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Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan
At least three explosions were heard in Kabul. There was no immediate information about the exact location of the strikes in the Afghan capital or of any possible casualties.
NBC News - Feb 27, 2026 1:47am EST
Jim Cramer isn't fretting Nvidia's post-earnings sell-off. Here's how he would respond
"Don't take today as a referendum on anything," CNBC's Jim Cramer said after Nvidia's stock sold off on earnings.
CNBC - Feb 27, 2026 1:43am EST
WhatsApp Web Down: Users Face Login Issues on Meta-Owned Desktop Platform
Deccan Chronicle - Feb 27, 2026 12:45am EST
Parents alarmed after Northampton schools named in violent post
The poster has circulated on social media urging schoolchildren to take part in violence.
BBC News - Feb 27, 2026 12:41am EST
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy display is not a gimmick, here is why
Among all the Artificial Intelligence features that landed with the new Galaxy S26 Ultra in India, its Privacy Display stands out not just for innovation but for practicality, a genuinely useful feature rather than a marketing talking point.
First Post - Feb 27, 2026 12:36am EST
Anthropic no longer bound by its own AI safety pauses — here’s what changed
Once seen as the most safety-conscious player in artificial intelligence, Anthropic is now stepping away from one of its key commitments, pausing model development when safety lags behind capability. The move marks a major shift in the company’s philosophy as the global AI race intensifies.
First Post - Feb 27, 2026 12:26am EST
Anthropic says it cannot 'in good conscience' allow Pentagon unrestricted use of AI
Anthropic had till Friday to respond to the Pentagon’s demand that the company give unconditional access to its technology even if it violates ethical standards at the company, or face being forced to comply under emergency federal powers
First Post - Feb 26, 2026 11:55pm EST
Afterpay’s owner Block to slash nearly half its workforce, citing AI
The cuts reduce Block’s global workforce from more than 10,000 employees to just under 6000, making it one of the largest AI-driven job culls to date.
Sydney Morning Herald - Feb 26, 2026 11:53pm EST
Instagram to alert parents if teens repeatedly search self-harm terms
Guardian UK - Feb 26, 2026 11:36pm EST
Vegetarian diet can slash risk of five cancers by up to 30%, study finds
University of Oxford researchers find vegetarians have a reduced risk of five types of cancers, including a 28% lower risk of kidney cancer and 31% lower risk of multiple myeloma.
Sky News - Feb 26, 2026 11:06pm EST
Apple’s big week: New iPhone 17e, budget MacBook & iPad refreshes set to drop from March 2
iPhone 17e, affordable MacBook and more: Apple's multi-day product launch
Gulf News - Feb 26, 2026 10:28pm EST
Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.
BBC News - Feb 26, 2026 10:08pm EST
Researchers pitted three leading AI models against each other in a series of wargames where they assumed the roles of fictional nuclear-armed superpowers.
Sky News - Feb 26, 2026 9:59pm EST
Deadline looms as Anthropic rejects Pentagon demands it remove AI safeguards
NPR - Feb 26, 2026 9:41pm EST
Woman at heart of US trial says she was addicted to social media at age six
Guardian UK - Feb 26, 2026 8:55pm EST
OpenAI says it blocked China-linked bid to smear Japan’s Prime Minister using ChatGPT
OpenAI has revealed that its ChatGPT system refused a request tied to Chinese law enforcement to help run an online influence campaign targeting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a case that underscores how generative AI is fast becoming a new battleground for global propaganda wars.
First Post - Feb 26, 2026 8:40pm EST
Why did the Pentagon threaten AI company with ultimatum?
The US Department of War has told Anthropic it must give the military unrestricted use of its product, or risk losing government contracts.
Sky News - Feb 26, 2026 8:29pm EST
Anthropic Cannot in Good Conscience Accede To Pentagon's Demands: CEO
Deccan Chronicle - Feb 26, 2026 8:29pm EST
Tom Llamas meets humanoid robot 'Sprout.' How this technology could soon become a family fixture
Fauna Robotics is introducing Sprout, a humanoid robot designed as a friendly companion for homes and social spaces. The company says Sprout can even function great around children and pets. The company’s co-founder and CEO Rob Cochran discusses the new robot and its capabilities with NBC News' Tom Llamas.
NBC News - Feb 26, 2026 8:24pm EST
Plaintiff in landmark social media trial testifies that apps affected her 'self-worth'
"K.G.M.,” now 20, is the first person to take big tech companies to trial over claims that social media platforms’ addictive designs harmed mental health.
NBC News - Feb 26, 2026 7:59pm EST
Anthropic CEO says AI company cannot accept Pentagon’s demands ‘in good conscience’
Company’s policies prevent models from being used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons
The Globe and Mail - Feb 26, 2026 7:45pm EST
Instagram will alert parents if teens search suicide or self-harm content
Instagram introduces a new alert system to notify parents when teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content, enhancing safety measures and involving caregivers directly. This feature aims to address youth mental health risks by sending alerts through email, WhatsApp, or in-app notifications, providing resources to help families tackle these concerns.
Gulf News - Feb 26, 2026 7:25pm EST