Scale of Microsoft Office 365 LLM Serving Revealed Microsoft examined its Office 365 LLM deployment handling more than 10 million daily requests across several data‑center regions, identifying a mix of latency‑sensitive and latency‑insensitive tasks and a variety of SLA requirements [1]. The analysis covered request patterns over multiple weeks, exposing peak loads that strain fast‑task GPU pools while slower tasks occupy idle capacity [1]. These findings form the empirical basis for the proposed cost‑saving system [1].

Current GPU Allocation Practices Lead to Wasted Capacity Existing serving architectures separate fast and slow workloads into distinct GPU pools, causing substantial under‑utilization because the fixed allocations rarely match real‑time demand [1]. Idle accelerators persist during off‑peak periods, inflating operational expenses without improving performance [1]. The study quantifies this inefficiency as a major target for optimization [1].

SageServe Introduces Dynamic Multi‑Timescale Resource Management The new framework routes incoming requests to the most appropriate data center in the short term while simultaneously scaling GPU virtual machines and repositioning models over longer horizons [1]. It relies on traffic forecasts and an Integer Linear Programming optimizer to balance cost and latency objectives [1]. This multi‑timescale control enables rapid adaptation to workload fluctuations [1].

Evaluation Demonstrates Substantial GPU‑Hour Reductions Simulations and live trials on 10 million production requests across three regions and four open‑source models achieved up to 25 % fewer GPU‑hours compared with the baseline deployment [1]. The results maintained tail‑latency SLAs, confirming that cost cuts did not compromise service quality [1]. The evaluation validates SageServe’s potential for large‑scale cloud operators [1].

Auto‑Scaling Optimization Cuts Waste and Saves Millions By eliminating inefficient auto‑scaling behavior, SageServe reduced GPU‑hour waste by 80 %, translating into an estimated $2.5 million monthly cost reduction [1]. The framework preserves performance guarantees while dramatically lowering excess capacity [1]. These savings illustrate the financial impact of smarter resource orchestration [1].

Study Provides Rare Public Insight Into Internet‑Scale LLM Workloads This research represents one of the first publicly available characterizations of Internet‑scale LLM serving, offering data that cloud providers worldwide can leverage for their own optimizations [1]. The authors emphasize the broader relevance of their methodology beyond Microsoft’s internal environment [1]. The paper sets a benchmark for future academic and industry analyses of large‑scale AI inference [1].

Shooting Occurred Near Two Schools on Jan. 30 At about 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, gunfire erupted at the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and South Henderson Street, directly adjacent to South Shore K‑8 and Rainier Beach High School; both teenagers were shot and died at the scene despite emergency responders’ efforts[7][6].

Two Teenagers Identified as Traveiah Houfmuse and Malik Stewart The King County Medical Examiner released the victims’ names on Feb. 5: 17‑year‑old Traveiah Houfmuse and 18‑year‑old Malik Stewart, both high‑school students, confirming earlier speculation that they attended Rainier Beach High[1].

Police Have No Arrests and Continue Seeking Suspect Seattle Police have not announced any arrests; the shooter fled on foot before officers arrived and detectives are urging anyone with information to call the violent‑crimes tip line (206‑233‑5000)[1][7].

Community Held Vigils and Demanded Ongoing Safety Plans A vigil on Feb. 1 gathered family, friends, officials, and school staff to honor the teens, with speakers urging the suspect to surrender and community members calling for lasting safety strategies; PTSA president Angelia Hicks Maxie emphasized the need for a permanent protection plan[6][2].

School District Shifted Schedules and Launched New Security Initiatives Beginning Feb. 2, schools in the Rainier Beach corridor delayed start times to provide counseling and wellness support, while new superintendent Ben Shuldiner announced single‑point entry systems, additional cameras, and increased police patrols as part of a broader safety overhaul[4][5].

Chief Barnes Highlights Record‑Low Homicides Amid Ongoing Challenges Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes reported that 2025 homicide numbers fell 36 % to a five‑year low, yet the weekend’s shootings—including the Rainier Beach teens and a later Pioneer Square killing—underscore persistent public‑safety concerns and his push to reinstate school resource officers[3][2].

Escalating Vehicle Registrations Fuel Gridlock By April 2025 Karnataka recorded 1.23 crore vehicle registrations, up from about one crore in 2020‑21, intensifying road pressure and helping Bengaluru rank second‑most congested worldwide in TomTom’s 2025 Traffic Index [1].

Public Transit Struggles to Match Demand The BMTC operates 7,067 buses serving 4.8 million daily riders, yet fleet shrinkage and mixed‑traffic speeds limit effectiveness; metro extensions added 2.5‑3 lakh boardings on the Purple Line and 60,000 on the Yellow Line, but still fall short of demand, while the suburban rail project slips from an October 2026 target to 2030 [1].

Road Violations Exacerbate Safety Concerns 2025 enforcement data show helmet‑less riding as the top violation and East Bengaluru logged 38,000 drunk‑driving cases, underscoring enforcement gaps amid worsening congestion [1].

Rail Leaders Propose Faster Coastal Connections MP Kota Srinivas Poojary met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to press for a Vande Bharat Express linking Bengaluru with Mangaluru and Udupi, citing over 600 daily buses and hundreds of private vehicles on the route as evidence of strong passenger demand [2].

Konkan Railway Doubling Urged to Unlock Growth Poojary urged an immediate survey, funding allocation, and double‑tracking of the 734 km single‑track Konkan Railway from Roha to Thokur, arguing the bottleneck restricts passenger amenities and regional development on Karnataka’s west coast [2].

Redundant Context Processing Slows Multi‑LLM Pipelines Large language model pipelines increasingly chain several fine‑tuned variants derived from a common base, but each model recomputes the full context during the prefill stage, creating significant latency and throughput bottlenecks [1]. The duplicated work grows linearly with the number of variants, limiting real‑time applications that rely on rapid multi‑LLM responses [1]. Researchers identified this inefficiency as the primary motivation for a new sharing framework [1].

DroidSpeak Reuses KV‑Cache Across Related Models The system inspects the key‑value (KV) cache of the foundational model and isolates layers whose activations remain useful for downstream fine‑tuned versions [1]. For each variant, only the identified layers are recomputed, while the rest of the cache is retained, eliminating redundant computation [1]. This selective reuse targets models that share the same architecture and base weights, enabling seamless integration into existing serving stacks [1].

