Social•Feb 20, 2026
SI‑Model Alliances Bring Trusted AI to Regulated Enterprises
Big signal for enterprise AI 👇 @AnthropicAI + @Infosys are moving AI agents straight into regulated industries: Telecom, financial services, compliance-heavy environments. It’s all about making AI operational with the latest proven practices. Why this matters: Enterprise AI adoption was never blocked by model quality. It was blocked by trust, governance, and execution. This partnership targets exactly that: • Industry-specific agents • Persistent multi-step automation (not chatbots) • Compliance-aware workflows • Integration into real enterprise operations In other words: Agents designed for where CIO risk tolerance actually lives. The real story? We’re watching the rise of the SI + frontier model alliance as the dominant enterprise AI delivery model. Models provide cognition. Global integrators provide trust, process, and accountability. That’s how AI crosses the chasm into regulated sectors. Expect more of this: AI vendors ≠ software sellers anymore. They’re becoming platform layers embedded via services ecosystems. 2026 is shaping up as the year agents go enterprise-grade, not by replacing systems, but by operating across them. Enterprise AI winners won’t just ship models. They’ll ship governed autonomy. Backstory: https://t.co/xdSWqcUkfV
By Dion Hinchcliffe
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Fake ICE Tip Line Reveals Widespread Fear and Paranoia
This @drewharwell_ story about a man who set up a fake ICE tip line, and the sheer range of people who called in, is gutting https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/02/20/fake-ice-tip-line-viral/
By Taylor Lorenz
Social•Feb 20, 2026
AI Accountability Demands Direct P&L Mapping in 2026
2026 is the year AI accountability gets real. No more hiding behind "pilot mode." If you can’t map AI spend to the P&L, your seat at the table is at risk. 💺🔥 See the roadmap: https://t.co/dJs86sTyRD #CXOtalk #Leadership #FutureOfWork
By Tim Crawford
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Australian Battery Startup Secures Strategic Investment for Manufacturing
Australian home battery upstart banks “strategic investment” towards manufacturing plans #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/MX0KJ8kVOG https://t.co/f1plFHvyPn
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
AI Panic Is Stalling Hiring Like Economic Recession
Just as fear and panic will cause businesses pull back spending and bring about a recession, the fear and panic being spread about AI is causing managers to pull back on hiring. (My latest in @forbes) https://t.co/5oeVL6Kwyj
By Joe McKendrick
Social•Feb 20, 2026
IEA Supports Greece’s Energy Priorities in Paris Meeting
Great to catch up with Greek Deputy Minister of Energy Nikos Tsafos @ntsafos at our HQ in Paris today about 🇬🇷’s energy priorities & how @IEA can support them I also thanked him for his contributions to ensuring successful outcomes at...
By Fatih Birol
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Nearly All U.S. Coal Plants Already Met 2012 Rules
"Nearly all coal plants in the United States have already met the 2012 requirements by installing new pollution controls, experts said. Many that didn’t make those investments have shuttered." https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/climate/epa-mercury-coal-plants.html
By Akshat Rathi
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Chief AI Officer Becomes Essential in Modern Enterprises
This new C-suite role is more important than ever in the AI era - here's why https://t.co/5dBV9IFx4d via @ZDNET
By Joe McKendrick
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Privacy Sacrificed Under the Pretext of Child Protection
When are people going to wake up and realize that they're trying to obliterate all privacy in the name of "protecting children"??
By Taylor Lorenz
Social•Feb 20, 2026
New Drug Discoveries Target Cancer and Autoimmunity
Discovering Drugs for Cancer and Autoimmunity. Listen to @Satpathology on The Long Run podcast. Sponsored by @AlphaSenseInc Dash Bio. https://t.co/02keVFdqzj
By Luke Timmerman
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Tekever's AR3 EVO: Small UAV, Massive Modular Power
Small UAV - with big capabilities - how @Tekever is taking modular #drones to the next level with its AR3 EVO #avgeek #defence https://t.co/9hbPLZEY4l https://t.co/Or8fywIuXn
By Tim Robinson
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Paramount Skydance May Up Offer; Netflix Watching
This has been another noisy week in the Warner Bros. sale, and yet it still comes back to the same question. Will Paramount Skydance increase its offer? If it does, by how much? And, will Netflix match?
