Google's AI chatbot Gemini surpasses 7.5 million monthly active users, showing rapid growth but still trailing behind ChatGPT. The launch of Gemini 3 and a new affordable subscription plan are key growth drivers.

Roblox launched the open beta for its 4D creation feature, enabling users to generate interactive 3D objects with movable parts, such as drivable cars and flyable planes, through AI-powered templates.

Amazon launches Alexa+ AI assistant free for U.S. Prime members, offering enhanced conversational abilities and smart task handling across devices.

French authorities raided X's Paris office as part of an investigation into child abuse material and other allegations. The UK's ICO also launched a probe into Grok over harmful sexualized content, stemming from deepfake videos on the platform.

Microsoft launches AI licensing hub to compensate publishers for content use in AI training.

Apple integrates OpenAI and Anthropic AI coding agents into Xcode 26.3, enabling direct code editing, project updates, and documentation search within the IDE.

Google's Gemini models lead in board game benchmarks, testing AI in strategic games like chess, Werewolf, and Poker to evaluate logical thinking, social skills, and risk management. The platform also aids safety research.

UpScrolled gains over 2.5M users after TikTok's U.S. sale, promoting data privacy and free speech as it faces content moderation challenges.

Intel CEO announces GPU production plans, expanding into AI chip market to compete with NVIDIA.

Dassault Systèmes and NVIDIA forge long-term partnership to create a shared industrial AI platform, integrating virtual twin technology with AI infrastructure for applications across sectors.

Google Contacts app updates with clearer design for sharing/import interfaces and adds a confirmation step to prevent errors, part of Material 3 unification.

Chinese robotics firm LimX Dynamics raises $200 million for embodied AI development, focusing on humanoid and quadrupedal robots with its COSA software and Tron 2 hardware platforms.

Microsoft Teams introduces AI-driven updates: interactive meeting agents, Copilot screen analysis, enhanced chat summaries, direct SharePoint sharing for meeting notes, and collaborative annotations for all participants.

Adobe now offers unlimited image and video generation for Firefly subscribers, including access to multiple AI models. The feature is available across platforms until March 16, supporting creation and editing within Creative Cloud.

Mozilla to add AI kill switch in Firefox on Feb 24, allowing users to disable all AI features like chatbots, translation, and tab suggestions.

OpenAI releases Codex for macOS, allowing developers to control multiple AI agents simultaneously for parallel task execution. The tool offers a user-friendly interface, asynchronous agent management across projects, and integration with external tools. It's available for paid ChatGPT plans with increased usage limits, while free users get a limited trial.

SpaceX acquires Elon Musk's xAI to build space-based data centers, aiming to address AI's power demands and boost revenue. The merged entity is valued at $1.25 trillion.

Major gaming stocks fell sharply after Google's AI game tool launch. Concerns include AI's derivative content, job threats, and current limitations like short, glitchy experiences. Despite skepticism, tech leaders push for AI's role in immersive gaming.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed reports of friction with OpenAI as "nonsense" and confirmed Nvidia's participation in OpenAI's funding round, though the exact investment amount remains unspecified.

Indonesia lifts ban on xAI's Grok chatbot after Malaysia and Philippines, following company's commitment to service improvements and abuse prevention. The ban remains conditional and could be reinstated for violations.