AI-Assisted Technology Enables Musician to Perform Again; FBI Releases Suspect Description in Missing Persons Case
February 13, 2026 - In a story of technological triumph, musician Patrick Darling took the stage for the first time in two years, thanks to AI that restored his ability to sing after being diagnosed with ALS. Meanwhile, the FBI released a detailed description of a suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, increasing the reward for information. These stories, along with updates on the Winter Olympics and the impact of AI on platforms like Wikipedia, dominated the news cycle.
Darling, 32, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at 29, had lost the ability to sing due to the disease. ALS, like other motor neuron diseases, affects the nerves that control muscles, including those used for speech. His last stage performance was over two years prior, according to MIT Technology Review. The AI technology allowed him to perform again, bringing tears to the audience as he sang a song written for his great-grandfather.
In other news, the FBI has released a description of a suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The man, 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 with an average build. He was also carrying a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail backpack, a private-label brand exclusive to Walmart, according to NPR News. The FBI hopes the updated description will help concentrate the public tips they are receiving.
Elsewhere, Ilia Malinin, a U.S. figure skater favored for gold, finished 8th in the Winter Olympics, according to NPR News.
The rise of AI continues to impact various sectors. Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, is experiencing a renaissance, but faces questions about its future as AI bots train using its content, according to Vox.
Additional developments include Prime Minister Mark Carney attending a vigil in Tumbler Ridge to mourn the victims of a school shooting, a measles outbreak, and advancements in medical treatments like CAR T-cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, according to Nature News.
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