OpenAI secures a historic **$110 billion** funding round led by Nvidia and Amazon, rocketing its valuation to **$840 billion**. We discuss how this capital fuels the AI infrastructure race and cements OpenAI's dominance.

Meanwhile, President Trump orders US federal agencies to **cease using Anthropic** products. The directive follows a dispute over safety guardrails and national security, marking a major clash between AI ethics and defense requirements.

Also in this episode: Perplexity launches **"Computer"** to act as an AI operating system, Google brings memory features to free Gemini users, and Anthropic adjusts its safety scaling policy.

Sources:
• The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/27/openai-announces-110bn-funding-round-valuation
• SiliconANGLE: https://siliconangle.com/2026/02/27/trump-orders-federal-agencies-stop-using-anthropic-products/
• TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/perplexity-launches-computer-platform
• 9to5Google: https://9to5google.com/2026/02/26/gemini-app-past-chats-free-users/
• CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/anthropic-amends-safety-policy-1.7126834

Today on AI RADAR: **Anthropic** takes a historic stand against the U.S. Pentagon, refusing a "final offer" to remove safety guardrails from Claude. CEO Dario Amodei risks a $200M contract to maintain ethical standards amidst national security pressures.

Meanwhile, **Nvidia** silences bubble fears with a massive $68.1B quarter. CEO Jensen Huang declares the industry has reached the "agentic AI inflection point," driven by autonomous systems rather than just chatbots.

Also in this episode: **Perplexity** pivots from search to action with its new "Perplexity Computer" platform, **Meta** signs a shock deal to rent Google's TPUs, and **DeepMind** releases the lightning-fast "Nano Banana 2" image model.

Sources:
• The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/26/anthropic-pentagon-ai-safety-standoff
• RNZ News: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/2026/02/26/nvidia-smashes-forecasts-with-record-quarter
• Elets CIO: https://cio.eletsonline.com/news/perplexity-ai-launches-perplexity-computer
• The Standard: https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/4/20260226/meta-google-chip-deal
• Google Blog: https://blog.google/technology/ai/nano-banana-2-launch

Nvidia has silenced "AI bubble" fears with a massive **$68.1 billion quarter**, driven by what CEO Jensen Huang calls the new era of **"Agentic AI."** We break down the earnings and the insatiable demand for Blackwell Ultra chips.

Meanwhile, Google strikes back with **Gemini 3.1 Pro**, introducing a "Medium" thinking mode to balance speed and reasoning, plus new agentic capabilities for Android devices.

Also in this episode: OpenAI faces heavy scrutiny in Canada over the **Tumbler Ridge shooter case**, sparking debates on AI liability and a potential legal "duty to report" threats.

Plus: Microsoft pledges **$50 billion** for Global South infrastructure, and Anthropic partners with Pratham for education in India.

Sources:
• Nvidia Earnings: https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-announces-financial-results-for-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-2026
• Google Gemini 3.1: https://blog.google/products/gemini/gemini-3-1-pro-model-updates-android-features/
• OpenAI Canada Scrutiny: https://globalnews.ca/news/10293847/openai-tumbler-ridge-shooting-regulation-minister-solomon/
• Microsoft Investment: https://news.microsoft.com/2026/02/26/microsoft-announces-50-billion-investment-global-south-ai/
• Anthropic India: https://www.anthropic.com/news/pratham-partnership-india-education

In this episode of AI RADAR, we break down **Meta's** historic $100 billion deal with **AMD**, a strategic pivot designed to challenge Nvidia's monopoly on AI hardware.

We also discuss **Perplexity AI's** surprise decision to completely remove ads from its platform to prioritize user trust, and the **Pentagon's** ultimatum to **Anthropic** regarding the use of its models for military operations. Plus, **Samsung** integrates Perplexity into the Galaxy S26 and **Google Vids** gets a multilingual upgrade.

