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FDA Relents, Agrees to Review Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine
SocialFeb 18, 2026

FDA Relents, Agrees to Review Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine

#FDA backs down on #Moderna: The agency had refused to review the company's licensure application for an mRNA flu vaccine, but after significant pushback has relented. https://t.co/omo7bEBQGW

By Helen Branswell
Starship's 25 Launches/Year Heralds Orbital Industrialization
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Starship's 25 Launches/Year Heralds Orbital Industrialization

Starship targeting 25 launches/year in 2026-2027. Each launch = 100-150 tons to orbit. Do the math: 2,500+ tons/year of payload capacity. That's not space exploration. That's orbital industrialization. Go @elonmusk.

By Peter H. Diamandis
Researcher Traces Death Threats to Snowflake Hack Suspect
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Researcher Traces Death Threats to Snowflake Hack Suspect

When hacker named "Waifu" and "Judische" made death threats against security researcher Allison Nixon, she had no idea why he targeted her. So she set out to unmask him. The quest led her to Connor Moucka, a 25-yr-old behind infamous...

By Kim Zetter
Critical Minerals and Energy Drive Global Economic Competitiveness
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Critical Minerals and Energy Drive Global Economic Competitiveness

Very good meeting with 🇺🇸 US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy & Business Affairs @CalebOrr__ We discussed developments in global energy markets, the importance of critical minerals for energy & economic security and energy’s role in boosting competitiveness https://t.co/Z4YDq3jEJG

By Fatih Birol
Eightfold AI Bias Lawsuit Likely Just the Tip
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Eightfold AI Bias Lawsuit Likely Just the Tip

Eightfold #AIbias suit: Just the ‘tip of the iceberg’? @HR_Exec https://t.co/stdZRYvq2H #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Rippling Shows How B2B Brands Blend Big and Scrappy Marketing
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Rippling Shows How B2B Brands Blend Big and Scrappy Marketing

How to build a B2B brand that stands out: Rippling edition. You are always asking for examples of B2B brands that are doing great marketing. You're tired of hearing about how Liquid Death and Apple and Nike are THE GOLD...

By Dave Gerhardt
ZM Poised for Upside with Buyback, Growth, Cheap Valuation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

ZM Poised for Upside with Buyback, Growth, Cheap Valuation

- Anthropic catalyst - Pouring cash into buyback w/ conservative balance sheet - 5% annual gross profit growth since EOY 2022 - stock trading below 17x EV/EBIT per @fiscal_ai Very interesting set-up for $ZM over next couple of years https://t.co/75MsUcEE1b

By Brett (Chit Chat Money)
Austria to Host 2027 IEA Energy Innovation Forum
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Austria to Host 2027 IEA Energy Innovation Forum

Pleased to meet with Austrian State Secretary for Energy Elisabeth Zehetner at the #IEAMinisterial I thanked the State Secretary for Austria’s offer to host the 2027 IEA Energy Innovation Forum – we look forward to working together to build on the...

By Fatih Birol
Agentic AI: Governance Layer Turns Generative Models Production‑Ready
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Agentic AI: Governance Layer Turns Generative Models Production‑Ready

Agentic AI isn’t smarter GenAI. It’s governed autonomy. GenAI → creates Agents → execute Agentic AI → coordinates, controls, and recovers That outer ring is where AI becomes production-ready. https://t.co/XZmbrKLKWj

By Giuliano Liguori
FinTechs Become Latin America’s SME Financial Operating System
SocialFeb 18, 2026

FinTechs Become Latin America’s SME Financial Operating System

Latin America’s small businesses don’t lack ambition. They lack liquidity. FinTechs are stepping in to close persistent cash flow gaps with smarter underwriting, real-time data and embedded finance solutions. The real opportunity isn’t just lending. It’s becoming the financial operating system for...

By Spiros Margaris
Eight Must‑Know AI Analytics & Optimization Tools
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Eight Must‑Know AI Analytics & Optimization Tools

RT @MktgtTechAI Review: The Top 8 AI Analytics & Decision Optimization Tools https://t.co/2u84oWYpJW #AI #analytics #martech

By Tom Pick
MI455X Set to Generate Revenue in H2 2026
SocialFeb 18, 2026

MI455X Set to Generate Revenue in H2 2026

I have very high confidence that MI455X will ship for revenue in 2H26. Token generation naturally will be after that. There’s always a ramp and the only question is how steep the ramp.

