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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:17 GMT

Nascent tech, real fear: how AI anxiety is upending career ambitions

AI has convinced computer science students to shift majors and white-collar workers to change careers, while some are embracing it Matthew Ramirez started at Western Governors University as a computer science major in 2025, drawn by the promise of a high-paying, flexible career as a programmer. But as headlines mounted about tech layoffs and AI’s potential to replace entry-level coders , he began to question whether that path would actually lead to a job. When the 20-year-old interviewed for a datacenter technician role that June and never heard back, his doubts deepened. In December, Ramirez…

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:25 GMT

Mind launches inquiry into AI and mental health after Guardian investigation

Exclusive: England and Wales charity to examine safeguards after Guardian exposed ‘very dangerous’ advice on Google AI Overviews ‘Very dangerous’: a Mind mental health expert on Google’s AI summaries Mind is launching a significant inquiry into artificial intelligence and mental health after a Guardian investigation exposed how Google’s AI Overviews gave people “very dangerous” medical advice. In a year-long commission, the mental health charity, which operates in England and Wales, will examine the risks and safeguards required as AI increasingly influences the lives of millions of people aff…

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Finance2026-02-20 17:34:10

Sbrocco, Westinghouse Air Brake EVP, sells $246k in WAB stock

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Finance2026-02-20 17:35:44

Earnings call transcript: Hudbay Minerals posts strong Q4 2025 but misses EPS forecast

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Finance2026-02-20 17:37:24

Balchem Q4 2025 slides: first $1B revenue year, earnings beat

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Finance2026-02-20 17:37:53

Secure Energy Feb 2026 slides show Q4 gains, valuation opportunity

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Finance2026-02-20 17:38:03

Genco Shipping & Trading stock hits 52-week high at 23.94 USD

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Finance2026-02-20 17:39:35

Earnings call transcript: Eldorado Gold beats Q4 2025 expectations, stock tumbles

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Finance2026-02-20 17:39:36

S&P Revises Energizer Outlook To Negative On Leverage Concerns

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Finance2026-02-20 17:42:56

Clearfield director Hayward sells $115k in shares

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Finance2026-02-20 17:43:09

Google explores expansion of AI chip market through data center partnerships - WSJ

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Finance2026-02-20 17:45:16

Moody’s upgrades Hudbay Minerals to Ba3, outlook stable

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Finance2026-02-20T17:31:39Z

AdvanSix Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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Finance2026-02-20T17:31:38Z

Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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Finance2026-02-20T17:32:01Z

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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Finance2026-02-20T17:32:06Z

Dnow Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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Finance2026-02-20T17:32:08Z

Lamar Advertising Company Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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Finance2026-02-20T17:32:09Z

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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Finance2026-02-20T17:32:33Z

Oil States International, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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Finance2026-02-20T17:32:42Z

The Western Union Company Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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Finance2026-02-20T17:33:23Z

Fidelity National (FNF) Earnings Call Transcript

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Finance2026-02-20T17:37:12Z

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.’s (IFF) Q4 Results Ease Concerns About European Slowdown, Says BofA

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 06:13:55 +0000

Ali Partovi’s Neo looks to upend the accelerator model with low-dilution terms

Neo's new Residency program invests $750,000 in an uncapped SAFE for startups and provides a $40,000 no-strings-attached grant for college students. Neo's new Residency program invests $750,000 in an uncapped SAFE for startups and provides a $40,000 no-strings-attached grant for college students.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 06:41:44 +0000

General Catalyst commits $5B to India over five years

The pledge marks a sharp jump from General Catalyst's earlier $500 million–$1 billion India earmark. The pledge marks a sharp jump from General Catalyst's earlier $500 million–$1 billion India earmark.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 11:58:15 +0000

UAE’s G42 teams up with Cerebras to deploy 8 exaflops of compute in India

Abu Dhabi-based tech company G42 has partnered with U.S.-based chipmaker Cerebras to deploy eight exaflops of compute through a new system in India Abu Dhabi-based tech company G42 has partnered with U.S.-based chipmaker Cerebras to deploy eight exaflops of compute through a new system in India

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 12:45:55 +0000

The OpenAI mafia: 18 startups founded by alumni

The OpenAI mafia: 15 of the most notable startups founded by alumni The OpenAI mafia: 15 of the most notable startups founded by alumni

