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OpenAI chief Sam Altman said publicly that some companies are attributing job cuts to artificial intelligence even though the layoffs were driven by other factors. At the same time, economic data shows that AI’s impact on employment at the macro level remains unclear.
Scientists and engineers working on a research project in Berlin have achieved another major step in transferring information via fiber-optic networks, describing the result as data “teleportation.” Although the term may evoke science fiction, it refers to a real quantum information transmission technology that could one day revolutionize secure long-distance data transfer.
Rising prices for RAM and flash chips, fueled by surging demand from AI data centers, could lead to the “death” of entire product lines — and even bankrupt companies unable to secure supply. That stark warning came from Pua Khein-Seng, CEO of Phison, a key manufacturer of SSD and flash memory controllers, in a television interview.
Bill Gates unexpectedly canceled his keynote appearance at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, which had been scheduled for Thursday, February 19, in New Delhi. The billionaire philanthropist’s decision came in the final hours before the planned speech and is one of several high-profile cancellations at a summit that had already faced organizational challenges.
Despite growing investment in artificial intelligence and widespread enthusiasm about its potential, many CEOs say AI has not yet translated into measurable gains in productivity or employment, while some experts and public figures argue that mass white-collar layoffs may be closer than expected. Together, these two trends — an apparent “productivity paradox” and mounting labor-market concerns — paint a complex picture of AI’s economic impact.
Technology and international policy expert Dex Hunter-Torricke has announced the launch of Center for Tomorrow, a global nonprofit organization designed to develop strategies and solutions for societies facing the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence. The initiative is intended to combine research, public debate, and practical action focused on the future of technology and its global impact.
The UK government has announced plans to introduce legislative changes aimed at restricting children’s access to AI-powered chatbots and bringing them under formal regulation as part of broader efforts to protect young internet users. The initiative is part of a wider online safety strategy and comes amid growing international concern about AI’s impact on minors.
Startup Weave Robotics has begun taking orders for a home robot that folds laundry and uses artificial intelligence to recognize and arrange clothes. The device targets households looking to automate one of the most time-consuming domestic chores, but its price and operating model raise questions about real-world cost-effectiveness.
Japanese company Kawasaki Heavy Industries has begun sales of the first commercial gas engine capable of operating on a fuel mix containing up to 30% hydrogen blended with natural gas. The new design is offered with a warranty and retrofit options for existing installations, which could accelerate industrial adoption of hydrogen as a transitional fuel across multiple energy sectors.