By Patrick Moorhead
AI and Quantum Forces Redefine Cybersecurity Strategies
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI and Quantum Forces Redefine Cybersecurity Strategies

Why Cybersecurity Strategies and Frameworks Must Be Recalibrated in the Age of AI and Quantum Threats by @ChuckDBrooks https://t.co/KGZ9x9TO0T #CyberSecurity #ai #Quantum

By Chuck Brooks
Thoughtful Electricity Growth Talk Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Thoughtful Electricity Growth Talk Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

Good to see my friends have a thoughtful conversation on how we meet our electricity growth needs. I think the talking points were a bit thick and many questions remained unanswered.

By Jigar Shah
LinkedIn Leads B2B; Which Platform Ranks Second?
SocialFeb 18, 2026

LinkedIn Leads B2B; Which Platform Ranks Second?

There's no question LinkedIn is the GOAT for B2B social media. But what platform is #2? X? YouTube? IG? https://t.co/R4iITRyWsn

By Tom Pick
Moderna's Flu Vaccine Review Set for August 5
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Moderna's Flu Vaccine Review Set for August 5

$MRNA says FDA will now review its flu vaccine. PDUFA date is Aug. 5. https://t.co/npZzeEa5nk

By Adam Feuerstein
FDA Splits Moderna Flu Vaccine Review by Age
SocialFeb 18, 2026

FDA Splits Moderna Flu Vaccine Review by Age

FDA agrees to review Moderna flu vaccine application, splitting review into standard approval for those under 65 and accelerated approval for those 65 and above. $mrna https://t.co/HMMlPm0PGh

By Matthew Herper
Scripted Prompts Beat Camera Freeze, Not Motivation
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Scripted Prompts Beat Camera Freeze, Not Motivation

Video prompts are the secret weapon for people who freeze on camera. You don’t need motivation, you need a script.

By Rachel Pedersen
Human Ambition + AI-First Drives Microsoft Customer Success
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Human Ambition + AI-First Drives Microsoft Customer Success

How human ambition and AI-first differentiation are helping @Microsoft customers go further with AI https://t.co/bq306Z1fts @AiqIntelligence @BlackRock @dentsu_global @Ecolab @HeyEpic @harvey_ai @InSilicoMeds @KraftHeinzCo @ManusAI @MercedesBenz @Nasdaq @RalphLauren @SchneiderElec @educacaosp @Telstra @Toyota @nvidia @Azure #WEF26 #Cloud

By Harold Sinnott
Launch of “Classy Vibing with AI” Workshop
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Launch of “Classy Vibing with AI” Workshop

It’s not often I launch a new online workshop. Later today is the debut of Classy Vibing with AI! Each of the four weeks features an instructional video and optional assignment. Here’s a 30-second teaser from the first video: https://t.co/11qXAVDl1v

By Tony Vincent
Pilot 1.40 Cuts Costs, Adds Smart Model Routing
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Pilot 1.40 Cuts Costs, Adds Smart Model Routing

Pilot v1.40.0 delivered 📦 > Sonnet 4.6 default for simple/medium tasks > 40% cost drop on most executions > Opus 4.6 reserved for complex work > Haiku stays on classifiers > near-Opus quality — preferred 59% over Opus 4.5 > smart routing: complexity detected, model matched model_routing.enabled:...

By Aleksei Petrov
Karpathy Offers Free 3.5‑hour Deep Dive Into ChatGPT
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Karpathy Offers Free 3.5‑hour Deep Dive Into ChatGPT

Still can’t believe @karpathy released this 3.5-hour free deep dive on how ChatGPT actually works for free 🤯 https://t.co/Qs7EabRgMW

By Data Chaz
Singapore and IEA Pledge Deeper Cooperation on ASEAN Power Grid
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Singapore and IEA Pledge Deeper Cooperation on ASEAN Power Grid

Excellent meeting with Singapore's Minister Tan See Leng at the #IEAMinisterial on Southeast Asia's growing role in global energy markets @IEA & 🇸🇬 will continue cooperating closely to support the delivery of the ASEAN Power Grid Vision and other key priorities...

By Fatih Birol
Master Bash Scripting, Unlock DevOps Career Opportunities
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Master Bash Scripting, Unlock DevOps Career Opportunities

Today our intakes learned bash scripting which is important for automation, error handling and efficiency in DevOps. Something that seems to be like magic to them now seem easy and simple for them. This could be you. Join our ongoing...

By Aduraleke Akintade
AI Transforms Unknown Genetic Variants Into Actionable Insights
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Transforms Unknown Genetic Variants Into Actionable Insights

A “Variant of Unknown Significance” is a genetic finding that can’t yet be interpreted, leaving families with uncertainty instead of answers. Now, AI agents can help connect sequencing data with scientific literature and biological context to turn VUS into traceable, evidence-backed...

