AI-Assisted Music Performance, Figure Skating Disappointment, and FBI Investigation Headline News
February 13, 2026 - A musician with ALS returned to the stage with the aid of AI, a favored figure skater finished far from the podium, and the FBI released new details in a missing persons case, according to multiple news sources. These stories, along with advancements in AI and medical treatments, dominated headlines this week.
Patrick Darling, a 32-year-old musician diagnosed with ALS, performed on stage for the first time in two years, thanks to AI technology that allowed him to sing again (MIT Technology Review). Darling, who lost his ability to sing due to the disease, wrote a heartfelt song for his great-grandfather. The performance was deeply emotional for Darling and his bandmates.
In the world of sports, figure skater Ilia Malinin, considered a favorite for gold, finished eighth at a recent competition (NPR News). The details of the competition, including the location and specific events, were not provided in the source material.
Meanwhile, the FBI released a detailed description of a suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case, increasing the reward for information (NPR News). The suspect, seen on surveillance video at Guthrie's house the morning of her disappearance, is described as being between 5-foot-9-inches and 5-foot-10-inches tall, of average build, and carrying a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail backpack. "We hope this updated description will help concentrate the public tips we are receiving," an FBI representative stated.
Other news included a discussion of the impact of AI on Wikipedia, with questions arising about the future of the platform's human-powered identity after allowing AI bots to train using their content (Vox). Additionally, advancements in CAR T-cell therapy for autoimmune diseases and new AI models like MiniMax's M2.5 were also reported (Nature News).
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