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News•Feb 27, 2026
Moltbook: The Conversation We Should Be Having
Moltbook sparked a media frenzy by showcasing AI agents that appeared to develop their own language, religion and sub‑agents, but many of those interactions were human‑orchestrated. The piece highlights the staggering compute costs of modern models, with OpenAI spending over $1,000 per query on its latest release and losing money on premium subscriptions. It also critiques the tech‑bro culture that treats AI as a quasi‑conscious species rather than a practical tool. Ultimately, the article calls for a shift toward responsible, value‑driven AI development.
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 26, 2026
OpenAI Wants to Get the Government Hooked on ChatGPT
OpenAI is rapidly embedding its generative AI tools across the U.S. federal landscape, with 37 agencies and roughly 80,000 employees now using ChatGPT. The company is offering the technology at deep discounts and has secured a fast‑track pathway to deploy...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 26, 2026
Is AI the End of Lawyers, or the Beginning of Access to Justice?
Generative AI is rapidly entering the legal market, with startups securing billion‑dollar valuations and offering low‑cost, on‑demand advice. While the technology promises to narrow the access‑to‑justice gap for the 93% of low‑income Americans who lack representation, AI “hallucinations” that fabricate...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 26, 2026
How AI Evolved From Quest for a Mathematical Theory of the Mind
Tom Griffiths, a Princeton professor, explains how the quest for a mathematical theory of the mind shaped modern artificial intelligence. He traces AI’s lineage to Enlightenment thinkers who first applied mathematics to mental processes, leading to logic, digital computers, and...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 25, 2026
Harvard Study Shows AI Stock Trading Rivals Many Picks Made by Fund Managers
A Harvard Business School working paper finds that artificial intelligence can predict about 71% of mutual fund managers’ trade directions, and for some senior managers in less competitive categories the prediction rate approaches 100%. Predictability is higher for managers with...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 25, 2026
This AI Note-Taking Startup Thinks It’s Building the ‘Steering Wheel’ for Chatbots
Granola, a London‑based AI note‑taking startup founded by former Socratic CEO Chris Pedregal, is positioning its real‑time transcription tool as the "steering wheel" for large language models. Unlike competitors that record audio or deploy bots, Granola overlays editable notes on...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 24, 2026
What if the SaaSpocalypse Is a Myth?
The term “SaaSpocalypse” surfaced as software stocks lost roughly a trillion dollars between January and February 2026, marking the steepest monthly drop for the S&P North American Software Index since 2008. The sell‑off was triggered by AI launches such as...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 24, 2026
Why Focusing on Cost-Cutting During the AI Revolution Is a Strategic Mistake
The article warns that focusing on cost‑cutting during the AI revolution is a strategic misstep, as many firms treat AI like a simple efficiency tool rather than a transformative technology. Historically, only a small minority of companies reinvented themselves around...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 19, 2026
Hollywood Is Freaking Out over a Viral AI Video Showing Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise Fighting
A 15‑second AI‑generated video of Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting went viral, racking up over 1.8 million views on X. The clip was produced with Seedance 2.0, a new deep‑fake service launched by ByteDance. Hollywood insiders, including screenwriter Rhett Reese, reacted...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 19, 2026
At AI Summit, Prime Minister Modi Pitches India as Global Hub for Artificial Intelligence
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the India AI Impact Summit to position the country as a global AI hub, urging firms to design and develop AI in India and export it worldwide. He highlighted India’s massive digital user base...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 18, 2026
OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity Near Approval to Host AI Directly for the U.S. Government (Exclusive)
OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity are on the cusp of receiving FedRAMP 20x authorization, allowing them to host AI services on their own clouds for U.S. government use. The approval will be limited to low‑impact, pilot deployments but marks a shift toward...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 18, 2026
Why Corporate Reputation Matters More than Ever in the Age of AI and Polarization
Corey duBrowa, CEO of Burson, argues that corporate reputation is the most valuable yet misunderstood asset in today’s AI‑driven, politically polarized market. Executives face heightened pressure to navigate AI governance debates, regulatory uncertainty, and a global rightward shift while maintaining...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 17, 2026
Stop Trying to Replace Your Servers
Restaurant operators have long used kiosks and mobile ordering, but a 12‑point drop in friendliness scores and a 33% customer avoidance rate signal that front‑of‑house automation is backfiring. Savneet Singh argues that AI should shift to back‑of‑house tasks—inventory forecasting, real‑time...
By Fast Company AI
News•Feb 13, 2026
This New York Bar Hosted an AI Dating Pop-Up Where Singles Matched with Chatbots for Valentine’s Day
EVA AI organized a two‑day pop‑up at Manhattan’s Same Same Wine Bar where singles dined alone with headphones, chatting with AI companions on their phones. Attendees could bring personal AI partners or speed‑date among the app’s 100 pre‑built characters. The...
By Fast Company AI
Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Utopai East Acquires Alquimista Media to Bring AI to Korean Film Industry
Utopai East, the Korean arm of Silicon Valley AI film studio Utopai Studios, has acquired Alquimista Media, the production company of Korean film executive Hyun Park, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, announced in February 2026, aims to integrate AI...
Fast Company AI
Deals•Dec 29, 2025
SoftBank Group to Acquire DigitalBridge Group in $4B Deal
SoftBank Group announced it will acquire DigitalBridge Group for $4 billion, expanding its AI‑related digital infrastructure portfolio. The $16 per share offer values DigitalBridge at $2.92 billion, a 15% premium, and the transaction is expected to close in the second half of...
Fast Company AI
Deals•Dec 22, 2025
Alphabet Acquires Intersect for $4.75 B to Boost AI Data‑center Energy
Alphabet announced the acquisition of Intersect, a data‑center energy specialist, for $4.75 billion. The deal lets Intersect operate independently while helping Alphabet secure sustainable power for its AI‑driven data centers.
Fast Company AI
Deals•Dec 22, 2025
Alphabet to Acquire Intersect for $4.75 B to Power AI Data Centers
Alphabet announced on Dec 22 2025 that it will acquire data‑center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion. The deal, completing in the first half of next year, will keep Intersect operating independently while bolstering Alphabet’s AI‑driven data‑center energy strategy.
Fast Company AI