By Catherine Adenle
AI-Integrated Security Boosts PANW Demand and Value
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI-Integrated Security Boosts PANW Demand and Value

PANW strong q/good initial guide with CyberArk. The need for AI-native, integrated security platforms rather than fragmented point solutions is further increasing demand for PANW platform. AI increasing PANW’s value proposition-not displacing it. $225 PT..very well positioned🏆

By Dan Ives
AI Generates Personalized, On‑Demand UI for Every User
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Generates Personalized, On‑Demand UI for Every User

The new type of software is going to be “dynamic”: - A strong foundation of data access layer and integrations - A smart LLM layer to operate on the data - On-demand dynamic UI for the end users, most other interactions become conversational. For...

By Tony Dinh
U.S. Solar Power Hits Record 304 TWh, Ten‑Fold Growth
SocialFeb 18, 2026

U.S. Solar Power Hits Record 304 TWh, Ten‑Fold Growth

U.S. SOLAR GENERATION increased to a record 304 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) or 304 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024. Solar generation had increased ten-fold over the previous ten years from 29 billion kWh in 2014. Data prepared by the U.S. Energy Information...

By John Kemp
Resist Pressure, Keep Your SAP System Stable
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Resist Pressure, Keep Your SAP System Stable

Don't let pressure force a system switch. Hold steady and do what's right for your business. This is a common challenge, especially in the SAP ecosystem, so you're not alone. #SAP #BusinessTips https://t.co/hLA2rW9Od3

By Eric Kimberling
AI Challenges Psychometrics: Strategies to Prevent Candidate Cheating
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Challenges Psychometrics: Strategies to Prevent Candidate Cheating

Has #AI broken #psychometrics? A review of the science & practice of mitigating #candidatecheating using AI #Event @ABPsychologists https://t.co/gvwLuCeFjw #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
HyperAccel Unveils Bertha 500, Low‑latency AI Chip
SocialFeb 18, 2026

HyperAccel Unveils Bertha 500, Low‑latency AI Chip

South Korean AI chip startup HyperAccel @HyperAccel0112 is preparing to launch Bertha 500, an LLM inference accelerator aimed at cost-efficient, low-latency token generation. The company also plans an edge SoC version in partnership with Korean giant LG: https://t.co/TRgQrMNik2

By Sally Ward-Foxton
US Energy Chief Declares Net‑Zero 2050 Impossible
SocialFeb 18, 2026

US Energy Chief Declares Net‑Zero 2050 Impossible

Net-zero by 2050 has “zero point zero chance of happening,” says US Energy Secretary Chris Wright ahead of the biennial IEA ministerial meeting in Paris. (This ministerial meeting will mark a turning point in global energy policy making across industrialised...

By Javier Blas
S26 Pre‑orders Offer Double Storage—Limited Regions
SocialFeb 18, 2026

S26 Pre‑orders Offer Double Storage—Limited Regions

You’ll be able to double your storage with Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders — but only in some regions https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/youll-be-able-to-double-your-storage-with-samsung-galaxy-s26-pre-orders-but-only-in-some-regions

By Lance Ulanoff
Medical AI Advice Still Too Risky for Clinical Use
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Medical AI Advice Still Too Risky for Clinical Use

AI medical advice: Not ready for prime time. A study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, published in The Lancet Digital Health, reveals vulnerabilities in medical AI systems. https://t.co/ArD323yhzL #research #AI #healthcare #medicine

By Catherine Adenle
Data’s Objectivity Is an Illusion; Human Choices Shape It
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Data’s Objectivity Is an Illusion; Human Choices Shape It

Data is objective only in appearance. Behind every dataset lies a human decision about what to measure

By Iain Brown
Every Great Tech Team Needs Vision, Design, Execution
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Every Great Tech Team Needs Vision, Design, Execution

Every iconic tech company follows the same pattern. I’ve seen it repeat again and again. → The visionary founder who bends reality → The designer who shapes taste and experience → The quiet engineer who makes it actually work Different names. Same archetypes. Apple had them. Tesla had...

