Can AI Spot Election Harm? A New Benchmark for Social Media Moderation
A large-scale study reveals that artificial intelligence can reliably identify harmful content related to U.S. elections with greater consistency than human reviewers.
Anthropic AI safety researcher says “world is in peril” and leaves to pursue poetry
On February 9th, Mrinank Sharma announced his resignation from the AI company on X (formerly Twitter), sharing a copy of his letter and explaining why he was leaving.
YouTuber finally finishes full Cat Town subway after two years building miniature city
Xing Zhilei, the person behind this latest creation, first gained attention in 2025 when he built a complete subway system for his cats. The tiny station included functional trains, automatic doors, and even escalators perfectly sized for his feline friends.
An Evangelion/Transformers Crossover Has Been Announced
A unique collaboration is coming this October: an action figure that combines Optimus Prime from Transformers with Unit-01 from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Called the “Transformers x Evangelion Synergenex Series Evangelion Prime Unit-01,” this figure will retail for approximately $85 USD. It’s a surprising team-up that blends the iconic designs of both franchises. The figure features Optimus Prime’s form with Unit-01’s signature purple and green color scheme and reimagined accessories. Takara Tomy describes it as the ultimate fusion of two epic franchises. You can see images of the combined figure here.
Marvel’s Strong Female Heroes Are Imperative For The Comics’ Future
As a long-time fan, it’s awesome to see comics becoming more accessible! It feels like the audience is finally starting to reflect everyone who loves them, which is how it should be. Honestly, there’s been too much talk about who’s a ‘real’ fan, and especially negativity towards women enjoying comics – it’s a problem that’s thankfully being challenged now with so many welcoming new projects. And it’s not just who’s reading, but what we’re reading! With more diverse voices involved, we’re getting fresh stories and characters, and honestly, it feels like Marvel’s future might just be led by female heroes and creators – and I’m totally here for it!
When ‘Wuthering Heights’ Will Stream on HBO Max
The movie Wuthering Heights had its first showing in Los Angeles on January 28, 2026, and was released in theaters nationwide on February 13. It remains to be seen whether the film successfully portrays the book’s central ideas of love, revenge, and obsession, along with its Romantic and Gothic atmosphere. If you don’t mind waiting and didn’t see it in theaters, you can expect it to become available for rental on demand and on HBO Max eventually, but the exact date is still unknown.
Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty In Church Charges Case Tied To Minnesota Protest
Lemon appeared in court Friday following a disruption at St. Paul’s Cities Church. During a live-streamed broadcast, protesters accused the church’s pastor of working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, interrupting a religious service in the process.
Jason Statham to play himself in $80m meta action-comedy Jason Statham Stole My Bike
Announced in February 2026 at the Berlin European Film Market, this project has quickly gained a lot of attention from international film buyers. The film is directed by David Leitch, known for movies like Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train, and it marks another collaboration between Leitch and Jason Statham, following their previous work together on Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.
Hiromi Higuruma Is Jujutsu Kaisen’s Nanami Replacement
Losing Nanami was a huge blow to Jujutsu Kaisen, especially given how tragic his death was. While no one could truly fill his role, a new character is joining the series and might help ease the pain a bit.
Star Trek Online: Corruption expansion launches alongside 16th Anniversary event on February 17
The latest update to Star Trek Online will feature a new story mission, bringing back characters from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Nicole de Boer returns as Ezri Dax, now a Captain in Starfleet, and will work with players to face a growing danger from the Chimerans – a new alien species introduced in the last story arc. Players can also team up with up to four friends in a new cooperative mission to defend the Federation’s MIDAS Array from a Chimeran attack. Plus, the popular Omega Molecule Stabilization minigame is back, offering players a chance to win prizes and materials to improve their equipment.