
Fresh AI tools land while markets and mainframes feel the heat.
Anthropic has introduced a new code security capability that reviews codebases, flags subtle vulnerabilities, and suggests precise fixes. The early preview targets enterprise teams drowning in backlogs. Developers still make the final call, but security teams gain faster visibility into risks that older scanners often miss.
Markets reacted quickly. Cybersecurity shares slid for a second straight session as investors questioned how far AI-driven tools could cut into traditional offerings. At the same time, IBM stock dropped sharply after Anthropic claimed that Claude Code could speed COBOL upgrades, raising fresh questions around long-standing services revenue.
Claude’s New Security Tool Spots Code Flaws Before Hackers Do
Anthropic has rolled out the Claude Code Security in a limited research preview for enterprise users. The capability reviews codebases, detects subtle vulnerabilities, and suggests targeted fixes. Developers keep final control, while security teams clear backlogs faster and catch risks that older scanners often miss.
Cybersecurity Shares Slide Again as New AI Tool Spooks Investors
Markets reacted sharply as cybersecurity stocks dropped for a second straight day following Anthropic’s Claude Code Security release. Investors fear AI features could eat into traditional security services. Still, CrowdStrike’s CEO insists its Falcon platform remains essential for stopping real-world breaches.
IBM Shares Sink Hard After AI Claim Rattles Legacy Code Market
Investors reacted quickly after Anthropic suggested its tools could speed COBOL modernization on IBM systems. The claim raised concerns about long-standing consulting work around mainframes. IBM stock fell sharply as markets weighed how faster code upgrades might affect the company’s services revenue.
Why AI Agents Fail After Launch and What Teams Must Fix Early
Many teams underestimate post-launch risks in AI agent development. Demo success often hides behavioral drift that appears with real users. Strong evaluation frameworks, continuous monitoring, and governance layers help teams detect issues early and keep agents reliable as complexity quietly grows.
Canva Goes Shopping While Software Market Nerves Keep Stocks Under Pressure
Amid the ongoing software stocks sell-off, Canva is expanding its reach with the acquisitions of Cavalry and MangoAI. The move strengthens its motion graphics and ad video capabilities. As public market peers struggle, Canva appears focused on building deeper creative tools for designers and marketers.
Anthropic Flags Massive AI Capability Scraping Attempts by Chinese AI Labs
Anthropic reported large-scale Claude model mining efforts by rival labs using fraudulent accounts to extract capabilities. The activity involved millions of interactions meant to train competing models. The company warns that such misuse could weaken built-in safeguards and raise serious security concerns.
OpenAI lands multiyear deals with consulting giants in enterprise push
OpenAI unveiled new partnerships under its Frontier Alliances, marking fresh enterprise deals with major consulting firms like BCG, McKinsey, Accenture, and Capgemini. The effort aims to help companies deploy AI coworkers across workflows. Partners will guide strategy, integration, and adoption as enterprises push for measurable value from AI.
Quantization Explained: The Quiet Trick Behind Faster, Leaner AI Models
Teams exploring Quantization in LLMs are finding practical ways to shrink massive models without heavy performance loss. The method lowers numerical precision to cut memory use and speed inference. For many enterprises, it is becoming a key step toward affordable private model deployment.
Microsoft Pushes Glass Storage Closer to Real World Use
Microsoft revealed new progress in Project Silica, showing how data can now be stored in common borosilicate glass. The update lowers cost and simplifies hardware while improving write speeds. Researchers say the approach could preserve digital records for up to 10,000 years.
Google’s New Tool Lets Users Create Full Songs in Short AI Bursts
Google has introduced AI music generation through its Lyria 3 model inside the Gemini app. Users can create short, 30 second tracks across multiple languages. The feature is in beta for now, but wider access is expected in the coming days.
Young India Drives Massive ChatGPT Surge, OpenAI Reveals
OpenAI says ChatGPT demographics in India skew heavily young, with users aged 18 to 24 generating nearly half of all messages. Most activity is tied to work and coding tasks. The data signals strong developer interest as India becomes one of OpenAI’s fastest-growing markets.
LLM API Costs Decoded: What Teams Must Know Before Scaling Usage
Understanding LLM API Pricing has become critical as businesses embed AI into everyday workflows. Token-based billing directly impacts budgets, especially at scale. Teams that optimize prompts, control output length, and choose the right model can significantly reduce ongoing AI operating costs.
What Else is Happening?
- Big Tech Pledges Massive Funding to Accelerate India’s AI Push
- Reliance Unveils $110B Bet to Fast Track India AI Growth
- Amazon Commits $12B for Major AI Data Center Expansion
- ASML Reveals EUV Breakthrough to Lift Chip Output by 2030
- Startup’s Custom AI Chip Delivers 10x Speed Gains
- Feds Charge 3 Engineers In Google Chip Theft
- Microsoft Bug Let Copilot Access Sensitive Customer Emails
- Zuck Defends Instagram In Landmark Trial
- Sam Altman Pushes Back on AI Energy and Water Criticism
- Uber Acquiring Parking App SpotHero
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February 25, 2026