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AI Capabilities Now Define Enterprise Cloud Competition
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Capabilities Now Define Enterprise Cloud Competition

How AI Is Redefining Enterprise Cloud Competition #Cloud competition has fundamentally shifted from #infrastructure costs to #AI capabilities, with companies like #ByteDance and partnerships between #OpenAI and #Snowflake proving that AI-first platforms are now the fastest-growing segment. #Enterprise leaders must...

By Bernard Marr
Treat Employee Morale Like a Market Indicator
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Treat Employee Morale Like a Market Indicator

The Sentiment Ticker: Why We Should Track #Morale Like a Stock Market https://t.co/6TWOLgE0BQ #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator

By Dave Millner
Choose the Right AI Tool for Each Task
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Choose the Right AI Tool for Each Task

🤖 Which AI Tool Should You Use — And When? Not all AI tools are built for the same job. Here’s a practical breakdown 👇 🧠 Deep Reasoning & Logic Use DeepSeek → for multi-step reasoning, math-heavy logic, complex problem...

By Giuliano Liguori
Timing Is Just a Procrastination Disguise
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Timing Is Just a Procrastination Disguise

If you keep delaying posting because the time is not ideal, you are using timing as a procrastination costume.

By Rachel Pedersen
Ethiopia’s Car Import Ban Drives EV Surge
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Ethiopia’s Car Import Ban Drives EV Surge

Two years ago, Ethiopia did something no other rich country has yet. It banned the import of new fossil fuel cars. In that time, the country went from less than 1% of its vehicles being electric to more than 6%...

By Akshat Rathi
AI Restores Voice, Restores Dignity for the Disabled
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Restores Voice, Restores Dignity for the Disabled

This is the kind of AI that moves me. After 18 years of silence, Ann spoke again. A brain implant reads signals from her speech cortex. AI decodes them in real time. A digital avatar restores her voice and facial expressions. What’s new? Not text on...

By Pascal Bornet
OpenClaw's Power Multiplies as Workflows Interconnect
SocialFeb 18, 2026

OpenClaw's Power Multiplies as Workflows Interconnect

.@OpenClaw is the gift that keeps giving. I keep discovering new use cases for it. And the real power law happens when OC starts making connections between the workflows I’ve built for it.

By Matthew Berman
M7 Tech Stocks Test Low, Threatening Repeat Correction
SocialFeb 18, 2026

M7 Tech Stocks Test Low, Threatening Repeat Correction

However, as the AI narrative continues to unfold, from euphoria a few months ago to handwringing now (over the commodification of the SaaS stocks and the unknown ROI of hyperscaler capex), the Might Mag 7 is showing some strains. The...

By Jurrien Timmer
Custom Software: Flexibility Gains vs Higher Costs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Custom Software: Flexibility Gains vs Higher Costs

While custom software offers flexibility and scalability for unique business needs, especially customer-facing or competitive advantages, it can be more costly and less efficient technologically. #Tech #Business https://t.co/0UYl9C5hEm

By Eric Kimberling
Varta Launches AI-Powered Residential Battery System
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Varta Launches AI-Powered Residential Battery System

Varta unveils residential battery with AI-driven energy management #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/wUB2FFX3Ky

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Caterpillar VC Funds ElevenEs' 1GWh LFP Factory in Serbia
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Caterpillar VC Funds ElevenEs' 1GWh LFP Factory in Serbia

Caterpillar VC backs startup ElevenEs as it builds 1GWh LFP cell factory in Serbia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/lb6SNWjg1K

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Checkout Now Shows Prices in Your Local Currency
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Checkout Now Shows Prices in Your Local Currency

Starting February 18, our checkout page will display prices in students' local currency. Location is detected based on IP address, and prices are automatically converted using real-time exchange rates. 🙂 https://t.co/xCo69SeIx8

By Gustavo Pezzi (Pikuma)
Run VLAs in Real Time Using Fast Edge Adapter
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Run VLAs in Real Time Using Fast Edge Adapter

Check out Noriaki's thread about a way to get VLAs to run in real time with a fast "edge adapter"!

