According to Computerworld, the hype for Anthropic’s Claude Code exploded over the Christmas holidays, with many calling it “the new ChatGPT” and even “the end of SaaS.” From building entire startups to orchestrating “swarms” of AI agents, it’s captured the tech world’s imagination.
Generative AI is making code generation nearly free, removing the traditional cost constraint in software development. This makes the discipline embedded in the Agile Manifesto—focusing on what’s valuable, not just what’s possible—more critical than ever.
A Wolters Kluwer survey reveals shadow AI is rampant in healthcare, with over 50% of staff using free tools. The instinct to lock it down is a mistake. This grassroots use is a signal, not just a security risk.
Taiwan’s economy just posted its fastest quarterly growth since 1987, with Q4 GDP exploding by 12.68%. The relentless global demand for AI technology, led by chipmaker TSMC, is the undeniable engine behind this historic boom.
Google has launched a new “auto browse” feature for Chrome, powered by its Gemini 3 AI model. It allows the AI to interact with web pages, clicking buttons and filling forms to complete tasks. For now, it’s only for paying AI Pro and Ultra subscribers on desktop.
A Bloomberg investigation found Amazon reported a massive amount of suspected child sexual abuse material discovered in its AI training data last year. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children says the reports are “inactionable” because Amazon won’t disclose the source.
AI-generated animation is going mainstream with a theatrical showcase. Three nominated shorts will play in U.S. theaters in February 2026, with the public voting for a winner to get a March release.
Samsung just posted a massive quarterly profit, but it’s a story of two halves. While AI memory chips are selling out through 2026, its consumer electronics divisions are facing weak demand and pricing pressure.
OpenAI is working on a new social media platform designed to be free from AI bots, according to a report. The catch? Users might need to verify their identity with a creepy eye-scanning device. It’s a solution to a problem the company helped create.
After years of decline, IBM’s revenue and profit are growing again, with shares more than doubling. The turnaround hinges on a pivot away from competing directly in the public cloud and generative AI, focusing instead on integration and enterprise practicality.
