Here are the current technology news, breaking AI developments, and business updates from the last week of February 2026:
This Week’s Tech News
- Google expanded Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Search, allowing users to connect Gmail and Google Photos for more personalized responses.
- TikTok said a new U.S.-based joint venture will secure user data, algorithms, and moderation in compliance with federal requirements while keeping the platform operating nationwide.
- Spotify is rolling out Prompted Playlists in beta to Premium users in the U.S. and Canada, allowing listeners to create playlists with natural-language prompts.
- Synthesia raised $200 million in a Series E round at a $4 billion valuation to expand its AI video tools for enterprise training and workforce upskilling.
- Anthropic launched interactive Claude apps for tools like Slack and Figma, enabling enterprise users to take actions directly within the chatbot interface.
- WhatsApp introduced Strict Account Settings, a new security mode designed to protect users from sophisticated cyber attacks by locking accounts to restrictive defaults.
- Mastercard introduced Agent Suite, a new set of services and customizable AI agents designed to help enterprises deploy agentic AI in operations.
- Google launched the Ads Decoded podcast to connect advertisers directly with the teams building Google Ads and related products.
- Snap Inc. created Specs Inc. as a standalone subsidiary to support partnerships, investment flexibility, and a planned public launch later this year.
- Clawdbot was rebranded as Moltbot – an open-source personal AI assistant that actually executes tasks such as messaging, scheduling, and more.
- Predis.ai announced the launch of Agent Mode, a new capability designed to improve how marketers develop and scale ad creatives.
- Tesla confirmed it will end production of the Model S and Model X next quarter as it shifts its vehicle strategy toward autonomy.
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