OpenAgent SEC Approval, OpenAI Ends GPT-4o, Anthropic's Super Bowl Success - Daily AI Brief #392
February 14, 2026 -
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In today's edition, OpenAgent has become SEC-registered for tokenized assets, marking a significant step in the financial technology sector. Meanwhile, Ando has raised $4 million to enhance AI workforce management solutions. Anthropic has seen a surge in popularity for its Claude app following its Super Bowl advertisements, and it has also partnered with CodePath to integrate AI into educational programs.
MiniMax has introduced the cost-effective M2.5 AI model, and Meta is set to launch 'Name Tag' facial recognition in its smart glasses. Additionally, PR Newswire and Stacker have teamed up for AI-driven media distribution. Other notable developments include Airbnb adding AI features for user experience enhancement and olee.space unveiling an AI-powered laser sniper in India.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
In today's edition, OpenAgent has become SEC-registered for tokenized assets, marking a significant step in the financial technology sector. Meanwhile, Ando has raised $4 million to enhance AI workforce management solutions. Anthropic has seen a surge in popularity for its Claude app following its Super Bowl advertisements, and it has also partnered with CodePath to integrate AI into educational programs.
MiniMax has introduced the cost-effective M2.5 AI model, and Meta is set to launch 'Name Tag' facial recognition in its smart glasses. Additionally, PR Newswire and Stacker have teamed up for AI-driven media distribution. Other notable developments include Airbnb adding AI features for user experience enhancement and olee.space unveiling an AI-powered laser sniper in India.
OpenAgent Becomes SEC-Registered for Tokenized Assets
OpenAgent has launched as a SEC-registered transfer agent, focusing on tokenized assets, marking a significant step in integrating AI in finance. Read more
Ando Raises $4 Million for AI Workforce Management
Ando has secured $4 million in seed funding to enhance its AI infrastructure for improving staffing and scheduling in the global hourly workforce. The funding round was led by Slow Ventures. Read more
OpenAI Discontinues Access to GPT-4o Model
OpenAI has announced that it will cease access to five legacy ChatGPT models, including the GPT-4o model, which has been involved in legal issues concerning user safety. The decision affects a small fraction of OpenAI's user base. Read more
Anthropic's Super Bowl Ads Boost Claude App Ranking
After Anthropic's Super Bowl ads, the Claude app rose significantly in the U.S. App Store rankings, reaching the top 10. The ads emphasized the app's 'no ads' feature, leading to a notable increase in downloads. Read more
Anthropic and CodePath Collaborate on AI in Education
Anthropic has partnered with CodePath to integrate AI tools into the curriculum of the largest collegiate computer science program in the US, aiming to enhance coding education for over 20,000 students. Read more
MiniMax Introduces Cost-Effective M2.5 AI Model
Chinese AI startup MiniMax has launched its M2.5 language model, offering a cost-effective alternative to high-end AI models from Google and Anthropic, with operational costs as low as $10,000 per year. Read more
Meta to Introduce 'Name Tag' Facial Recognition in Smart Glasses
Meta is planning to add a facial recognition feature called 'Name Tag' to its smart glasses, enabling users to identify people and access information through its AI assistant. The company has been considering the safety and privacy aspects of this feature. Read more
PR Newswire and Stacker Partner for AI Media Distribution
PR Newswire and Stacker have announced a strategic partnership to enhance media distribution through AI. This collaboration aims to expand earned media reach for brands by introducing Feature Story Amplification. Read more
Cohere Exceeds Revenue Target, Eyes IPO
Canadian AI startup Cohere has surpassed its revenue target with $240 million in annual recurring revenue for 2025, and is considering an IPO in 2026. Read more
Airbnb to Add AI for Search and Support
Airbnb is planning to enhance its app with AI features to improve search, trip planning, and customer support. The company is testing natural language queries and aims to expand AI-driven support globally. Read more
AI-Powered Laser Sniper Launched in India
India has introduced an AI-driven laser sniper developed by olee.space, mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle, designed for quick target disablement and autonomous operation. Read more
Vercel and Kernel Launch Web Bot Auth for AI Agents
On February 11, 2026, Kernel and Vercel announced a partnership to introduce Web Bot Auth, a new standard for AI agents to securely access the internet. This system aims to differentiate between 'good' and 'bad' bots by allowing agents to sign HTTP requests with verifiable keys. Read more
Robo.ai and DaBoss.AI Launch Joint Venture in UAE
Robo.ai and DaBoss.AI have partnered to establish a data acquisition and annotation center in Dubai, UAE, focusing on distributed embodied intelligence for AI models. Read more
Palo Alto Networks Acquires CyberArk for AI Security
Palo Alto Networks has completed its acquisition of CyberArk, aiming to enhance identity security by integrating CyberArk's platform into its services. This strategic move addresses identity-centric threats and improves management of privileged access across various identities. Read more
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