By Lucas Shaw
Social•Feb 20, 2026
I Can Only Imagine 2 Poised for $7‑10M Opening
This weekend, despite new releases, #WutheringHeights & #GOAT should fight among themselves for the #1 at US #BoxOffice, as #Lionsgate faith sequel #ICanOnlyImagine2 grossed $1.8M in total previews (1.3M last SAT early screenings + 475K THU Previews). Back in 2018, #ICanOnlyImagine...
By Luiz Fernando
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Philippines Targets 25 GW Renewable Auction by 2035
Philippines to auction 25 GW of renewables by 2035 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/2ctkf8aO3A
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Patrick Söderlund Named Nexon Executive Chairman for Growth
Nexon said it has appointed Patrick Söderlund as executive chairman of the company. Throughout his career, Söderlund has demonstrated the type of hands-on strategic and creative leadership that is needed to transform Nexon. In this newly created role, he takes...
By Dean Takahashi
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Humans Returning to Deep Space Within Two Weeks
We might be just two weeks from sending humans back into deep space. For 75 percent of the world's population, it will be the first time this has happened in their lifetimes. Can't wait to see it.
By Eric Berger
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Real Energy Costs Have Declined Since 1960s
🚨New report from API 🚨: Energy & Inflation 2025 Highlights: - As a share of disposal income, energy expenditures have fallen since 1984 - In inflation adjusted terms, gasoline prices were lower in q4 2025 than in 1976 - Fuel costs have been declining...
By T. Mason Hamilton
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Venmo Lags Zelle as Banks Outpace Innovation
Venmo falls further behind Zelle https://t.co/qIyIwXmCFq "This is a useful tale to counteract some of the doomsaying about banks and innovation. When they try collective action, banks often win, but cooperation doesn’t come naturally." Word. Now do ID. https://t.co/ahiMlNMmux
By Dave Birch
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Madrigal Slides as Ex-Novartis Exec Joins Daiichi
Madrigal sees a stock sell-off; ex-Novartis exec heads to Daiichi https://t.co/ymSJ5qY8kq $MDGL $NVS $JNJ $ACIU #biotech
By Ben Fidler
Social•Feb 20, 2026
All Satellite-Visible Jet Spots at Jordan Base Fully Occupied
Every designated tactical jet parking space visible from satellite is taken at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Base is packed and this doesn't include all the shades and shelters we can't see under.
By Tyler Rogoway
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Transit Tariffs, Saving Agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court just now struck down Trump's tariffs, saying that he overstepped his authority. 🙌 Among other things, this is good news for transit agencies which were faced will big increases in the costs of vehicles. https://www.planetizen.com/news/2025/11/136296-trumps-10-tariff-buses-could-raise-transit-costs-across-north-america
By Darin Givens (ATL Urbanist)
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Creatine: Unexpected Longevity Boost Beyond the Gym
Creatine: The Longevity Supplement Hiding in Plain Sight For decades, I dismissed creatine as a "gym bro" supplement. Bodybuilders. Pre-workout shakes. Bigger biceps. Not relevant to a physician focused on metabolic health and longevity. I was wrong. https://robertlufkinmd.substack.com/p/creatine-the-longevity-supplement?r=6er0b
By Robert Lufkin, MD
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Nuclear Deterrence Alone Can't Stop Aggression without Conventional Strength
This, by the way, is why I am skeptical that Ukrainian nuclear weapons would have deterred Putin. He thought Ukraine would collapse, not resist. Deterrence usually works, but it is not foolproof and it does not replace a credible conventional...
By Jeffrey Lewis
Social•Feb 20, 2026
FAA and EASA Qualify Boeing 777‑9 Simulators for Training
Boeing just announced FAA and EASA have given initial qualification to the 777-9 full flight simulators at Gatwick. Built with CAE, ready for proper pilot training once courseware is signed off. Capt. Gary Mandy called it ‘an important step as...