Sources:
• Meta/AMD Deal: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-02-24/meta-to-buy-ai-chips-from-amd-in-100-billion-deal
• Perplexity Removes Ads: https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/perplexity-just-removed-ads-to-protect-trust-heres-why-chatgpt-should-do-the-same
• Pentagon vs Anthropic: https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/world-news/hegseth-warns-anthropic-to-let-the-military-use-the-companys-ai-tech-as-it-sees-fit-ap-sources-say
• Samsung Galaxy S26: https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/technology-news/samsungs-android-flagship-galaxy-s26-series-to-support-perplexity-ai
• Google Vids Update: https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/02/ai-avatars-and-ai-voiceovers-in-google-vids-now-available-in-seven-new-languages.html

On this episode of AI RADAR, tensions escalate globally. **Anthropic** formally accuses major Chinese labs of stealing Claude's reasoning capabilities through "industrial-scale" model distillation, labeling it a national security risk.

Meanwhile, **OpenAI** faces political fury in Canada after revelations it banned a school shooter's account months before the attack but didn't alert authorities.

Plus, the **Pentagon** issues an ultimatum to Anthropic over autonomous weapons restrictions, threatening to label the startup a "supply chain risk" while turning to Elon Musk’s **xAI**.

Also: **Meta** revives its AI smartwatch plans and **Google DeepMind** warns of a critical hardware choke point.

Sources:
• Anthropic Blog: https://www.anthropic.com/news/detecting-and-preventing-distillation-attacks
• CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/eby-tumbler-ridge-shooting-openai
• Axios: https://www.axios.com/technology/artificial-intelligence
• The Information: https://www.theinformation.com/topics/meta
• CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/artificial-intelligence

Today on AI RADAR: **Anthropic** disrupts the cybersecurity market with "Claude Code Security," a new agent that reasons through code logic to find vulnerabilities. The release triggered a sell-off for major stocks like CrowdStrike and Cloudflare.

Also, **Samsung** makes a bold move by integrating **Perplexity** as a native system-level agent on Galaxy devices, ending its exclusive reliance on Google. Meanwhile, **Nvidia** re-enters the PC market with AI chips to challenge Apple and expands its infrastructure partnership with **Meta**.

Plus, **Google** launches Gemini 3.1 Pro with enhanced reasoning, and **OpenAI** targets a staggering $600 billion in compute spending by 2030.

Sources:
• Security Affairs: https://securityaffairs.com/anthropic-unveils-claude-code-security-detect-fix-code-bugs/
• The Tech Buzz: https://thetechbuzz.com/samsung-opens-galaxy-ai-perplexity-multi-agent-push/
• Seeking Alpha: https://seekingalpha.com/news/nvidia-re-enters-pc-market-ai-powered-laptop-chips
• Google The Keyword: https://blog.google/technology/ai/gemini-3-1-pro-smarter-model/
• Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/openai-aims-600-billion-computing-power-spending-2030

On this episode of AI RADAR, we cover the massive financial shifts shaking the tech world.

**Nvidia** is reportedly finalizing a **$30 billion investment** in OpenAI, cementing a partnership that values the AI giant at a staggering **$730 billion**. We analyze why big tech is doubling down despite market jitters.

Also, **Anthropic** has launched **Claude Code Security**, an autonomous auditing tool that identified 500+ zero-day bugs. The release sent shockwaves through the market, causing cybersecurity stocks like **CrowdStrike** and **Okta** to plummet.

Plus: **Perplexity** permanently abandons ads, **Meta** secures a $50B GPU deal, and **OpenAI** faces political heat in Canada over safety protocols.

