News summary for February 15, 2026
OpenAI Reports 100 Million Weekly Active ChatGPT Users in India, Becomes Second-Largest Market Globally
India has become a pivotal market for OpenAI, with 100 million weekly ChatGPT users, making it the company's second-largest base globally. As CEO Sam Altman gears up for the India AI Impact Summit, discover how strategic initiatives and a young, tech-savvy population are driving this surge.
Glean Positions Itself as Critical Intelligence Layer in Enterprise AI Infrastructure Race
As tech giants compete fiercely in the AI arena, Glean carves a unique path by becoming the intelligence layer connecting AI models with enterprise data. Discover how this shift from enterprise search to intelligence infrastructure is addressing the context gap in AI.
Epstein Documents Expose Hidden Investment Networks in EV Startup Ecosystem
Unsealed DOJ documents expose stunning ties between Jeffrey Epstein's network and Silicon Valley's electric vehicle startups. Discover how a shadowy German businessman, with connections to royalty and Chinese investors, played a pivotal role in shaping the EV industry's early days. Dive into the intriguing world of secret investments and the hidden forces behind the mid-2010s EV boom.
Hollywood Studios Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders Against ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 AI Video Generator
Hollywood's heavyweights are taking on ByteDance in a high-stakes legal drama, accusing its new AI platform, Seedance 2.0, of rampant copyright breaches. With AI-generated clips featuring stars like Tom Cruise raising eyebrows, will Seedance 2.0 face a blockbuster shutdown? Dive deeper into the unfolding saga.
Breaking Into a16z's Elite Speedrun Accelerator: Insider Strategies for Success
Andreessen Horowitz's Speedrun accelerator is shaking up the tech scene with its ultra-competitive 0.4% acceptance rate. Originally targeting gaming, it's now a "horizontal program" embracing all sectors. Discover how this prestigious 12-week San Francisco-based cohort gives startups a $1M boost with unmatched resources and expert guidance. Curious about their secret sauce for selecting the best founding teams? Read on!
Western Digital Warns of HDD Capacity Shortage and Imminent Price Increases Due to AI Demand
Western Digital warns of a looming hard drive shortage as AI-driven demand skyrockets, forcing the company to prioritize enterprise clients and hinting at price hikes for consumers. Discover how this shift could impact storage accessibility and affordability for everyday users and small businesses.
Computer Science Enrollment Declines as Students Pivot to Dedicated AI Programs
In a surprising twist, computer science enrollment is dropping across University of California campuses, except at UC San Diego, where a new AI major bucks the trend. As U.S. institutions scramble to keep up with global AI education advancements, what does this mean for the future of tech studies?
Elon Musk Bans X User Over Unflattering Portrait: Post Goes Viral with 11M Views
An artist on X found themselves in hot water after their unflattering portrait of Elon Musk led to a Musk-initiated suspension. But the ban backfired, catapulting the artist to viral fame with 11 million views and 22,000 followers. Discover how this unexpected twist turned controversy into opportunity!
