OpenAI Hires OpenClaw, Anthropic Hits $380B & Meta's Digital Afterlife

In this episode of AI RADAR, we break down the massive shifts in the AI landscape. First, **OpenAI** makes a major play for autonomous agents by hiring the creator of the viral "OpenClaw" project, signaling a move beyond chatbots to action-oriented AI. Meanwhile, **Anthropic** secures a staggering $30 billion funding round, skyrocketing its valuation to $380 billion and solidifying its place as OpenAI's main rival.We also discuss **Nvidia's** expansion into "Physical AI" through industrial partnerships, aiming to power the next wave of manufacturing and energy grids. Plus, **Perplexity** tests a lightning-fast search mode powered by Grok, and **Meta** receives a controversial patent allowing AI to manage social profiles after death.Sources:• OpenAI Hires OpenClaw Creator: https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/openai-hires-openclaw-creator-steinberger-in-ai-agent-push-3876543• Anthropic Hits $380B Valuation: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/15/anthropic-hits-a-620b-valuation-heightens-competition-with-openai/• Nvidia Broadens to Industrial AI: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nvidia-broadens-ai-platform-from-data-centers-to-industrial-and-edge-uses• Perplexity Tests Gamma Mode: https://www.testingcatalog.com/perplexity-tests-new-ultra-fast-gamma-mode-powered-by-grok• Meta's Digital Afterlife Patent: https://www.thehansindia.com/technology/tech-news/metas-ai-patent-explores-a-digital-afterlife-for-social-media-users-945612