Selective Layer Recalculation Preserves Accuracy Experiments on diverse datasets show that the layer‑wise caching strategy incurs only a few percentage points deviation from baseline task performance [1]. Accuracy metrics remain within acceptable margins, confirming that speed gains do not come at the cost of significant quality loss [1]. The authors report that the trade‑off is consistent across multiple model pairs and tasks [1].

Benchmarks Show Up to Threefold Throughput Gains On benchmark workloads, DroidSpeak delivers up to a 3× increase in overall inference throughput compared with full recomputation [1]. Prefill latency improves on average by a factor of 2.6, accelerating the initial token generation phase that typically dominates response time [1]. The paper, authored by Shan Lu, Madan Musuvathi, and Esha Choukse, was published in Microsoft Research’s archive on May 1, 2026 [1].

Friday’s Temperatures Reach Seasonal Highs Across Region Friday will be partly sunny with mid‑50s to low‑60s highs; inland fog clears while coastal areas stay cloudy with light sprinkles. Seattle is forecast at 57 °F, Quillayute sets a new 66 °F record, and Hoquiam ties its 61 °F record from 1987. [1]

Saturday Brings Rain and Dropping Snow Level Saturday sees rain intensify in the morning and temperatures rise to the mid‑50s, with low‑40s lows expected. The snow line drops to about 6,000 feet, opening the possibility of mountain snowfall. [1]

Snow Potential Expands Through Early Week Sunday continues with intermittent rain and low‑50s highs, and the snow level falls further to roughly 4,500 feet, increasing chances of snow at higher elevations. Monday through Wednesday bring lingering showers, daytime highs in the upper 40s to 50 °F, and a snow line between 2,500 and 3,000 feet, making snow likely on most passes. [1]

Midweek Dry Spell Followed by Thursday Showers Thursday clears as clouds retreat, leaving partly sunny skies with a few late‑day showers but overall dry conditions. Temperatures climb to the mid‑50s with lows in the low 40s, and the snow level stabilizes near 3,000 feet. [1]

Precipitation Totals May Affect Super Bowl and Olympics Rainfall totals for the week range from 0.5 to 1.75 inches across Puget Sound. Mountain passes could accumulate 2‑6 inches of snow, exceeding 10 inches above 5,000 feet. KING 5 will monitor these conditions for potential impacts on Super Bowl Sunday in Santa Clara and the Winter Olympics in Italy. [1]

Mummified Remains Reveal Millennia‑Old Cheetah Presence Seven naturally mummified cheetahs and 54 skeletal specimens were uncovered in the Lauga cave network of northern Saudi Arabia, with radiocarbon dates spanning from 4,223 years ago to just over a century old, providing a rare chronological record of the species in the region [1].

Genetic Analysis Confirms Two Extinct Subspecies DNA sequencing identified the Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) and the north‑western African cheetah (A. j. hecki) among the remains, confirming that both subspecies once inhabited the Arabian Peninsula but are now extinct there [1].

Saudi Conservation Strategy Shifts Toward Apex Predator Restoration Over the past fifty years Saudi Arabia has successfully re‑established ungulates such as the Arabian oryx, gazelles, and Nubian ibex, and its current wildlife policy now lists cheetah reintroduction as a key biodiversity objective [1].

Habitat Requirements and Donor Population Debate Biologist Ravi Chellam estimates that a viable, self‑sustaining cheetah population would need at least 100,000 sq km of semi‑desert or desert habitat with abundant prey and minimal road traffic, while suggesting donor individuals come from east‑African A. j. raineyi or southern‑African A. j. jubatus rather than the critically low‑number Iranian Asiatic cheetahs [1].

Scientific Caution Emphasized Before Translocation Molecular ecologist Liz Kierepka warns that translocating cheetahs from already depleted wild stocks could jeopardize donor populations and stresses the need for further genetic analysis before any rewilding proceeds [1].

BJP Leader Calls for Central Investigation Rajeev Chandrasekhar, BJP Kerala chief, held a press conference in Kochi on 5 February 2026, urging Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to refer the Sabarimala gold‑theft case to the Central Bureau of Investigation, stating that the state’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) is biased and that the CM “should have shame” if he refuses [1]. He accused the SIT, formed under the state government, of lacking independence and suggested that only a central agency could ensure an impartial probe [1]. The demand was framed as a response to perceived political interference in the investigation [1].

Alleged Political Interference in State SIT Chandrasekhar claimed he foresaw a conspiracy to weaken the case as early as 3 October 2023, alleging that the police‑led SIT could not fairly investigate CPI(M) leaders [1]. He described the SIT as a “police‑thief hybrid,” echoing criticism from Sabu M. Jacob, president of the Twenty20 group aligned with the NDA, who also called for removal of politicians from temple administration [1]. Both leaders suggested that the current probe is being sabotaged to protect party interests.

Financial Grievances Highlighted by BJP During the same event, Chandrasekhar contrasted Kerala’s recent fiscal gains—38 % rise in tax devolution and more than a 100 % increase in grants‑in‑aid to ₹26,500 crore—with what he called the state’s neglect of central projects [1]. He accused the state government of derailing a ₹600 crore ESI hospital investment and failing to secure an AIIMS allocation, framing these setbacks as evidence of systemic mismanagement [1]. These financial arguments were used to bolster the call for central oversight of the theft probe.

Broader Development Promises Tied to Investigation Chandrasekhar pledged that the Centre would support Kerala’s proposed high‑speed rail project once the detailed project report is completed, linking the promise to the broader narrative of development and central assistance [1]. He highlighted a recent disruption in the Kerala Assembly, where protests over the Sabarimala theft case underscored heightened political tension [1]. The BJP positioned the CBI takeover as part of a larger agenda to bring federal resources and infrastructure to the state.

Family Legacy and Athletic Partnership Shape Public Narrative Hailey Lott Williams is the daughter of 49ers Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and the wife of Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams, who are both pursuing a Super Bowl berth this season [1]. Their relationship intertwines football heritage with current playoff ambitions, positioning the couple as a high‑profile NFL family [1]. The couple’s shared visibility intensified after the Seahawks’ NFC Championship celebration, which Hailey described as a “special moment” where Leonard lifted her “like a little baby” [1].

