AI Threatens Jobs, Unearths Secrets, & Takes Spotlight

AI's growing influence and its potential impact on white-collar jobs, alongside rising geopolitical tensions and developments in foreign aid, dominated headlines on February 11, 2026. Simultaneously, the US House Republicans passed a controversial voting bill, and advancements in various fields, including AI and scientific research, were reported.

The threat of artificial intelligence to white-collar jobs became more apparent, according to Vox. Eric Levitz, a senior correspondent at Vox, noted that an "exponential process is in motion" that would "inevitably shake the world to its core" and "upend our economy, politics, and social lives."

Geopolitically, the Trump administration warned Peru about China's growing influence through infrastructure projects, as reported by a multi-source summary from Vox. Simultaneously, Russia was evacuating citizens from Cuba due to a U.S.-imposed oil blockade, highlighting escalating tensions. In other international news, one of America's best foreign aid programs was revived. A pioneering research and development lab, which had been dissolved by USAID a year prior, was resurrected as an independent nonprofit, according to Vox.

Domestically, House Republicans passed the "SAVE America Act," which would mandate proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, for voter registration and photo ID at the polls, according to NPR News. Democrats strongly opposed the bill, arguing it would suppress votes. Experts noted that voter fraud is rare, and federal law already requires U.S. citizenship for voting.

Other developments included the launch of Latam-GPT, a Latin American-focused AI model in Chile, as reported by Vox. A multi-source summary from Nature News highlighted advancements in chemical research, the rise of "QuitGPT," and the potential for cheaper electric vehicles in Africa. The summary also covered Prince William's conservation efforts and research on meditation.