By Sergey Levine
Excited to Lead Panel at Zoho Day 2026
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Excited to Lead Panel at Zoho Day 2026

On the ground for @Zoho Day 2026 in Austin. Looking forward to the discussions, leading a customer panel and interviews with Zoho execs. There is a lot to unpack. #CIO @sandraklo #ZohoDay26

By Tim Crawford
Energy‑Per‑Prompt Redefines AI Query Power Cost
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Energy‑Per‑Prompt Redefines AI Query Power Cost

chetanarvindpatil #Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Energy The Semiconductor Energy Per Prompt: 1/ - Energy Per Prompt Defines How Much Electrical Energy Is Consumed To Deliver One Meaningful AI Response. - It Shifts Focus From Peak Power Or Total Datacenter Energy To The Cost Of...

By Chetan Arvind Patil
AI Becomes the New UI with Tesla’s Cybercab
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Becomes the New UI with Tesla’s Cybercab

What is AI-first design? @Tesla Cybercab is a fully autonomous vehicle with no steering wheel, no pedals, no side mirrors or a rear window - relying entirely on self-driving technology with a target cost of $30K USD by 2026-27. AI is...

By Vala Afshar
Data Quality & Governance: Underrated Foundations Beyond Analytics
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Data Quality & Governance: Underrated Foundations Beyond Analytics

Data Quality and Data Governance are two of the most underrated but important areas in the data space There are other areas to explore in data outside of Analytics.

By Ebere Oyek (Nelo) — Data | AI | ML
Energy Vault Locks 1.5 GWh Sodium‑ion Supply for AI
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Energy Vault Locks 1.5 GWh Sodium‑ion Supply for AI

Energy Vault secures 1.5 GWh sodium-ion supply for AI #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/GWREdYVRjt https://t.co/vzy2INY2hB

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Retainers Free You From Weekly Price Negotiations
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Retainers Free You From Weekly Price Negotiations

Hourly pricing makes you negotiate your value every week. Retainers let you deliver and move on.

By Rachel Pedersen
Discover James Kaikis' New‑Age GTM Innovators Framework
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Discover James Kaikis' New‑Age GTM Innovators Framework

Friend of The Transaction , James Kaikis , with his version of the new age GTM innovators framework. Oh, btw, we are doing an event together and you are going to come. https://luma.com/w6x2lgd9

By Craig Rosenberg
Specify AI Skills, Processes, and Problems, Not Vague Demands
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Specify AI Skills, Processes, and Problems, Not Vague Demands

Leaders, telling people they need “AI skills” is vague. What specific skills are helpful? What specific processes are you replacing with AI automation? What specific problems will AI solve in your organization? There are a lot of tools out there, and no...

By Julia Rock
Ohio Gas Plant Price Tag Hits $33 Billion
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Ohio Gas Plant Price Tag Hits $33 Billion

A gas-fired power plant in Ohio costing $33 billion? I need help here >>> any details?

By Anas Alhajji
Plan Ahead to Avoid Vendor Lock‑In Barriers
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Plan Ahead to Avoid Vendor Lock‑In Barriers

Vendor lock-in makes switching harder later. Businesses and software evolve differently, creating a gap over time. Plan for future digital transformations. #VendorLockIn #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/SEjhkOsbRr

By Eric Kimberling
Master Live-Stream Arbitrage Across Platforms for Big Profits
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Master Live-Stream Arbitrage Across Platforms for Big Profits

Obviously, this is very general in the video that I put out here, but the reality is: is learning how to buy and sell, and finding arbitrage in what you pay for something, versus what you sell it, and understanding...

