makes clear that the White Houses business-… [+1551 chars]

The populism of Trump’s campaign has lost out to a baseline loose-leash Republicanism. Was it ever real?

Semafor.com

After DOJ antitrust firing, Trump’s Washington is wide open for mergers - Semafor

These scams rely on trust, affection and urgency, which are all amplified around holidays focused on relationships, said Cliff Steinhauer, director of information security and engagement at the Natio… [+3099 chars]

Scammers are using artificial intelligence to create more realistic online identities to lure in lonely hearts.

Politico

How global cybercrime syndicates are stealing hearts — and billions - Politico

British airline Jet2 announced that it banned two travelers for life after they started brawling on flight bound for Manchester, England, on Thursday, resulting in its diversion.
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British airline Jet2 announced that it banned two travelers for life after they started brawling on flight bound for Manchester, England, on Thursday, resulting in its diversion

NBC News

British airline bans two 'disruptive' passengers for life after midair brawl - NBC News

Debt investors are worried that the biggest tech companies will keep borrowing until it hurts in the battle to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence. 
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Debt investors are worried that the biggest tech companies will keep borrowing until it hurts in the battle to develop the most powerful artificial intelligence.

Bloomberg

AI Bubble Fears Are Creating New Derivatives - Bloomberg.com

Making AI data centers perform better is more difficult. The new frontier is the tech that interconnects thousands of processor chips.Most investors would probably agree that artificial intelligence … [+3681 chars]

Making AI data centers perform better is more difficult. The new frontier is the tech that interconnects thousands of processor chips.

Motley Fool

The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now - The Motley Fool

Saudi Arabia’s appetite for gaming consolidation is reportedly unsated. Its leveraged buyout to take over Battlefield 6 publisher Electronic Arts isn’t even complete yet and it’s already eyeing other… [+2421 chars]

ByteDance might sell the maker of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to Savvy Games

Kotaku

Saudi Arabia Just Keeps Lining Up Mega Gaming Mergers - Kotaku

Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat from New Mexico, and Sen. Jeff Merkley, a Democrat from Oregon, introduced legislation Thursday that would ban so-called surveillance and surge pricing in grocery store… [+4207 chars]

Is dynamic pricing the future of grocery stores?

Gizmodo.com

Dems Want to Ban Surveillance Pricing at Big Grocery Stores - Gizmodo

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<ul><li>Fried-chicken chains outperform burger chains as the most popular U.S. fast-food subsector.</li><li>A major burger chain is closing up to 350 underperforming U.S. locations in 202… [+3673 chars]

The popular fast-food hamburger chain said it will close about 292 to 350 U.S. restaurant locations.

TheStreet

McDonald’s rival closing 100s of restaurant locations - thestreet.com

According to a court document published by Bloomberg Law, Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn were named as defendants in a class-action lawsuit regarding Lets Go Brandon Coin, which is a crypto token th… [+3958 chars]

The creators and promoters of the coin are facing accusations similar to those faced by the “Hawk Tuah” girl.

Trump Affiliates Bannon and Epshteyn Named in ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Crypto Coin Lawsuit - Gizmodo

Nearly all of the jobs added to the U.S. economy in recent months have come from one industry: health care.
Health care and social assistance accounted for 95 percent of the 130,000 jobs added in Ja… [+209 chars]

Without health care, the United States would have nearly 400,000 fewer jobs than it did a year ago, according to Labor Department figures through January.

The Washington Post

If not for this one industry, the U.S. labor market would look a lot worse - The Washington Post

On Saturday, designer Kate Barton will unveil her latest collection at New York Fashion Week with a twist, of course. Barton teamed up with Fiducia AI to create a multilingual AI agent (built with IB… [+3754 chars]

Designer Kate Barton teams up with Fiducia AI and IBM for a NYFW presentation.

Designer Kate Barton teams up with IBM and Fiducia AI for a NYFW presentation - TechCrunch

Ready to get outside? Same here and Patagonias latest sale makes it even easier. The brand is offering big discounts on travel gear, outdoor essentials, and insulated layers to take your upcoming adv… [+4469 chars]

Score up to 50% off from Patagonia's Winter Sale. Shop travel gear, recreational goods, clothing and more.

TODAY

Patagonia's Winter Sale is Here! Score Up to 50% Off on Coats, Travel Gear and More - TODAY.com

Last July was the cut-off date for major digital platforms to comply with the UKs Online Safety Act (OSA). In an attempt to block access between minors and material deemed “harmful” by the government… [+3277 chars]

The third-party company Discord could use for their ID collection is mired in surveillance concerns and links to Epstein via one of its investors

Discord's Age Verification Has A Weird Link To Palantir's Peter Thiel - Kotaku

NEW YORK (AP) For years, it was a daily McDonalds trip for a cup of coffee with 10 sugars and five creams. Later, it was Starbucks caramel macchiatos with almond milk and two pumps of syrup.
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Rising coffee prices are changing how some Americans get their caffeine. Government data shows coffee prices were up nearly 20 percent in December from a year earlier and up almost 50 percent over five years. Though coffee is such an ingrained part of many ja…

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