Perplexity’s digital worker, Anthropic safety shift, MatX funding, Hollywood licensing battles, teens’ AI reliance

Welcome to the RAIZOR Report for Friday February 27th 2026. This episode covers AI’s rapid shift from chatbots to agents and infrastructure, from Perplexity’s long‑running “digital worker” and Google’s new mobile and no‑code agents, to Devin coding for government and Google’s cheaper high‑res image model. It unpacks chip and autonomy bets (MatX, Wayve), talent wars at OpenAI, and rising geopolitical and safety tensions, including war‑game escalations and China–US fragmentation. It also dives into AI’s clash and convergence with media: lawsuits, licensing, Hollywood’s disruption, likeness rights, news deals, AI discoverability, and how teens actually use these tools. -- Want the links from these podcasts? Subscribe to our newsletter! ABOUT RAIZOR Businesses that strategically adopt AI will replace those that don’t. Partnering with RAIZOR gives your business a competitive edge by cutting through inefficient workflows with custom AI-powered solutions. Let us help you cut costs, boost revenue, and accelerate business growth with AI. Learn more and book an Exploration Call at RAIZOR.