The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead)

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View this email online in your browser  February 15, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 The great computer science exodus (and where students are going instead): Students are losing some interest in computer science broadly but gaining interest in AI-specific majors and courses. Read More Hollywood isn't happy about the new Seedance 2.0 video generator: Hollywood organizations are pushing back against a new AI video model called Seedance 2.0, which they say has quickly become a tool for "blatant" copyright infringement. Read More Fintech lending giant Figure confirms data breach: The company said hackers downloaded "a limited number of files" after breaking into an employee's account. The hacking group ShinyHunters took responsibility for the breach. Read More A message from LILT AI AI Transforms Translation, but Brand Voice Lags Behind New data from the 2026 "AI Shift in Multilingual Translation" survey of 400+ professionals shows 96% see translation quality as mission-critical, yet only 57% maintain a consistent brand voice across languages, exposing a costly AI gap in global customer communication. Learn more by reading the full report. Download My Report Sunday Must-Reads Homeland Security reportedly sent hundreds of subpoenas seeking to unmask anti-ICE accounts: The Department of Homeland Security has been increasing pressure on tech companies to identify the owners of accounts that criticize ICE. Read More OpenAI removes access to sycophancy-prone GPT-4o model: The model is known for its overly sycophantic nature and its role in several lawsuits involving users' unhealthy relationships with the chatbot. Read More Indian pharmacy chain giant exposed customer data and internal systems: A backend flaw in web admin dashboards used by one of India's largest pharmacy chains, exposed thousands of online pharmacy orders. Read More Sex toys maker Tenga says hacker stole customer information: The Japanese sex toy maker said a hacker broke into an employee's inbox and stole customer names, email addresses, and correspondence, including order details and customer service inquiries. Read More Is safety 'dead' at xAI?: Elon Musk is "actively" working to make xAI's Grok chatbot "more unhinged, according to a former employee. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events Momentum and deals start at Disrupt — Save up to $680 now At Disrupt, founders find momentum, VCs discover their next investment, and operators take their next leap. October 13–15 in San Francisco, 10,000 tech leaders converge at San Francisco's Moscone West to connect and hear from 250+ industry-defining voices across 200+ sessions. Save up to $680 on your pass. Or save up to 30% when you bring your community. Register Now Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! Last but Not Least India partners with Alibaba.com for export push despite past China tech bans: India turns to Alibaba.com's B2B network of 50 million buyers in 200 countries to help businesses scale global exports. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107

The SEC closed its investigation into Fisker

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View this email online in your browser  February 13, 2026 TechCrunch Top 3 The SEC closed its investigation into Fisker: The financial regulator revealed in a response to a TechCrunch records request that the probe was closed in September 2025. Read More OpenAI removes access to sycophancy-prone GPT-4o model: The model is known for its overly sycophantic nature and its role in several lawsuits involving users' unhealthy relationships with the chatbot. Read More India partners with Alibaba.com for export push despite past China tech bans: India turns to Alibaba.com's B2B network of 50 million buyers in 200 countries to help businesses scale global exports. Read More Be the first to know when news breaks Subscribe to our News Alerts, and you won't miss a thing. Breaking news, exclusives, and special reports—straight to your inbox. Sign up for News Alerts! A message from TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 nominations open Nominate your cutting-edge, early-stage startup or one worth a shot for Startup Battlefield 200 and take the Disrupt Stage this October in San Francisco. Compete for $100K equity-free, gain global visibility, and face top investors. Thousands apply. 200 advance. Only 20 pitch live. Nominate Today Afternoon Must-Reads Fintech lending giant Figure confirms data breach: The company said hackers downloaded "a limited number of files" after breaking into an employee's account. The hacking group ShinyHunters took responsibility for the breach. Read More A Stanford grad student created an algorithm to help his classmates find love; now, Date Drop is the basis of his new startup: "Our matches convert to actual dates at about 10x the rate of Tinder," Weng told TechCrunch. Read More Sex toys maker Tenga says hacker stole customer information: The Japanese sex toy maker said a hacker broke into an employee's inbox and stole customer names, email addresses, and correspondence, including order details and customer service inquiries. Read More Roku to launch streaming bundles as part of its efforts to continue growing its profitability: Roku delivered an impressive Q4, posting net income of $80.5 million. The company also outlined plans for streaming bundles. Read More Meta plans to add facial recognition to its smart glasses, report claims: The feature, internally known as "Name Tag," would allow smart glasses wearers to identify people and get information about them via Meta's AI assistant. Read More A message from TechCrunch Events The ultimate founder bootcamp: TechCrunch Founder Summit Founders and VCs, this conference is built for you. Join 1,100 founders and investors of all stages for a highly curated, all-day summit in June, designed to connect capital and companies. From tactical workshops to candid Q&A and curated meetings, it's where scale, growth, and deal flow happen. Save up to $300 on your pass. Or save up to 30% with a group. Register Now You missed these chats from Disrupt: Kindred talks home-swapping platform for travelers, Chef Robotics introduces AI into commercial kitchens, and Character.AI addresses chatbot safety with teens. Watch on Cheddar.com Watch on Streaming Last but Not Least Fusion startup Helion hits blistering temps as it races toward 2028 deadline: Helion's Polaris device hit 150 million degrees C recently, a milestone that nudges the company toward its commercial power plant that will sell electricity to Microsoft. Read More Check out some of our other newsletters: StrictlyVC TechCrunch Events TechCrunch Mobility Want to adjust your daily newsletter schedule? You can do it right here Got a tip? Get in touch securely. Want to advertise on TechCrunch? advertise@techcrunch.com Has this been forwarded to you? Click here to subscribe to this newsletter. Unsubscribe Member Center Privacy Policy Copyright © 2026 TechCrunch Media LLC 501 2nd Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94107