Pregnancy Coincides With Playoff Run, Prompting Adaptive Strategies Hailey announced she is expecting a baby as the Seahawks advance through the playoffs, requiring the pair to remain “really flexible and fluid” amid the demanding schedule [1]. She noted that Leonard’s intensified physical workload during the deep playoff run is “harder on his body,” while her pregnancy adds its own set of challenges [1]. Both partners are adjusting training, travel, and recovery routines to accommodate the dual pressures of elite competition and impending parenthood [1].

Mindfulness Business Originates From Decade‑Long Yoga Practice Drawing on childhood yoga sessions with her mother, Hailey developed a personal meditation habit that helped her manage mental‑health struggles [1]. She spent ten years studying breathwork and mindfulness before launching a professional breathwork and mindfulness business rooted in those early experiences [1]. The venture now offers classes and coaching, positioning her as an emerging entrepreneur in the wellness sector while still supporting her husband’s football career [1].

Seahawks Honor Her Contributions, Highlighting Gender Dynamics At a recent team event, the Seahawks formally recognized Hailey’s impact, inviting her to deliver a speech [1]. In her remarks, she called the league “very male centered” yet expressed gratitude for the organization’s acknowledgment of her work [1]. The acknowledgment underscores ongoing conversations about gender equity and the visibility of women’s roles within professional football [1].

Optimism for Super Bowl Appearance and Team’s Creative Playcalling Hailey voiced excitement about the upcoming Super Bowl, praising the Seahawks’ “amazing men” and the “crazy plays” that keep fans engaged each week [1]. She looks forward to seeing Leonard’s performance on the biggest stage and anticipates the team’s surprise tactics will continue to delight supporters [1]. Her enthusiasm reflects both personal investment in the game and confidence in the Seahawks’ strategic approach [1].

Lawsuit Filed in Southern District Court On Feb 5 2026 former Ohio State defensive quality‑control coach Joe Lyberger lodged a civil‑rights complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, alleging violations of Title VII and Title IX and seeking damages, injunctive relief, front‑pay, record correction, and attorney fees [1].

Termination Followed Administrative Leave Ohio State placed Lyberger on paid administrative leave on Dec 27 2024 and terminated him on Apr 23 2025, adding a bar on rehire and citing a breach of its sexual‑misconduct policy; Lyberger argues the action retaliated against his earlier harassment report [1].

Harassment Claims Predate Discipline Lyberger contends a female coworker began unwanted advances in early 2023 and threatened his career, which he reported; the coworker later accused him of hitting her side and slapping her butt on Aug 4 2024, prompting the university to charge him with sexual harassment, non‑consensual sexual contact, stalking, and retaliation for incidents through Dec 2024 [1].

Allegations of Biased Process The suit asserts the university’s March 20‑21 2025 disciplinary hearing relied on altered or incomplete evidence and applied sex‑based stereotypes presuming guilt because Lyberger is male, rendering the process fundamentally unfair and prompting a request to erase the findings from his record [1].

Codex Mobile App Debuts on February 3, 2026 OpenAI released the Codex mobile application on Monday, February 3, 2026, delivering a handheld version of its code‑generation platform. The launch targets developers who need on‑the‑go access to AI‑assisted coding tools. OpenAI emphasizes a user‑friendly interface designed to attract a broader customer base beyond its existing enterprise users. [1]

App Enables Multi‑Agent Management and Automated Data Analysis The new app lets users orchestrate several AI agents simultaneously, extending interactions over longer sessions. Generated code can automatically gather, process, and analyze data, boosting developer productivity without manual scripting. OpenAI positions this capability as a step toward more autonomous development workflows. [1]

OpenAI Positions Codex Against Anthropic’s Market Lead Anthropic currently dominates the AI coding sector with its Claude Code tool, which reportedly generated $1 billion in annualized revenue within six months of release. OpenAI’s Codex launch aims to narrow that gap by offering mobile convenience and multi‑agent features. The competitive narrative underscores high commercial stakes in AI‑driven software development. [1]

Industry Views Emphasize Human Oversight Remains Essential Analysts acknowledge that AI coding assistants accelerate routine tasks but do not replace human engineers. Observers note that while tools like Codex increase speed, developers must still verify output and handle complex problem‑solving. This perspective frames the app as a productivity enhancer rather than a full automation solution. [1]

CEO Sam Altman Highlights Model Persistence OpenAI CEO Sam Altman compared AI models to “endless dopamine,” saying they “keep trying, they don’t run out of motivation.” The comment reflects confidence in the models’ capacity for sustained effort beyond human limits. Altman’s remarks were highlighted during the Codex briefing as a strategic vision for continuous AI improvement. [1]

City Evaluates Economic Benefits and Environmental Risks Marysville is reviewing a proposal to build a 600‑acre data center south of town on Weaver Road, weighing potential community benefits against drawbacks [1]. The developer has agreed to fund a bridge over the railroad tracks to bypass Weaver Road and improve site access, addressing a major logistical hurdle [1]. Officials project that property taxes on the parcel could generate about $18 million for the city and schools, far exceeding the $300,000 the land would produce if left undeveloped [1].

Water Usage Uncertain, Officials Demand Safeguards Marysville’s public safety director notes that the developer has not provided firm water‑use figures, though a medium‑size data center can consume millions of gallons annually [1]. The city maintains that most data centers do not draw from well water, but officials are pushing for water‑recycling measures given the potential demand [1]. Union County farmer Amber Darst, whose property lies downstream, is collaborating with Ohio State University to secure a grant for baseline well‑water testing to monitor possible contamination [1].

Tax Incentive Structure Targets School Funding The municipality will waive all building taxes for 15 years, offering a 100 % tax abatement to the project [1]. Despite the abatement, projected property‑tax revenue of $18 million would flow to schools and the city, providing a substantial funding source for operating or capital needs [1]. Economic development director Eric Phillips highlighted that the deal creates a significant revenue boost for local schools compared with the minimal tax base of an undeveloped site [1].

Infrastructure Commitment Includes Railroad Bridge To overcome the site’s near‑inaccessibility, the developer will construct a bridge over the railroad tracks, allowing traffic to bypass the congested Weaver Road corridor [1]. This infrastructure improvement is intended to facilitate construction and future operations of the data center while mitigating traffic impacts on existing roadways [1].