By Pascal Bornet
AI Dr. CaBot Outperforms Physicians in Diagnosis, Generates Expert Presentations
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Dr. CaBot Outperforms Physicians in Diagnosis, Generates Expert Presentations

In a new study, authors created a physician-validated benchmark spanning 10 text-based and multimodal tasks, against which they evaluated leading large language models (LLMs). "Then, we developed “Dr. CaBot,” an AI discussant designed to produce written and slide-based video presentations...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Risk Assessments Are Performative; Focus on Impact, Not Count
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Risk Assessments Are Performative; Focus on Impact, Not Count

🔥🔥🔥 This hits on something that has bothered me for most of my career... Much of what orgs do to "assess risk" is largely performative, and has very little do with actual risk. Impact is what matters. Your AI Pentester Found...

By Casey Ellis
AI Agents Turn Fintech Into Retention Powerhouse, Banks Lag
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Agents Turn Fintech Into Retention Powerhouse, Banks Lag

AI agents become fintech’s retention weapon…as banks are left in the dust • Agents own the relationship end-to-end • No more “customer churn” surprises • Revenue sticks instead of leaks • Banks stuck in pilot purgatory #fintech #tech #finserv #AI @BetaMoroney @efipm @BrettKing @spirosmargaris @jasuja @enricomolinari @mikeflache https://t.co/6I8skF6dkR

By Richard Turrin
AI Becomes Invisible Backbone of Global Systems
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Becomes Invisible Backbone of Global Systems

AI has moved beyond experimentation. It is no longer an add-on or productivity boost. It is becoming the invisible backbone of healthcare, education, finance and public systems. What we are witnessing is not another tech cycle, but the construction of a new...

By Spiros Margaris
AI Chat Feels Natural—Set Standard for All Agents
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Chat Feels Natural—Set Standard for All Agents

messaging ai from your chat apps feels so much more natural clearly how all agents should work

By Aaron Ng
Siemens' OT Security Needs Centralized Certificate Management
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Siemens' OT Security Needs Centralized Certificate Management

With the TIA Portal and platforms like WinCC Unified, Siemens Industry is clearly strengthening its security capabilities. ✔️ Encrypted communication ✔️ Certificate-based authentication ✔️ Hardened PLCs, HMIs and drives Technically strong. No doubt. But let’s be honest: Where is the...

By Michael Grollmus
Conversion Tweaks Beat Pricey Platform Migrations Every Time
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Conversion Tweaks Beat Pricey Platform Migrations Every Time

I spent $40k on a Shopify Plus migration. No revenue increase. Competitor optimized their product pages. 30% revenue increase. Platform doesn't matter. Conversion optimization does. Test everything.

By Kamil Sattar
Assume Failure, Let AI’s Smartest Teams Lead
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Assume Failure, Let AI’s Smartest Teams Lead

Assume it will go wrong. Work back from there. Israeli thinking an entrepreneur building a computer vision company once told me in Tel Aviv. I have the most complete lists of those working on AI anywhere. Really of smart people in all fields. Lucky...

By Robert Scoble
Rinky Karthik Discusses SAP Talent Management Innovations
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Rinky Karthik Discusses SAP Talent Management Innovations

#SAP Talent Management Technology: a Chat with Rinky Karthik https://t.co/gMZ29hTtCL >a nice interview with @rinkysmile of #SuccessFactors talking about talent management. #EnSw #HRTech #HR #HCM #AI #Talent

By Luke Marson
Weekend Stanford Team Builds AI Operating System
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Weekend Stanford Team Builds AI Operating System

A small team created an AI made operating system in a weekend at Stanford University. Now do you get why @hackwithtrees was so epic?

By Robert Scoble
Apple Watch Detects Hypertension with 69% Accuracy
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Apple Watch Detects Hypertension with 69% Accuracy

A lot of people don't even know they have high blood pressure, while over 200 million people wear an Apple Watch. The bridge between the two is whether an Apple Watch can properly detect hypertension. A new JAMA study aimed...

By Bertalan Meskó, PhD
Banks’ AI Strategies Miss the Mark, Says Expert
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Banks’ AI Strategies Miss the Mark, Says Expert

Join me in Zurich at the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum next month. I'll explore why many financial institutions are missing the mark in my keynote 'Your Bank’s AI Strategy Is Wrong.' https://t.co/XIQySs0LfD @qubevents #RegTech #Qubevents #NextGenPayments #Zurich https://t.co/RqffMqTRZS

By Dave Birch
Fossil Fuels Waste Two-Thirds of Energy; Clean Tech Thrives
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Fossil Fuels Waste Two-Thirds of Energy; Clean Tech Thrives

The remarkable inefficiency - and destructiveness - of the fossil fuel energy system: two-thirds of all primary energy inputs are wasted, and do not convert into useful energy >When petrol powers a car, three-quarters of the energy is wasted as heat...

By Assaad Razzouk