Amazon blames human employees for an AI coding agent’s mistake

Two minor AWS outages have reportedly occurred as a result of actions by Amazon’s AI tools, according to The Verge. The first outage, in December, was caused by Amazon’s AI coding assistant Kiro, which deleted and recreated the environment it was working on. The second outage, linked to Amazon’s AI chatbot Q Developer, did not impact a customer-facing AWS service. Amazon blames human error for the problems, not the AI tools, and has implemented numerous safeguards following the incidents.

Sam Altman says discussions about AI's energy usage are “unfair”, as it takes “20 years of life and all of the food you eat during that time” to train a human

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, addressed concerns about AI's environmental impact during an event hosted by The Indian Express. He dismissed claims about AI's water usage as 'totally fake' and emphasized the need for a shift towards renewable energy sources. Altman also pointed out that training a human requires significant energy and time, suggesting that AI may already be more energy-efficient than human learning.

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US farmers are increasingly rejecting multimillion-dollar offers from data center developers; some estimate ~40K acres are needed globally for new AI projects

US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land, emphasizing the cultural and emotional value of their properties over financial gain. The article highlights the conflict between tech companies' need for land to power AI and the farmers' deep-rooted connection to their land. Despite offers that far exceed the land's market value, many farmers refuse to sell, citing personal and historical ties to their land as well as concerns about the environmental impact of datacenters.

Linus Torvalds announces Linux 7.0-rc1

This article announces the release of Linux 7.0-rc1, emphasizing that the new major version is more about numbers than drama. Linus Torvalds clarifies that the release is a marker of solid progress and not a grand redesign. The update focuses on driver updates, Rust integration, and kernel code improvements. Developers are encouraged to test the release as it marks the beginning of the testing cycle.

Google and Anthropic Are Banning OpenClaw Users: 4 Reasons Behind the Crackdown

You know something’s wrong when companies start banning their own paying customers without explanation. Last week, Google restricted access for some AI Ultra users (those paying $250/month). Anthropic made similar moves with Claude Pro subscribers around the same time. The conne

NVIDIA To Launch Custom Arm-based Laptop Processors By Late 2026

Major manufacturers Dell and Lenovo are confirmed to be the first partners, with at least eight laptop models already in development

This Xpeng Chinese EV Comes with a Deployable Personal Aircraft

This article from Car and Driver discusses the Xpeng Land Aircraft Carrier, a six-wheeled EV van equipped with a six-rotor drone that can be deployed for personal flight, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion. Set for production in late 2026, it has already garnered 7000 pre-orders. The drone offers both autonomous and pilot-input operation and is recharged while stored in the van's cargo area.

The Devil's Advocate - Jailbreaking Fighter Jets, Social Media Addiction, and Self-Driving Snafus

This Week in Tech episode 1072 discusses the wild, occasionally absurd future of tech, including Mark Zuckerberg's court appearance, Meta's AI election push, and the challenges of social media addiction. It also covers tech mishaps like fighter jets being jailbroken, Amazon vans getting lost, and Tesla's robotaxis crashing. The episode highlights the intersection of technology and society, including privacy concerns, the impact of social media on children with disabilities, and the future of self-driving cars.

Google Antigravity users say their paid Google AI accounts were banned after linking Gemini models via OpenClaw; Peter Steinberger says he may “remove support”

Google has restricted accounts of AI Ultra subscribers using third-party OAuth clients like OpenClaw, affecting access to Gemini models and potentially other services. This comes after Anthropic banned OAuth token usage in third-party tools, citing economic reasons. Developers are advised to switch to native interfaces or local models to avoid restrictions.

A thought experiment imagines the AI-driven “2028 Global Intelligence Crisis”: S&P down, high unemployment, and economy failing, as AI exceeds every expectation

This thought exercise explores a scenario where AI advancements lead to a global intelligence crisis. The narrative details a sequence of events starting with AI-driven layoffs and productivity gains, followed by a negative feedback loop of economic decline as AI replaces human jobs. The crisis accelerates with AI-driven commerce and financial disruptions, leading to a recession concentrated in the upper income brackets. The mortgage market faces risks as income expectations shift, and the government struggles to respond effectively. The social fabric frays as inequality and dissatisfaction grow, highlighting the need for new frameworks to address the changing economic landscape.