KING 5 Deploys Reporters to Milan for Live Olympic Coverage Reporters Jake Whittenberg and Chris Egan are stationed in Italy, delivering real‑time updates, athlete interviews, and on‑the‑ground footage of the 2026 Winter Games venues, which span historic sites across the region [1]. Whittenberg shares photos of a medieval castle, emphasizing the geographic dispersion of competition sites. Both journalists post daily content to their personal Instagram accounts, supplementing KING 5’s official social channels. The station’s streaming app, available on TV, iOS, and Android, carries this live Olympic coverage throughout February [1].

U.S. Flag Bearer Interview Highlights American Presence Chris Egan conducts a one‑on‑one interview with speed skater Erin Jackson, who serves as the United States flag bearer at the opening ceremony [1]. Jackson discusses her preparation, expectations for the Games, and the significance of representing the nation on the global stage. The interview is featured in the station’s Instagram stories and integrated into the app’s Olympic feed, providing viewers with exclusive athlete insight.

KING 5 Expands Streaming App for Multi‑Platform Olympic Access The KING 5 app streams live Olympic events and daily updates, accessible via smart‑TV app stores, Apple App Store, and Google Play [1]. Viewers can follow behind‑the‑scenes content through the reporters’ personal Instagram handles (@jakewhittenberg, @chrisegan5) and the station’s own channels. The platform also highlights Washington‑state athletes competing, linking to dedicated profiles that showcase local talent.

Super Bowl Streaming Options Detailed Ahead of Feb 8 Game KING 5 outlines a nightly “Countdown to Kickoff” show at 8 p.m., running Monday through Saturday the week before the Super Bowl, streamed through the same app [2]. All regular newscasts are also available on the app, with step‑by‑step instructions for TV and mobile installations. Reporters and anchors will be on the ground in Santa Clara, providing live updates via Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, while the Super Bowl itself airs on Feb 8 at 3:30 p.m. PT through cable and streaming TV services, not via the KING 5 app [2].

Shooting Occurred Tuesday Night at Los Jalapeños Grocery Police report the gunfire erupted just after 9:30 p.m. on February 4 in the Los Jalapeños grocery store on the 3700 block of NE 4th Street, after a verbal dispute escalated into a physical fight; the victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene [1][2]. An anonymous shopper described the suspect hurling homophobic slurs before pushing the victim, prompting the confrontation that led to the shooting [1]. Surveillance footage released by Renton Police confirms the sequence of verbal argument, physical altercation, and gunfire [1].

Suspect Fled in SUV and Was Captured After Multi‑Hour Search The shooter escaped the store in an SUV, prompting a coordinated manhunt that employed K‑9 units, a helicopter, and the “Guardian One” public alert system [1][2]. Authorities located the suspect around 12:15 a.m. on February 5, finding him at a nearby residence in the same block where he abandoned his vehicle [2]. The rapid response and extensive search resources were highlighted as key factors in the suspect’s apprehension [1][2].

Judge Determines Probable Cause for Second‑Degree Murder Charge On February 5, a King County judge ruled there is probable cause to support a second‑degree murder charge against the suspect, who waived his first court appearance [1]. The judge set a bail hearing for Thursday at 2:30 p.m., moving the case forward in the criminal justice process [1]. This ruling formalizes the serious homicide charge stemming from the fatal shooting [1].

Police Release Video and Advise Community Caution Renton Police spokesperson Meeghan Black explained the released surveillance video’s clarity in showing the altercation’s progression and emphasized the importance of avoiding confrontations [1]. Black urged residents to stay safe by walking away from potential conflicts, noting the incident’s impact on community fear [1]. The department’s communication strategy focuses on transparency and public safety following the shooting [1].

Charges Filed and Feb. 23 Arraignment Set Mother Sharon Hinton, 73, and her daughter Angela Kimbleton, 51, each face eight misdemeanor cruelty counts and 14 prohibitions concerning companion animals, totaling nearly two dozen charges [1]. The pair are scheduled to appear in court on February 23 for arraignment [1]. Court records reveal Hinton previously incurred two dog‑confinement violations [1]. Prosecutors intend to pursue penalties reflecting the severity of the animal‑cruelty allegations [1].

Humane Society Rescues Twenty‑Two Animals Agents from the Humane Society of Delaware County seized nine dogs, three cats, five potbelly pigs, two chickens, one duck, one rabbit and a turtle from the residence off U.S. Route 23 [1]. One pig died during the rescue, and a dog was later euthanized due to its condition [1]. The remaining animals were transported to a shelter for veterinary evaluation [1]. The organization reported the rescued animals are “stable but guarded” [1].

Inspectors Document Unsanitary, Hazardous Home Conditions Investigators found feces and urine coating floors and walls, extensive debris, and a dog confined in a cage surrounded by waste [1]. A cat suffered a two‑inch head gash, and zip‑tied cages were discovered in the garage [1]. Chickens exhibited frostbite, pigs were hypothermic, and a cat was found deceased [1]. These conditions prompted immediate animal‑welfare intervention [1].

Sheriff’s Tip Initiates Rescue, Prior Violations Noted The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to an unrelated call, then alerted the humane society to the dire situation inside the home [1]. This tip triggered the animal‑rescue operation [1]. Records show Hinton had two earlier dog‑confinement citations, indicating a pattern of neglect [1]. Law‑enforcement officials emphasized the tip’s importance in preventing further abuse [1].

Surviving Animals Stable, Ongoing Care Required Jana Cassidy, executive director of the Humane Society of Delaware County, confirmed the rescued animals are stable but require continued medical and nutritional support [1]. The society is seeking public donations to fund veterinary care and long‑term sheltering [1]. Cassidy urged pet owners overwhelmed with responsibilities to contact the organization for assistance [1].

Workshop Announcement and Publication Details The “What does Generative UI mean for HCI Practice?” workshop will appear in the Proceedings of the Extended Abstracts of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, officially dated April 1, 2026 [1]. It is scheduled as part of CHI 2026, the premier annual gathering for human‑computer interaction research. The announcement positions the workshop as a focal point for emerging AI‑driven interface discussions.