By GaryVee
Martin Fowler’s Timely Advice & Guest Lineup Revealed
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Martin Fowler’s Timely Advice & Guest Lineup Revealed

new post up: in which @martinfowler gives me the best advice ever at the worst possible time, plus... a rundown of the special guests to expect in the second edition of "Observability Engineering"! https://t.co/ZcaP1rzYib

By Charity Majors
KNESS, Hithium Secure
SocialFeb 18, 2026

KNESS, Hithium Secure

KNESS and Hithium enter 2GWh Ukraine partnership, c.700MWh progressed elsewhere in Finland, Estonia and Southeast Europe #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/tD2KIJSygn

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Warner Bros. Slams ByteDance for AI Deepfake IP Misuse
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Warner Bros. Slams ByteDance for AI Deepfake IP Misuse

Warner Bros. Blasts ByteDance for AI Videos of Superman, Batman and ‘Game of Thrones’ https://t.co/f1uTztF2Ef

By Todd Spangler
Resveratrol Activates SIRT1 to Shield Kidneys From Fat
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Resveratrol Activates SIRT1 to Shield Kidneys From Fat

Resveratrol protects kidneys from fat accumulation and diabetic kidney disease by activating SIRT1, similar to its effects on fatty liver 🐁 www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1098882326000067

By David Sinclair
2026: Virginia Shows Real Change Comes From Scaling Existing Tech
SocialFeb 18, 2026

2026: Virginia Shows Real Change Comes From Scaling Existing Tech

Virginia just proved that 2026 is not about revolutionary tech. It’s about industrializing what already works. That’s where the real transformation happens.

By Jigar Shah
New ROI Models Challenge Traditional Solar Efficiency Assumptions
SocialFeb 18, 2026

New ROI Models Challenge Traditional Solar Efficiency Assumptions

Rethinking solar and storage ROI: Beyond old efficiency assumptions #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Q0dEuzcdle https://t.co/H10BfEMpva

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Diversity Redefines Energy Storage Industry Expectations
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Diversity Redefines Energy Storage Industry Expectations

‘Greater diversity reshapes expectations’: Women in Energy Storage Network on strengthening and empowering an inclusive industry #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/eoP6Ctpo42

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Metrics Miss the Mark: Data Gaps Hinder Value Care
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Metrics Miss the Mark: Data Gaps Hinder Value Care

Value-based care data gap: Why metrics fail to reach the bedside https://t.co/CvUOKiL4Ki #Policy #PublicHealthPolicy via @kevinmd

By Kevin Pho, MD
Data Centers Misjudge Training Vs. Inference Power Needs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Data Centers Misjudge Training Vs. Inference Power Needs

The dumbest thing is that the data center companies are combining the need for training and inference and assuming that all it needs to be in 1,000MW increments. They don't. Here are some estimates...

By Jigar Shah
Japan Commits $36B to U.S. Energy, Led by SoftBank
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Japan Commits $36B to U.S. Energy, Led by SoftBank

Japan plans to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects 🇯🇵 🤝 🇺🇸 The most significant piece is a 9.2GW gas-fired power plant in Ohio. The investment will be led by SoftBank https://t.co/5io8koo0jd

By Stephen Stapczynski
Include Land Preservation Costs in Agrivoltaics LCOE
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Include Land Preservation Costs in Agrivoltaics LCOE

Scientists say land-preservation costs should be factored into agrivoltaics’ LCOE calculations #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/jjFYEDWdIc https://t.co/bRlOQUhcvn

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Search Citations Drop When Organic Rankings Fall
SocialFeb 17, 2026

AI Search Citations Drop When Organic Rankings Fall

Are AI search citations affected by drops in organic search? I dug in a bit with some recent examples try to find the answer. Check it out at my Substack: https://t.co/JBgyIVp40w https://t.co/CLNUvu0mII

By Lily Ray
China’s Tech Surge Challenges U.S. AI Dominance
SocialFeb 17, 2026

China’s Tech Surge Challenges U.S. AI Dominance

China's tech shock threatens U.S. AI monopoly: 'just getting started' https://t.co/a2d0sQjRsg #Tech #Chinatech #ustech #AI #bigtech #ArtificialIntelligence @PawlowskiMario @chidambara09 @Ym78200 @CurieuxExplorer @efipm @bigfundu @sayedflah @Ronald_vanLoon @cyngn @belindabeibi @odisseiaalfa @DigitalColmer @MyCompanionsAI @KirkDBorne @patricegorissen @jeffkagan @EdwardKens50830 @enilev @insom_ai333 @ChrisCCrowley @sallyeaves @gurmeet_judge @VairagyaSadhana @andresvilarino...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Engineers Redefine Roles as AI Generates All Code
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Engineers Redefine Roles as AI Generates All Code

If AI writes 100 per cent code at Anthropic, what will engineers do? https://t.co/QT4G0uv6Lt #Anthropic #vibecoding #vibecode #coder #Developpement #developer

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Induction Cooktops Safe for Pacemakers with Proper Awareness
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Induction Cooktops Safe for Pacemakers with Proper Awareness

Are induction cooktops dangerous for people with pacemakers? In rare cases, magnets can interfere with heart devices, but typically only when held extremely close. That doesn’t mean the technology is dangerous. It means awareness matters. Modern shielding + thoughtful device placement significantly reduce...