AS400 Services: Driving Hybrid IT Transformation and Enterprise Growth

Explore the strategic role of AS400 in hybrid IT environments. See how AS400 services enable modernization without disruption, enhance governance, and support enterprise innovation. Learn how organizations leverage iSeries managed services to balance AS400 legacy infrastructure w

Importance of UI / UX Design in Today’s Digital World

UI/UX design is the process of making websites and apps easy to understand, simple to navigate, and comfortable to use. It focuses on clear visuals, consistent layouts, and smooth user journeys so people can complete tasks without confusion, leading to better user satisfaction, s

Human Cogeneration: Generating your own Heat and Electricity - PedalPC

Claude in PowerPoint expands to Pro subscribers with connector support and double usage promo

With the release of Claude Opus 4.6 earlier this month, Anthropic rolled out a new Microsoft Powerpoint extension for its chatbot. Initially launched as a research preview for users on the Max, Team, and Enterprise plans, the Claude in PowerPoint extension is now available to Pro

Anthropic's data shows software engineering accounts for ~50% of its AI agent tool calls; the remaining verticals are greenfields most founders are overlooking

Samsung Galaxy AI gets Perplexity integration for the upcoming S26 series

Many folks are looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy AI. Perplexity is now a full-time system-level helper for the S26 smartphone series, which is a sign that things are getting better. The Samsung Galaxy AI is a group of advanced AI technologies that come with the phone’s operat

AI Renaissance - by Santiago Roel Santos

This blog post explores the transformative impact of AI on education and personal learning. It highlights how AI can personalize learning, enhance engagement, and democratize access to high-quality education. The author argues that AI will empower individuals with specialized skills and knowledge, leading to a new era of creativity and innovation. The post emphasizes the potential of AI to reshape traditional educational systems and the skills valued in society.

A Case for "ChatGPT Takeout"

More than ever we need to talk about data portability when it comes to AI providers.

How will OpenAI compete? — Benedict Evans

It is February 2026, and your LinkedIn feed oscillates between two narratives: Narrative #1: AI will replace agile practitioners such as Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and everyone whose job description includes “facilitate” or “coach.” Narrative #2: Stay calm, get another certi

The Longevity Scam - The Atlantic

The fitness tech trend has been interesting to watch. I wonder where it will end.

Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders

A South Korean female serial killer learned how to kill people with sleeping pills through ChatGPT.

I Deleted Reddit and Came Here Because of This

According to a New York Times report, Reddit, Meta, and Google have voluntarily complied with some of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) administrative subpoenas for identifying details of users critical of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These subpoenas, which do not come from judges, have targeted users whose posts criticized ICE or pointed to the locations of ICE agents. The companies involved have stated that they notify users of these requests and give them a 14-day window to fight the subpoena in court before complying.

iPhone's Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Helped Rescue Skiers Caught in Lake Tahoe Avalanche

Six skiers caught in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe used the Emergency SOS via satellite feature on their iPhones to communicate with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, facilitating their rescue. This feature, available on iPhone 14 and later models, as well as the Apple Watch Ultra 3, allows users to text emergency responders even without cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity. The skiers were able to stay connected for several hours, aiding in the coordination of rescue efforts.

Web scraper sued by Google claims Google is the one scraping the web

SerpApi, a company that offers tools to scrape content on the web, is fighting back against Google’s copyright lawsuit that accuses it of vacuuming up search results “at an astonishing scale.” In a motion to dismiss filed on Friday, SerpApi argues that Google doesn’t hold a copyr

Not Quantum, Not Classical: This Light-Based Computer Is Something Else Entirely

The new device, described in a recent Naturepaper, is specifically an Ising machine. Based on the physics model of the same name, the processor uses pulses of light instead of binary bits to find the best mathematical solutions to real-life problems, such as protein folding, cryp