Organizers and Leadership The event is coordinated by three senior researchers: Siân Lindley, Jack Williams, and Abigail Sellen, who are listed as authors and primary organizers [1]. Their involvement signals strong academic backing and aligns the workshop with ongoing HCI scholarship. Each organizer brings expertise in design, AI, and user experience, shaping the workshop’s agenda.

Scope and Objectives of the Workshop The workshop aims to explore how generative UI technologies can underpin innovative, human‑centric experiences and to identify necessary evolutions in HCI practice [1]. Participants are invited to envision future interface paradigms and assess implications for design methodology. The focus on AI‑generated interfaces reflects growing interest in automating UI creation while preserving usability.

Interactive Format, Submission Options, and Participant Cap Sessions will include a pop‑up panel, creative ideation exercises, and collaborative artefact development, with outcomes shared online and potentially expanded into an Interactions or CACM article [1]. Prospective attendees may submit a two‑page position paper, a two‑page pictorial, or a two‑minute video via the workshop website. Organizers anticipate roughly 35 participants, limiting the event to a focused cohort.

Resources and Future Dissemination The announcement provides direct links to the workshop’s publication page and a downloadable PDF for interested scholars [1]. These resources facilitate early engagement and allow contributors to prepare submissions. The planned artefact sharing and possible journal extensions aim to extend the workshop’s impact beyond the conference.

Senate Approves Bill with Strong Majority On February 5, 2026 the Washington state Senate voted 40‑9 to advance legislation that regulates automatic license‑plate‑reader (ALPR) cameras, moving the measure to the House for consideration after Feb. 17 [1].

Current Lack of Statewide Oversight Highlighted ALPR cameras are used by law‑enforcement, parking, toll and transportation agencies, yet Washington has no statewide law governing their use, storage or sharing, creating a privacy gap that the bill seeks to fill [1].

Bill Targets Federal Access and Retention Rules Sponsored by Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, the proposal would bar federal agencies such as U.S. Border Patrol from obtaining raw ALPR data and require deletion of images and plate information after a set period; an amendment extended the maximum retention window from 72 hours to 21 days, a change praised by Senate Republican Leader John Braun but still viewed as insufficient by some Republicans [1].

Widespread Adoption and Data Sharing Concerns More than 80 cities, six counties and three tribal governments contracted with vendor Flock and other ALPR providers in 2025, expanding the technology’s footprint; a University of Washington study identified at least eight local agencies that shared data directly with Border Patrol and indirect access by ten additional agencies, with limited ICE and out‑of‑state agency access [1].

Columbus Board Implements $7 Million Administrative Cuts The Columbus City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on Feb. 4, 2026, to eliminate or suspend 62 administrative positions, including 34 vacant jobs and 19 contract‑suspended roles, saving just over $7 million—exceeding the $6.6 million target set in December [1]. A simultaneous resolution freezes salaries for all non‑school‑based administrators, aiming to curb expenses without affecting classroom teachers [1]. Board President Dr. Antoinette Miranda emphasized that protecting classroom environments remains the priority despite the cuts [1].

Cuts Target Vacant Central‑Office Positions, Not Classroom Staff Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman clarified that the reductions focus on roles already vacant or soon to be vacant due to retirements, primarily in the central office rather than instructional settings [1]. Administrative staff numbers rose from 309 pre‑COVID to 411, and the board projects a post‑cut total of 349, reflecting a strategic rollback of central‑office growth [1]. Parents and students voiced concerns about potential strain on special‑education services, but the board argued the measures safeguard direct classroom resources [1].

South‑Western Board Grants Superintendent Emergency Authority On Feb. 2, 2026, the South‑Western City Schools Board approved emergency powers for Superintendent Randy Banks to keep schools operating if the Ohio Association of Public School Employees Local 211 proceeds with its planned strike on Feb. 9 [2]. The resolution permits hiring temporary staff, incurring additional expenditures, and adjusting class schedules without preset financial limits [2]. Board President Camille Peterson expressed hope for a negotiated settlement before the strike deadline [2].

Union Criticizes Unlimited Spending Authority Amid Budget Constraints OAPSE Local 211 condemned the emergency‑powers resolution, arguing it grants “essentially unlimited discretion” to spend money while the district cites budget shortfalls as a barrier to offering higher wages [2]. The union warned that replacing classified workers with temporary hires could cost more than meeting the employees’ wage demands [2]. Both parties continue negotiations, citing a tentative November 10, 2025 agreement as a foundation for a fair, sustainable deal [2].

New Framework Targets Heterogeneous AI Inference Systems The paper “MSCCL++: Rethinking GPU Communication Abstractions for AI Inference” proposes a redesign of GPU data‑exchange mechanisms to boost inference performance on modern heterogeneous hardware, and it was released on March 1, 2026 [1]. It lists six contributors—Changho Hwang, Peng Cheng, Roshan Dathathri, Abhinav Jangda, Madan Musuvathi, and Aashaka Shah—reflecting a cross‑disciplinary effort within Microsoft Research [1].

Authors Highlight Limitations of Existing Communication Libraries Researchers note that AI workloads now depend on a mix of accelerators and CPUs, but current general‑purpose libraries cannot keep pace with rapid hardware evolution [1]. Developers frequently resort to hand‑crafted communication stacks that deliver speed yet introduce bugs and hinder portability across GPU generations [1]. This fragmentation motivates the need for a more adaptable solution.

MSCCL++ Promises Portable Performance Matching Hand‑Crafted Stacks The proposed library rethinks communication primitives to provide abstractions that are both hardware‑agnostic and capable of matching the speed of custom stacks [1]. By eliminating error‑prone bespoke code, MSCCL++ aims to improve robustness while preserving throughput on diverse GPU architectures [1].

Research Presented at Premier Architecture Conference The work was peer‑reviewed and presented at ASPLOS 2026, the ACM International Conference on Architectural Support for Programming Languages and Operating Systems [1]. Inclusion in this venue underscores the significance of the communication challenges for AI inference and the community’s interest in portable solutions.

President’s Rule Revoked and Assembly Session Convened President Droupadi Murmu lifted President’s Rule on 5 February 2026, enabling Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to summon the seventh session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly for a 4 p.m. start that day – the first sitting since central rule began [1][2].

Yumnam Khemchand Singh Sworn as Manipur’s 13th Chief Minister The 62‑year‑old MLA took the oath of office and secrecy from Governor Bhalla on 4 February 2026, a day after being elected BJP Legislature Party Leader on 3 February 2026 and receiving backing from former chief minister N. Biren Singh [1][2][3][5].