By Ami Bhatt, MD
BHP Gains From Energy Transition, Decarbonisation Remains Low
SocialFeb 17, 2026

BHP Gains From Energy Transition, Decarbonisation Remains Low

Energy transition delivers fresh growth for BHP, but decarbonisation stays on the back-burner #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/o3W8hMqdy5 https://t.co/QgGiAOULsE

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Four‑hour Solar‑battery Project Enters NSW Planning Pipeline
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Four‑hour Solar‑battery Project Enters NSW Planning Pipeline

Locally developed solar-battery project with four hours of storage joins NSW planning pipeline #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/2eebVyrliq https://t.co/TXxxxJss2j

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
All Breaches Affect Limited Files; “Limited” Is Meaningless
SocialFeb 17, 2026

All Breaches Affect Limited Files; “Limited” Is Meaningless

Apparently, the hackers stole “a limited number of files”. Humour me here, but when does a breach ever *not* affect a limited number of files? I mean, when was the last breach you can remember that impacted an *unlimited* number...

By Troy Hunt
PRC2 Links Embryonic Methylation to Age Reversal
SocialFeb 17, 2026

PRC2 Links Embryonic Methylation to Age Reversal

Embryos and old people have a lot in common: the PRC2 protein complex, which controls DNA methylation during embryogenesis, is a key participant in age reversal via epigenetic reprogramming link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1038/s44320-026-00195-9.pdf

By David Sinclair
Stop Juggling AI Tools—Vora IQ Streamlines Founders
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Stop Juggling AI Tools—Vora IQ Streamlines Founders

Most first-time founders don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail juggling 6 AI tools and starting from scratch every time. Vora IQ is an AI-powered business OS with specialized agents that hold your full business context. Every answer is grounded...

By Man of Skillz
Hands‑free AI Driving Builds Trust, Fuels Future Sales
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Hands‑free AI Driving Builds Trust, Fuels Future Sales

Our robot has driven me and the family for two hours in driving rain across one of USA’s most dangerous roads. Without my hands touching the wheel once. It is how it handled pudddles, two brown streams crossing the road that most...

By Robert Scoble
Boston Trains AI Founders; SF Steals Them—Others Beware
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Boston Trains AI Founders; SF Steals Them—Others Beware

Boston has the schools. SF has the companies. 21 of the Forbes AI 50 founders went to school in Boston—then left for San Francisco. If SF doesn’t learn from this cautionary tale, Austin and Miami will. https://t.co/pmYxLaYXWy

By Garry Tan
California Achieves 24/7 Solar with Battery Storage
SocialFeb 17, 2026

California Achieves 24/7 Solar with Battery Storage

When the sun sets, batteries rise: 24/7 solar in California #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/CNnAz7rQlB https://t.co/hUgLEY189p

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Google Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power via Nevada Clean Tariff
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Google Secures 150 MW Geothermal Power via Nevada Clean Tariff

Google signs 150 MW deal via NV Energy Clean Transition Tariff for a portfolio of new geothermal projects to be developed by Ormat https://t.co/7hsKR2PAsk #BYONCE (bring your own new clean electricity)

By Jesse D. Jenkins
Continuous Security Audit Across 62,000+ Open Skills
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Continuous Security Audit Across 62,000+ Open Skills

We partnered with @socketsecurity, @snyksec, and @gendigitalinc to continuously audit https://t.co/NfXI7skfWe for security vulnerabilities. There are now 62,000+ skills in the open ecosystem https://t.co/rtwkKCBeBz

By Guillermo Rauch