Tech Briefing – 3 February 2026

Top Stories

Google has updated its Gemini 3 Flash model with Agentic Vision, a new capability that enhances the AI’s ability to actively analyze images. Il Sole 24 Ore
OpenAI is retiring its ChatGPT-4o model on February 13, prompting users to prepare for the platform change and potential migration to other versions. TechRadar

Elon Musk has announced the merger of SpaceX with his artificial intelligence startup xAI, aiming to create an integrated AI infrastructure giant with space-based capabilities. Fast Company

The Russia-linked APT28 group is actively exploiting a newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Office as part of espionage-focused malware attacks targeting Central and Eastern Europe. Cyber Security News
A China-linked hacking group known as Lotus Blossom has been attributed to a breach of Notepad++’s hosting infrastructure, which led to the delivery of a new backdoor to users via malicious updates. Cyber Security News
A coordinated cyberattack campaign targeted over 30 wind and solar farms and other energy infrastructure in Poland, deploying data-wiping malware known as DynoWiper. Cyber Security News
Security researchers have disclosed a high-severity flaw in the OpenClaw AI agent ecosystem that enables one-click remote code execution through specially crafted malicious links. The Hacker News

Mozilla plans to introduce a new one-click setting in Firefox that will allow users to disable or manage generative AI features integrated within the browser. The Hacker News
China has enacted new safety regulations prohibiting Tesla-style concealed electronic door handles in vehicles, mandating mechanical releases accessible from both inside and outside. Fast Company

A new Executive Order has broadened the definition of defense contractor underperformance, indicating stricter accountability and oversight for federal contracts. Federal News Network

Tech briefing automatically generated on 3 February 2026.