Deputy Chief Ministers Represent Kuki‑Zo and Naga Alliances Deputy Chief Ministers Nemcha Kipgen (the first woman and a Kuki‑Zo representative) and Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front were appointed, reflecting the BJP’s coalition strategy with ethnic‑based partners [2][5].

Cabinet Meets Immediately After Swearing‑In The new government held its first cabinet meeting that night at the chief minister’s bungalow, attended by Chief Secretary Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, Deputy CM L. Dikho and ministers Govindas Konthoujam and K. Loken Singh, signalling the start of collective decision‑making [1].

Security Situation Remains Fragile Amid Ongoing Ethnic Tensions Only about 9,000 of an estimated 60,000 displaced persons have returned; a Meitei man was shot in Tuibong, Churachandpur, underscoring persistent radical‑group threats, while Kuki‑Zo groups continue to demand a separate Union‑Territory‑type administration [2][6].

Legal Challenge Over Assembly Dissolution Continues Congress president Keisham Meghachandra Singh filed a High Court petition on 29 January 2026 alleging the governor’s February 2025 order violated Article 174, and the matter has been referred to a Division Bench for interpretation [4].

Day Six of Budget Session Ends With Lok Sabha Adjournment On February 4, 2026 the lower house was suspended after a tumultuous debate, marking the sixth day of the budget session and reflecting escalating political tension; the Motion of Thanks to the President’s budget address received only cursory discussion and substantive legislative scrutiny was minimal[1].

Kamal Haasan Makes First Rajya Sabha Address Veteran actor‑turned‑politician Kamal Haasan entered the upper house and delivered his maiden speech, drawing nationwide attention to his new parliamentary role and underscoring the symbolic significance of his presence in the Rajya Sabha[1].

BJP and Congress Clash Over Rahul Gandhi’s Statements Members of the BJP and the Congress exchanged sharp barbs, each questioning the credibility of claims made by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, illustrating the deep partisan divide that dominated the day’s proceedings[1].

Parliamentary Coverage Remains Sparse Amid Partisan Posturing Aside from the uproar, the session featured limited substantive debate, a pattern noted by observers as indicative of broader partisan posturing; The Hindu provided continuous live‑updates of the developments in both houses[1].

Scalia’s Death and Originalism’s Mainstream Rise The Court lost Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13, 2016, when he died at a Texas hunting lodge at age 79 [1]. His passing triggered a political scramble during the 2016 presidential election and accelerated the adoption of originalist methodology [1]. Originally a fringe theory, originalism gained “the status of respectability” by 2008 and now underpins most constitutional arguments [1].

Conservative Justices Regularly Invoke Scalia’s Opinions Justice Amy Coney Barrett relied on Scalia’s 1999 reasoning in Trump v. Casa during a 2025 case [1]. Chief Justice John Roberts quoted Scalia in a January 2025 opinion concerning mail‑in ballot rules [1]. Justice Samuel Alito challenged a lawyer’s statutory reading by citing Scalia’s textualist approach, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh echoed Scalia’s 1992 metaphor in the 2022 Dobbs decision [1].

2025 Tariff‑Power Dispute Highlights Textualist Arguments In early November 2025, the Court heard a tariff‑power dispute where both parties anchored arguments in originalist sources [1]. Former clerk Paul Clement emphasized “plain meaning” and dictionary definitions in briefing materials [1]. Former clerk D. John Sauer later referenced Scalia’s “wolf comes as a wolf” metaphor during December 2025 oral arguments [1].

Scholars Note Growing Yet Rigid Influence Vanderbilt professor Brian Fitzpatrick, a former Scalia clerk, observes that Scalia’s ideas are more influential than ever, though newer textualists apply them more strictly [1]. This assessment underscores a trend toward tighter adherence to Scalia’s methodology across recent rulings [1].

MPLADS Scheme Provides ₹5 Crore Per MP Annually The MPLADS scheme, launched in December 1993, lets each MP recommend durable local assets with a central allocation of ₹5 crore per year [1]. It is a centrally funded program that covers roads, schools, and water facilities, typically within the MP’s constituency [1]. During the 18th Lok Sabha, a total of ₹5,486 crore has been allocated, of which ₹1,453.69 crore has been spent so far [1].

BJP Claims Three Rajasthan MPs Diverted Funds to Haryana The BJP alleged that Rajasthan MPs Brijendra Singh Ola, Rahul Kaswan, and Sanjana Jatav allocated ₹25 lakh, ₹50 lakh and ₹45 lakh respectively to projects in Kaithal district, Haryana, instead of Rajasthan [1]. The party suggested the moves were politically motivated to benefit Aditya Surjewala’s constituency [1]. These accusations have intensified debate over the proper use of MPLADS resources [1].

Congress Cites 2023 Guidelines Allowing Cross‑State MPLADS Use Congress countered that the 2023 MPLADS guidelines permit up to ₹50 lakh per year to be spent outside an MP’s constituency or state, with a ₹1 crore ceiling for severe calamities [1]. MP Brijendra Singh Ola argued his allocations complied with these rules [1]. The party also highlighted previous BJP MPs’ questionable MPLADS usage to underscore the partisan nature of the criticism [1].

Historical Data Shows Majority of MPLADS Funds Utilized In the 17th Lok Sabha (2019‑2024), ₹4,837.87 crore was allocated and ₹3,639.53 crore (75.23%) was spent, completing 41,143 of 96,211 works [1]. Unused funds largely resulted from COVID‑19 disruptions, while earlier Lok Sabhas recorded unused shares of 8.7%, 3.47% and 0.99% respectively [1]. These figures illustrate a generally high utilization rate across recent parliamentary terms [1].

Effective MPLADS Use Highlighted Among Select MPs Notable performers include Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, who used 63% of his ₹14.72 crore allocation for water projects, and Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Choudhary, who maintains a geotagged MPLADS profile [1]. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya spent ₹19.36 crore, while Trinamool MP Abhishek Banerjee completed 173 works and spent ₹6.13 crore [1]. The article recommends short, consultant‑led workshops to improve MP utilization rather than scrapping the scheme [1].

