OpenAI Hits $840B, Trump Bans Anthropic & Perplexity's New OS

OpenAI secures a historic **$110 billion** funding round led by Nvidia and Amazon, rocketing its valuation to **$840 billion**. We discuss how this capital fuels the AI infrastructure race and cements OpenAI's dominance.Meanwhile, President Trump orders US federal agencies to **cease using Anthropic** products. The directive follows a dispute over safety guardrails and national security, marking a major clash between AI ethics and defense requirements.Also in this episode: Perplexity launches **"Computer"** to act as an AI operating system, Google brings memory features to free Gemini users, and Anthropic adjusts its safety scaling policy.Sources:• The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/27/openai-announces-110bn-funding-round-valuation• SiliconANGLE: https://siliconangle.com/2026/02/27/trump-orders-federal-agencies-stop-using-anthropic-products/• TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/27/perplexity-launches-computer-platform• 9to5Google: https://9to5google.com/2026/02/26/gemini-app-past-chats-free-users/• CBC News: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/anthropic-amends-safety-policy-1.7126834