Anthropic Raises $30B, SoftBank Gains $4.2B from OpenAI, and TikTok Partners with Fabulate - Daily AI Brief #391
February 13, 2026 -
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TikTok and Fabulate have partnered to deliver AI-driven content across the APAC region. Meanwhile, Stanhope AI has successfully raised $8 million to advance adaptive AI in robotics. SoftBank reports a gain of $4.2 billion from its investment in OpenAI, and Snowflake has enhanced its SnowConvert AI for improved data migrations.
ByteDance is developing an AI chip in collaboration with Samsung, and Cursor is expanding its research preview for long-running agents. Harvey plans to open a new office in Dallas in 2026, while Pinterest reports higher search volumes than ChatGPT. Nebius is set to acquire Tavily for up to $400 million, and AI2 has launched MolmoSpaces for embodied AI research.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
TikTok and Fabulate have partnered to deliver AI-driven content across the APAC region. Meanwhile, Stanhope AI has successfully raised $8 million to advance adaptive AI in robotics. SoftBank reports a gain of $4.2 billion from its investment in OpenAI, and Snowflake has enhanced its SnowConvert AI for improved data migrations.
ByteDance is developing an AI chip in collaboration with Samsung, and Cursor is expanding its research preview for long-running agents. Harvey plans to open a new office in Dallas in 2026, while Pinterest reports higher search volumes than ChatGPT. Nebius is set to acquire Tavily for up to $400 million, and AI2 has launched MolmoSpaces for embodied AI research.
TikTok and Fabulate Partner for AI-Driven Content in APAC
TikTok has teamed up with Fabulate to integrate AI tools into influencer marketing, enhancing content creation in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more
Stanhope AI Raises $8M for Adaptive AI in Robotics
London-based startup Stanhope AI has secured $8 million in seed funding to advance its adaptive AI technology for robotics and drones. The funding will aid in developing AI systems capable of functioning in dynamic environments. Read more
SoftBank Gains $4.2 Billion from OpenAI Investment
SoftBank has announced a $4.2 billion gain from its investment in OpenAI, contributing to a net profit for the fiscal third quarter. Despite significant debt, the company continues to invest heavily in AI technology. Read more
Snowflake Enhances SnowConvert AI for Data Migrations
In February 2026, Snowflake announced updates to its SnowConvert AI tool, including AI-powered code conversion and expanded platform support, to improve data migrations. Read more
ByteDance Develops AI Chip with Samsung
ByteDance is working on an AI chip and is in discussions with Samsung Electronics for manufacturing. This move is to ensure a steady supply of processors amid US export restrictions. Read more
Cursor Launches Research Preview for Long-Running Agents
Cursor has introduced a research preview for its long-running agents, enabling Ultra, Teams, and Enterprise users to autonomously complete complex tasks. The agents have demonstrated enhanced performance in generating larger pull requests with high merge rates. Read more
Harvey Expands to Dallas with New Office
Harvey, a legal AI startup from San Francisco valued at $11 billion, plans to open a Dallas office in April 2026 to support legal teams in Texas. Read more
Pinterest Reports Higher Search Volume Than ChatGPT
Following a disappointing earnings report, Pinterest claims to have a higher search volume than ChatGPT, with 80 billion searches per month compared to 75 billion for ChatGPT. Read more
Nebius to Acquire Tavily for Up to $400 Million
The AI infrastructure company Nebius plans to acquire the Israeli startup Tavily, known for its AI agent search technology, in a deal potentially worth $400 million. This acquisition is expected to bolster Nebius's AI platform with Tavily's advanced search capabilities. Read more
AI2 Introduces MolmoSpaces for Embodied AI Research
AI2 has launched MolmoSpaces, a platform for studying embodied learning in robotics, featuring extensive resources for research in robotic navigation and manipulation. Read more
Spotify Developers Halt Coding Due to AI
Spotify announced that its top developers have not written code since December, thanks to an AI system called 'Honk'. This system allows for remote and real-time code deployment, leading to the release of over 50 new features in 2025. Read more
OpenAI Launches Codex Version with Cerebras Chip
On February 12, 2026, OpenAI introduced a new version of its coding tool, Codex, called GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, which is powered by a Cerebras chip for faster performance. Read more
Anthropic Raises $30 Billion in Series G Funding
Anthropic has secured $30 billion in Series G funding, elevating its valuation to $380 billion. The round was led by GIC and Coatue, with participation from other investors. Read more
Elon Musk Proposes Moonbase Alpha for AI Development
Elon Musk has announced plans for a Moonbase Alpha to facilitate AI development, utilizing mass drivers to launch satellites into deep space. This follows a merger between xAI and SpaceX, indicating a strategic shift towards lunar infrastructure. Read more
IBM to Increase U.S. Entry-Level Hiring
IBM plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. by 2026, focusing on roles that emphasize customer engagement over tasks that can be automated by AI. Read more
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