Series Release Provides Daily Korean Historical Snapshots On Feb 1‑6 2026 Yonhap published a daily series of short articles enumerating notable Korean events tied to each calendar date. The pieces cover diplomatic openings, military incidents, economic accords, and cultural moments, aiming to educate readers about the nation’s past. All six articles share the same format and are dated between Jan 29 and Feb 6 2026. [1][2][3][4][5][6]

1992 Inter‑Korean Agreements Mark Year of Cooperation Three separate Yonhap pieces note that 1992 saw multiple North‑South accords: the South‑North Joint Declaration on Denuclearization, a bilateral trade pact using own‑flagged vessels, and North Korea’s accession to IAEA nuclear safeguards. Together these agreements signaled a rare convergence of security, economic, and non‑proliferation cooperation. The consistency across articles 2, 3, and 6 confirms the significance of that year. [2][3][6]

Diplomatic Expansions Include Kenya, Hungary, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan The series records South Korea’s establishment of diplomatic ties with Kenya in 1964, Hungary in 1989—the first with a communist state—and with Moldova and Kyrgyzstan in 1992. These milestones illustrate Seoul’s gradual outreach beyond East Asia into Africa and the former Soviet bloc. Articles 1, 4, and 5 each highlight different partnerships, showing a broad pattern of expanding foreign relations. [1][4][5]

Humanitarian Episodes Feature Robert Park Release and Kumgang Reunions Yonhap notes that North Korea freed U.S. missionary Robert Park after 43 days of detention on Feb 6 2010, and that South‑North family reunions were scheduled at Mount Kumgang from Feb 20‑25 2014, the first since 2010. Both events underscore intermittent humanitarian dialogue despite political tensions. The details appear in articles 1 and 2, with no contradictory reporting. [1][2]

2024 Samsung Acquittal Highlights Ongoing Corporate Legal Battles Article 2 reports that the Seoul Central District Court acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae‑yong in 2024 regarding the 2015 Cheil‑C&T merger controversy, ending a legal saga that began with his 2018 suspended sentence. This outcome reflects the broader scrutiny of chaebol governance in South Korea. No other article mentions the case, indicating it is a unique focus within the series. [2]

False Job Promises Fueled a Trans‑Continental Scam Recruiters collected roughly $620 from Kenyan man Francis Ndung’u Ndarua and promised an electrical‑engineer position, a $13,000 signing bonus and Russian citizenship, but instead forced him into three weeks of Russian military training and deployment to Ukraine [1]. Investigators examined hundreds of chats, contracts, visas and hotel bookings, finding clauses that bound recruits to open‑ended combat duties, passport surrender and a five‑year service period before any civilian retraining [1]. Contracts were written only in Russian, left training‑cost repayment amounts blank, and imposed travel bans, effectively trapping the fighters in a coercive enlistment scheme [1].

Harsh Front‑Line Conditions Led to Unpaid Wages and Robbery African fighters reported receiving no pay for seven months, while one interviewee described a Russian soldier forcing him at gunpoint to hand over his bank card, resulting in a $15,000 withdrawal [1]. Combat injuries were common; photographer Charles Njoki was sent to the front despite a promised security‑guard role and was later wounded, and deserter Patrick Kwoba sustained injuries from a Ukrainian drone before escaping via the Kenyan embassy [1]. Four comrades of Ndung’u have died, and the lack of support has driven multiple desertions, highlighting lethal conditions on the battlefield [1].

African Nations and Ukraine Call for Immediate Recruitment Halt Botswana, Uganda, South Africa and Kenya publicly acknowledged the recruitment pipeline and urged Russian authorities to cease the practice [1]. Ukraine’s ambassador to Kenya, Yurii Tokar, labeled the flow of African fighters to Russia as “our enemies” and demanded its termination [1]. The coordinated diplomatic pressure underscores growing regional concern over the exploitation of African citizens in the Ukraine war [1].

State Survey Shows Sharp Increase in Dog Bite Incidents The Bihar Economic Survey 2025‑26, released on 2 February 2026, documents 283,000 reported dog‑bite cases for the fiscal year 2024‑25 [1]. This figure represents an increase of 38,900 bites compared with the previous year [1]. The surge places dog bites as the most common health issue recorded in the survey [1]. The data were compiled by the state health department and published as part of the annual economic review [1].

Patna Leads Districts with Highest Bite Count Patna reported the largest number of incidents, with 29,280 bites in 2024‑25 [1]. East Champaran followed with 24,452 cases and Nalanda with 19,637 [1]. The district with the fewest bites was Aurangabad, recording only 467 cases, while Arwal and Khagaria reported 1,207 and 1,565 respectively [1]. These district‑level variations highlight concentrated hotspots in urban and semi‑urban areas [1].

Other Illnesses Remain Far Less Prevalent Than Bites Acute respiratory infection/influenza‑like illness ranked second with 31,025 cases, still far below the dog‑bite total [1]. Malaria (29,198), typhoid (23,976), dysentery (19,929), diarrhoeal disease (18,128) and viral hepatitis (1,208) followed in descending order [1]. Patna‑based activist Arpita Bose attributed the surge to fear or provocation of stray animals [1]. Veterinarian Amresh Kumar declined to comment on the statistics, emphasizing his focus on treating injured stray animals [1].

Franyelis’ Self‑Deportation Request Stymied by Passport Shortage Franyelis (28) and husband Yonquenide entered the United States via the CBP One app and filed an asylum claim in August 2024 after a three‑month, $20,000 trek from Venezuela; the Trump administration later disabled CBP One and revoked TPS for Venezuelans, triggering a wave of ICE arrests [1]. Yonquenide was seized during a 2025 court appearance and deported on one of 76 flights that year, while Franyelis filed a voluntary‑departure request in December 2025 but cannot obtain a passport because U.S.–Venezuela diplomatic ties remain severed [1]. The DHS voluntary‑departure program offers $1,000‑$2,600 and free flights but requires a valid passport, leaving her family dependent on a $2,100 GoFundMe and babysitting income while awaiting a July 2029 hearing [1].

