Samsung camera ethics
According to The Verge, “Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Unpacked might bring on the slop”, the company’s new on‑device AI editing tools blur the line between capture and creation, raising concerns about PUBLIC TRUST in photos and videos as phones promise natural‑language edits. [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/883225/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-s26-2026)
Anthropic goes enterprise
According to The Verge, “Anthropic’s Claude Cowork is plugging AI into more boring enterprise stuff”, the startup unveiled plug‑ins and connectors for Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace and DocuSign, accelerating AUTOMATION in office workflows and sharpening debates over controls and jobs. [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/883707/anthropic-claude-cowork-updates)
Markets and AI jitter
According to AP, “US stocks rebound after getting a reminder of AI’s potential upsides”, U.S. equities rose as Anthropic updates and chip deals eased some fears, but TARIFFS and AI‑driven disruption keep volatility high as investors reprice tech winners and losers. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/209a20c307b116ef8104c7166c8d2c9c)
Jobless claims fall
According to AP, “US applications for jobless aid fall to 206,000 last week as layoffs remain low” — initial claims dropped 23,000 to 206,000 for the week ended Feb. 14, signaling jobs resilience that could temper market bets on near-term Fed easing. Keyword: jobs. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/77f64caa00f49af45d52e7e909cd4f79)
Consumer confidence edges up
According to AP, “US consumer confidence improves modestly in February after cratering the first month of 2026” — the Conference Board index rose to 91.2 in February, offering a small boost to spending outlook even as short‑term expectations remain subdued. Keyword: confidence. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/e5c629c382df4dbb4c2cb74d1b304780)
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