Tech Roundup: Feb 8 (5 stories)

Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Sun 8th February 2026

Benchmark Capital has raised $225 million to further invest in Cerebras, a company competing with Nvidia in the AI chip market, highlighting a strong commitment to advancing AI hardware. Meanwhile, major tech firms are ramping up their AI spending, potentially impacting credit markets as investors express concerns over the financial implications of this surge. In Malaysia, the rapid expansion of data centers has sparked public protests over environmental issues, signaling growing tensions between tech development and sustainability. Additionally, Anthropic is nearing a significant funding round expected to exceed $20 billion, underscoring the intense competition in the AI sector.