By Fahad Naim
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Most Health Systems Stall Patients' HIPAA Record Rights
HIPAA guarantees patients a right to their own medical records. In practice, most health systems require patients to fill out a release-of-information form designed for a different legal purpose; justify why they want their own data; and wait. I sampled...
By Josh Mandel, MD
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Starlink Loss Hampers Russian Tank Navigation and Assaults
There is another interesting consequence of the loss of Starlink. Russian tanks and armored vehicles are often equipped with Starlink and cameras that stream video back to command posts. Because it is usually the first assault for these drivers, they...
By Rob Lee
Social•Feb 20, 2026
AI Demand Pushes Tech Giants Toward Real Nuclear Power
Tech giants spent years pretending to be "100% renewable," i.e. powered mostly by intermittent solar and wind. Now that they need large amounts of energy to power AI, they're not pretending any longer. Case in point: Meta's major new investments in nuclear...
By Alex Epstein
Social•Feb 20, 2026
The Joy of Flying: Pilots Reveal Their Top Satisfaction
What’s The Most Satisfying Thing About Being a Pilot? Captains Speaking Episode 27 #aviation #airplane #pilot #pilotsofinstagram #mentourpilot
By Petter (Mentour Pilot)
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Banks Fund Old‑school Businesses, Not Modern Ventures—Pitch Right
Banks won’t lend you money for: – A nightclub – A Shopify store – A crypto token But they’ll trip over themselves to fund: – A plumbing company with 30 years history – A logistics business with 5 contracts – A clinic throwing $500K/year The capital exists. You’re just...
By Josh Li
Social•Feb 20, 2026
El Paso Drone Shootdown Underscores Counter‑Drone Implementation Challenges
New from @BreakingDefense by @michaeldmarrow & @ValerieInsinna: The El Paso shootdown highlights the hard work ahead to safely implement new counter-drone authorities for DoD, DHS, & local agencies. https://t.co/d1WSmDnBAi
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Feb 20, 2026
NYT’s SCOTUS Tariff Blog Offers Live Global Coverage
The @nytimes #SCOTUS tariff decision blog is a thing to behold. Reporting and graphics from around the world --including, of course, Canada. Head over there for your live updates: https://t.co/fO09GrdVlu
By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Social•Feb 20, 2026
AI Makes Money Invisible, Predictive, and Automated
AI is quietly reshaping our relationship with money. From smarter budgeting and personalized financial advice to embedded finance and real-time credit decisions, AI is changing how we spend, save and invest. As open banking and fintech accelerate, money is becoming more invisible,...
By Spiros Margaris
Social•Feb 20, 2026
NASA Eyes March 6 Launch for Artemis 2 After Rehearsal
NASA says they are targeting March 6 as the earliest launch opportunity for Artemis 2 after yesterday's wet dress rehearsal. Still work ahead, as well as a flight readiness review next week.
By Jeff Foust
Social•Feb 20, 2026
AI Additions Void Prior Security Reviews, Spark Compliance Crisis
Your vendors added AI features since their last security review. That means the risk profile you approved is already outdated. @markowitzadam (@DrataHQ , $100M+ ARR) on why AI is creating an entirely new compliance crisis most companies aren't ready for. https://t.co/WzM8x2xm2s
By Omer Khan
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Azimuth Orientation Boosts Saudi PV Power Output
The impact of azimuth angles on PV power production in Saudi Arabia #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/t1PlCU2MUX
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
FERC Drops Western Soft Price Cap, Claims More Power
The price cap was put in place after market manipulations in 2001 (mostly in CA). FERC says it now has more power to prevent gouging, therefore the cap is no longer needed. FERC Eliminates Western ‘Soft’ Price Cap //www.rtoinsider.com/126212-ferc-eliminates-western-soft-price-cap/
By Meredith Angwin
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Netflix: Paramount‑Skydance Deal Lacks DOJ Approval, Misleads Investors
Netflix says Paramount Skydance’s prospective Warner Bros. Discovery takeover has *not* received DOJ approval. “Paramount Skydance continues to mislead stockholders and distract from the facts,” Netflix chief legal officer David Hyman said in a statement https://t.co/NiKkflro8J
By Todd Spangler
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Lymphopenia Reversal Won’t Secure Anktiva FDA Approval
Reversal of lymphopenia is not an acceptable endpoint for Anktiva FDA approval. $IBRX could file but if it did, the application would be rejected.