Brazil Assumes Control of Mexico’s Embassy After Peru Cuts Ties On Jan 25 2026 Brazil’s foreign ministry announced it would guard Mexico’s diplomatic premises in Lima, flying the Brazilian flag over the embassy and taking custody of assets after Peru consented to the transfer following a request from Mexico [2]. Peru severed diplomatic relations with Mexico in November 2025 after President Claudia Sheinbaum granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, whom Peru’s Congress labeled an interference and declared persona non grata [2]. Chávez, sentenced to over 11 years for rebellion, has remained inside the Mexican embassy under police protection, while Brazil coordinated the takeover with Peruvian authorities; Mexico has not commented on Brazil’s action [2].

Hindu Revives Bridal Mantra After Eleven‑Year Hiatus The Hindu relaunched its bridal‑focused magazine on 5 February 2026, ending an 11‑year break. The new issue is a 112‑page publication priced at ₹80 and can be ordered online or via telephone [1]. It aims to serve modern couples planning contemporary weddings [1].

Content Mix Targets Modern Couples With Diverse Interests The issue features fashion advice from designers Ritu Kumar, Aisha Rao, Monica Shah, Abhinav Mishra and Palak Shah [1]. Articles also cover budgeting, pre‑wedding shoots, culinary trends, finance and technology [1]. Readers receive guidance on everything from vintage Kanjivarams to modern jumpsuits and capes [1].

Trend Report Highlights Post‑Covid Wedding Shifts Bridal Mantra notes a rise in intimate bridal showers and multiple small parties with rotating guest lists [1]. Quirky after‑party ideas such as a Maggi bar are presented as new social norms [1]. The magazine emphasizes how COVID‑19 has reshaped expectations for scale and personalization [1].

Celebrity Endorsements and Tech Features Define Launch Actress Anaswara Rajan and actor‑director Abishan Jeevinth appear in photo spreads promoting the issue [1]. Technology sections explain RFID wristbands, augmented‑reality mirrors and livestream options for ceremonies [1]. These digital tools are positioned as essential complements to couture in today’s weddings [1].

Trump’s Greenland Demand Undermines U.S. Credibility in NATO President Donald Trump’s public push to acquire Denmark’s Greenland has fractured European trust in the United States as NATO’s primary security guarantor, prompting allies to question the reliability of the U.S. nuclear umbrella [1]. The dispute highlights a shift from the post‑World War II expectation that the United States would act as primus inter pares within the alliance [1]. European leaders now view the U.S. stance as a potential breach of collective defense commitments [1].

NATO’s Nuclear Shield Faces Credibility Crisis After New START Expiry The bilateral New START treaty between the United States and Russia expired on February 5, 2026, removing the last major arms‑control framework limiting each side’s strategic arsenals [1]. Both nations retain over 5,000 nuclear warheads, while China adds roughly 100 warheads annually, reaching about 600, and the United Kingdom has reversed a 2006 cut to maintain 225 warheads [1]. This arms buildup fuels concerns that NATO’s deterrence model, historically anchored by U.S. nuclear guarantees, is losing its strategic certainty [1].

European Leaders Explore Alternative Security Arrangements In response to waning U.S. confidence, EU officials are debating tighter defence cooperation, contributions to the SAFE fund, and the possibility of the United Kingdom or France extending a “nuclear umbrella” over European members [1]. Proposals aim to create a more autonomous security architecture that could bypass reliance on American nuclear commitments [1]. The debate reflects a broader reassessment of NATO’s role in European defence policy [1].

Ukraine’s Conventional Resistance Highlights Limits of Nuclear Threats Despite repeated nuclear warnings from Russian President Vladimir Putin before and after the 2022 invasion, Ukraine has continued to resist using conventional forces supported by international aid [1]. The Ukrainian experience demonstrates that robust non‑nuclear responses can blunt the coercive effect of nuclear threats [1]. This outcome challenges the assumption that nuclear deterrence alone can guarantee security for non‑nuclear states [1].

Claude Cowork plug‑ins ignite broad market sell‑off Anthropic launched Claude Cowork plug‑ins for legal, sales, marketing and data‑analysis tasks on Friday, prompting traders to slash U.S. and European software, data‑analytics and professional‑services stocks across multiple exchanges [1][2][3]. The launch sparked a rapid reassessment of SaaS business models as investors feared automation could replace dozens of existing tools [2]. Analysts described the reaction as “sentencing before trial,” highlighting uncertainty about the speed of AI adoption [1].

Software indices plunge as investors reassess valuations The S&P 500 software and services index fell nearly 13% over five trading sessions and 26% from its October peak, while a software‑sector ETF dropped 5.69% on Tuesday—the steepest decline since April—and slipped another 1% on Wednesday [1][2]. The broader S&P 500 slipped 1.4% and the Nasdaq 2.1% as the sell‑off spread to core tech names [3]. Market breadth indicated that the pressure extended beyond pure‑play SaaS firms to legacy data‑analytics providers.

Major firms register steep price declines Thomson Reuters plunged 15.8% on Tuesday, rebounding just over 1% the next day, while The Hindu reported an 18% record‑day loss, marking a discrepancy in the exact magnitude of the drop [2][3]. LegalZoom fell 19.7%, FactSet 10.5%, and European legal‑analytics companies RELX and Wolters Kluwer slid 14% and 13% respectively [1][3]. Other software giants such as Salesforce, Adobe, Intuit and CrowdStrike each slipped 2%‑6.6% amid the broader sector pressure [1].

Analysts warn of lingering volatility and job displacement JPMorgan’s Mark Murphy called extrapolating Claude plug‑ins to replace enterprise software “illogical,” while Ben Barringer of Quilter Cheviot forecast continued volatility [1]. Morgan Stanley’s Toni Kaplan warned that AI‑native competitors could erode Thomson Reuters’ growth, and LPL Financial’s Thomas Shipp noted potential reductions in SaaS subscriptions [2]. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei projected that AI could displace half of entry‑level white‑collar jobs within five years, a view echoed by Salesforce’s Marc Benioff who expects AI to curb hiring of engineers, agents and lawyers [2].

Nvidia and global markets respond divergently Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed fears that AI will replace software, maintaining confidence in the chipmaker’s outlook despite sector turbulence [1]. Indian IT exporters and Japanese firms such as NEC, Nomura Research and Fujitsu fell 8%‑11%, pulling the Nikkei lower, while the IMF and Bank of England warned of a potential AI‑related bubble [1]. The ripple effect reached advertising groups, with Omnicom and Publicis each dropping near 10% even as Publicis earmarked €900 million for AI‑focused acquisitions in 2026 [3].