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As of February 2026, the global smartphone landscape remains a tale of titans, with Apple and Samsung commanding nearly half of all active devices worldwide.

In a significant leap forward for autonomous mobility, the first mass-produced seventh-generation (Gen-7) bZ4X robotaxis, developed through a collaboration between Pony.ai, Toyota Motor China, and GAC Toyota, have rolled off the assembly line in Guangzhou, China.

In the whirlwind of AI enthusiasm, conversations often paint a picture of enterprises swarming with intelligent agents and autonomous bots revolutionizing every aspect of operations.

Once viewed as a cautious underdog in the shadow of giants like OpenAI, Anthropic has rapidly emerged as a formidable force in the AI landscape.

Token volatility in QUA may affect payout stability; limited free tier requires upgrades for heavy use; occasional blockchain delays in high-traffic; and support is responsive but primarily community-based.

In a groundbreaking move signaling the accelerating integration of artificial intelligence into the heart of global finance, Goldman Sachs has announced a strategic partnership with AI startup Anthropic to deploy autonomous AI agents powered by the Claude model.

The concentration of venture capital in the United States remains roughly twice as high as in Europe — and the latest Atomico State of European Tech 2025 report (released late 2025, with data through year-end projections) underscores why this structural gap persists, offering particularly valuable insights for investors rather than just founders.

Anthropic's Chief Product Officer, Mike Krieger, recently confirmed a striking reality: Claude is effectively writing 100% of its own code — and much of the company's other products.

The second most persistent myth about AI is that leading companies are selling at a loss, burning cash to fuel hype, and relying on endless investor funding to stay afloat. This narrative paints the frontier AI labs as overvalued bubbles, doomed to collapse once the money dries up.

The dramatic 73% drop in entry-level tech positions over the past year isn't just a temporary hiring freeze or economic blip—it's a signal of a fundamental restructuring in how software teams operate, driven by generative AI.

Fanvue, a London-based platform launched in 2020 (with significant AI focus ramping up in recent years), positions itself as the leading AI-powered creator monetization hub.

South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world, and the gap with other nations continues to widen. In 2024, the country's total fertility rate (TFR) stood at approximately 0.75 births per woman, according to Statistics Korea and OECD data — far below the replacement level of 2.1 needed for population stability without substantial immigration.

In 2026, Tamagotchi celebrates its 30th anniversary—a milestone that invites reflection on a seemingly simple plastic egg that sparked one of the most peculiar cultural frenzies of the late 1990s.