By Adam Feuerstein
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Official TikTok
The average number of TikTok’s daily active users in the U.S. remains around 95% of its usership compared to the week of Jan. 19-25, according to Sensor Tower data … But when I asked the ICYMI community how they handled...
By Lia Haberman
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Expert Questions Reports of China, Russia Arming Iran
Geopolitics expert Alexander Mercouris on Chinese and Russian aid to Iran: “There are all kinds of rumors and reports ... that Iran is receiving important military aid from China and from Russia as it prepares for the conflict with the US.”...
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Celebrating 40 Years of Mir with Virtual Reconstruction
40 YEARS AGO TODAY: The USSR launches the 1st element of the Mir orbital complex. To mark the occasion, I am working on the complete virtual reconstruction of the spacecraft, which will be used to illustrate 15 years of Mir's operation:...
By Anatoly Zak
Social•Feb 20, 2026
US Gas Dips Below $3 as Supplies Stay Ample
U.S. gas prices retreat on comfortable stocks Front-month U.S. gas futures prices have slipped below $3 per million British thermal units for the first time in four months as traders become convinced gas will remain plentiful despite record exports. So far, this...
By John Kemp
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Pegasus 3 Smashes Original, Nears $300M in Four Days
In #China’s #BoxOffice, the 15-day long #SpringFestival holiday keeps in full swing on 4th day, as comedy sequel #Pegasus3 beats original #Pegasus’s run in just 4 days, nearing 300M mark thanks to INSANE WOM after grossing another $56.6M on FRI...
By Luiz Fernando
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Venezuela's Offshore Gas Stuck Under US Sanctions
Venezuela sits on vast offshore natural gas reserves that could be developed quickly. But NOTHING will happen as long as US sanctions are imposed on Venezuela. It's time to LIFT SANCTIONS. https://t.co/RrlrOxXGDy
By Steve Hanke
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Cyborg Islet-Cell Implant Boosts Precision Diabetes Therapy
A cyborg pancreatic islet-cell implant takes the stem cell strategy to a new level of precision and potential future therapy for T1 diabetes @ScienceMagazine https://t.co/gkmsrzU1e4 https://t.co/qgegRPlEIl
By Eric Topol
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Kids' Chats Aren't Gambling: Regulation Misconstrues Communication
Comparing kids messaging other human kids (which is the primary way young ppl use social media) to online gambling and chatbots is dirty work. Speech/communication is fundamentally different than gambling, but you’re trying to conflate the two so you can...
By Taylor Lorenz
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Mastering Uncertainty: Transient Advantage in Portfolio Decisions
A little behind the scenes from recording the Profit Streams Podcast with Luke Hohmann, discussing transient advantage and how you manage uncertainty in portfolio decision-making. #Podcasts #TransientAdvantage #profitstreams
By Rita McGrath
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Trump 2.0 Boosts Banks, Revives Citi’s Fortunes
We don’t talk about banks much any more, but Trump 2.0 has been good to them, notably Citi the principal casualty of 2008. More on this and other fascinating topics in the Chartbook Top links today. https://t.co/saPWxJgDju
By Adam Tooze
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Iowa House to Vote on Community Solar Bill
Iowa House of Representatives set to vote on community solar bill #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/VhUrHU42wr
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Supreme Court Destroys Trump Tariffs, Supply Chains Reset
With the Supreme Court striking down Trump’s tariffs, how will supply chains and logistics reset?
By Tom Craig