Software's dominance of the global economy continues to reshape industries, even as a musician with ALS finds a new voice thanks to AI, and the FBI seeks the public's help in a missing persons case. These are just a few of the stories making headlines on February 13th and 14th, 2026.
According to MIT Technology Review, musician Patrick Darling, diagnosed with ALS at age 29, recently returned to the stage after losing his ability to sing. AI technology enabled him to perform again, moving the audience to tears. His last stage performance had been over two years prior, when he had already lost the ability to stand and play his instruments.
Meanwhile, the FBI released a detailed description of a suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, increasing the reward for information leading to her whereabouts. NPR News reported that the suspect, captured on surveillance video, is described as a man 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," the FBI stated, according to NPR News.
In the tech world, the prophecy of Marc Andreessen, as outlined in his 2011 essay "Why Software Is Eating the World," has been fulfilled in an unexpected way. Fortune reported that software has indeed taken over sectors like retail, video, music, and telecommunications, but the market experienced a significant shock in February.
Culture also saw developments, with Vox reporting that Wikipedia is experiencing a renaissance in the age of AI. The online encyclopedia, a staple for many, is facing questions about its future as AI bots train using its content.
Finally, Variety reported that Chilean documentarian Maite Alberdi has returned to the docu-fiction format with her latest project, "A Child of My Own." This follows her Oscar-nominated film "The Mole Agent," continuing her exploration of the hybrid genre.
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