Sources:
• The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/20/nvidia-reportedly-plans-30bn-investment-in-openai-funding-round
• Seeking Alpha: https://seekingalpha.com/news/2026-02-21-cybersecurity-stocks-fall-after-anthropic-unveils-claude-code-security
• ExchangeWire: https://www.exchangewire.com/news/digest-perplexity-abandons-ads-to-protect-trust-in-ai
• CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-ai-minister-openai-safety-protocols-tumbler-ridge-1.7123456
• The Motley Fool: https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/02/21/meta-platforms-stock-climbs-after-50-billion-nvidia-chip-deal

In this episode of AI RADAR, we break down the colossal financial shifts redefining the industry. **OpenAI** unveils a massive **$600 billion infrastructure plan** aiming for $280B in revenue by 2030, while **Nvidia** doubles down with a reported **$30 billion investment** in the model maker, cementing their strategic alliance.

Meanwhile, the release of **Anthropic’s "Claude Code Security"** triggers a sharp sell-off in cybersecurity stocks like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks, fueling fears that AI agents will replace traditional security software. We also cover **Google's $100M play** for Fluidstack to expand its TPU network and OpenAI's admission regarding the account ban of a Canadian school shooter.

Sources:
• OpenAI Recalibrates Growth: https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/openai-recalibrates-growth-path-with-600-billion-compute-target--cnbc-3885624
• Anthropic Hits Cyber Stocks: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/cybersecurity-stocks-hit-sharply-by-anthropic-claude-code-security/articleshow/118413123.cms
• Nvidia Invests $30B: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/20/nvidia-openai-investment-funding-round
• Google Eyes Fluidstack: https://siliconangle.com/2026/02/20/google-reportedly-invest-100m-ai-cloud-operator-fluidstack/
• OpenAI & Canadian Shooter: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/openai-banned-account-tumbler-ridge-shooter-1.7468123

In this episode of AI RADAR, we break down the biggest money moves in tech history. Nvidia is reportedly finalizing a massive **$30 billion investment** in OpenAI, cementing its grip on the AI hardware market while pushing OpenAI's valuation to a staggering **$830 billion**.

Meanwhile, Google hits back with **Gemini 3.1 Pro**, a new model boasting a major leap in reasoning capabilities (scoring 77.1% on the ARC-AGI-2 benchmark). We also look at the human cost of the AI arms race, as Meta reportedly cuts employee stock awards by **5%** to fund its projected **$135 billion** capital expenditure for 2026.

Plus: Irish regulators investigate Elon Musk's **Grok** over deepfakes, and OpenAI signs a data center deal with **Tata**.

Sources:
• BeInCrypto: https://beincrypto.com/nvidia-dumps-100-billion-plan-openai-investment/
• CNET: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-rolls-out-latest-ai-model-gemini-3-1-pro/
• Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-cuts-stock-awards-by-5-most-employees-fund-ai-goals-ft-reports-2026-02-19/
• Mashable: https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-grok-eu-investigation-nonconsensual-images
• The Standard: https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/4/227568/India's-Tata-signs-up-OpenAI-as-customer-for-data-centre-business

In this episode of AI RADAR, we break down the massive multi-generational infrastructure agreement between **Nvidia and Meta**, cementing a long-term partnership for AGI hardware.

Also, **OpenAI** restructures its deal with Microsoft, locking in a 20% revenue share until 2032, while simultaneously expanding into India with a new data center partnership with Tata. Meanwhile, **Anthropic** teams up with Infosys to bring "agentic AI" to enterprise workflows, challenging OpenAI's dominance in the corporate sector.

Plus, **Google Gemini** gets music generation capabilities, and OpenAI releases a new crypto security benchmark to help secure smart contracts.

Sources:
• TheStreet - Nvidia & Meta Deal: https://www.thestreet.com/technology/nvidia-meta-ai-chip-deal-infrastructure-2026
• Benzinga - Microsoft & OpenAI Terms: https://www.benzinga.com/news/26/02/microsoft-openai-revenue-agreement-2026
• The Register - Infosys & Anthropic: https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/infosys_anthropic_partnership/
• Google Blog - Gemini Music: https://blog.google/products/gemini/gemini-music-creation-feature-2026
• DL News - OpenAI EVMbench: https://www.dlnews.com/articles/defi/openai-releases-crypto-security-tool-evmbench-2026