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 13:57:03 +0000

OpenAI says 18 to 24-year-olds account for nearly 50% of ChatGPT usage in India

The company said on Friday that users between 18 and 24 years of age account for nearly 50% of all messages sent by Indians to ChatGPT, and users under 30 accounted for 80% of usage in the country. The company said on Friday that users between 18 and 24 years of age account for nearly 50% of all messages sent by Indians to ChatGPT, and users under 30 accounted for 80% of usage in the country.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers

The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable. The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Super Early Bird rates end in 1 week

The lowest ticket rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end next Friday, February 27. Save up to $680 on your pass. Register now before prices increase. The lowest ticket rates of the year for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end next Friday, February 27. Save up to $680 on your pass. Register now before prices increase.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:10:40 +0000

Peak XV raises $1.3B, doubles down on AI as global VC rivalry in India heats up

Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures. Peak XV says most of its new capital will target India as the firm prioritizes AI, fintech and cross-border bets while navigating recent partner departures.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Prepare for pitch battle: Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open

Nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Pitch at Disrupt 2026 in October in front of top VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. Nominate your startup or for one that's deserving. Nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 are open. Pitch at Disrupt 2026 in October in front of top VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. Nominate your startup or for one that's deserving.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0000

AI’s promise to indie filmmakers: Faster, cheaper, lonelier

AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated content. AI expands access to filmmaking for resource-constrained creators. But as efficiency becomes the industry’s north star, creativity risks being overwhelmed by a deluge of low-effort, AI-generated content.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:51:18 +0000

Lucid Motors slashes 12% of its workforce as it seeks profitability

The layoffs affect hundreds of full-time workers in the US, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch. The layoffs affect hundreds of full-time workers in the US, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:53 +0000

Meta’s metaverse leaves virtual reality

Meta said it's shifting focus for Horizon Worlds to be "almost exclusively mobile" and that it will separate its Quest VR platform from the virtual world. Meta said it's shifting focus for Horizon Worlds to be "almost exclusively mobile" and that it will separate its Quest VR platform from the virtual world.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:25:54 +0000

Toy Story 5 takes aim at creepy AI toys: ‘I’m always listening’

Addictive, AI-enabled tablets are taking over, and also, Woody is balding in the new Toy Story movie, out June 19. Addictive, AI-enabled tablets are taking over, and also, Woody is balding in the new Toy Story movie, out June 19.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:55:12 +0000

Threads posts can now be shared directly to your Instagram Story without leaving the app

The new Threads feature lets you share your posts — or anyone else's — to your Instagram Story without leaving the Threads app. The new Threads feature lets you share your posts — or anyone else's — to your Instagram Story without leaving the Threads app.

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:37:24 +0000

Tesla loses bid to overturn $243M Autopilot verdict

"The grounds for relief that Tesla relies upon are virtually the same as those Tesla put forth previously during the course of trial" "The grounds for relief that Tesla relies upon are virtually the same as those Tesla put forth previously during the course of trial"

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TechnologyFri, 20 Feb 2026 17:38:59 +0000

Ukrainian man jailed for identity theft that helped North Koreans get jobs at US companies

A Ukrainian man has been sentenced for helping North Koreans gain fraudulent employment at dozens of U.S. companies and funnel that money back to the regime to fund its nuclear weapons program. A Ukrainian man has been sentenced for helping North Koreans gain fraudulent employment at dozens of U.S. companies and funnel that money back to the regime to fund its nuclear weapons program.

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ScienceFri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

New tech allows parents to 'score' IVF embryos for desirable traits — and it's in desperate need of regulation

Various companies now offer prospective parents the chance to "score" their embryos' genetics for different traits. But regulation around the tech is lax. Companies now offer polygenic embryo selection to prospective parents undergoing IVF. But the technology is dangerously underregulated. Companies now offer polygenic embryo selection to prospective parents undergoing IVF. But the technology is dangerously underregulated.

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ScienceFri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

'Proof by intimidation': AI is confidently solving 'impossible' math problems. But can it convince the world's top mathematicians?

AI is becoming very, very good at solving math proofs, raising the specter that at some point, it will be able to find solutions that even the world's best mathematicians will struggle to understand. AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right? AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right?

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