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Pinterest becomes first social media network to ban weight-loss ads

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5 years ago

July 6, 2021

Pinterest has made a powerful decision to no longer display weight-loss ads, language, or images

The social media giant’s decision to ban the ads comes as they continue to expand current policies that prohibit body shaming.

Pinterest has also banned any references to Body Mass Index as well as any testimonials relating to weight loss, and “any products that claim weight loss through something worn or applied to the skin”.

Announcing its blanket ban on weight loss language and imagery, Pinterest stated that searches for “body-neutrality” are up five times on the platform, while searches for “stop body-shaming language” are up fives times as well.

I’m so proud to partner with @Pinterest, the first major platform to ban all ads with weight loss language and imagery. Because #NoSizeFitsAll #ad pic.twitter.com/HfcUjXUXVR
— Tabria (@TabriaMajors) July 1, 2021

Pinterest’s policies were already against any promotion of dangerous weight loss products or claims

Since sharing the news on its Instagram account, Pinterest has received a lot of praise and expressions of relief from users who say they are excited about the changes.

The company’s latest policy change was developed with guidance from the nonprofit National Eating Disorders Association, which recently said that it had seen an increase in calls to its helpline since the start of the pandemic.

A 2020 study found that subjects with eating disorders in the U.S. were concerned over “exposure to toxic social media” related to COVID-19-related weight gain. Searches for phrases such as “body neutrality” and “stop body-shaming quotes” are up more than five times since a year ago, Pinterest said.

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Claude AI is transforming software engineering and productivity

Anthropic’s Claude AI now manages coding tasks, boosting productivity by 50% as engineers shift to oversight roles.

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21 hours ago

February 9, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Anthropic’s Claude AI now manages coding tasks, boosting productivity by 50% as engineers shift to oversight roles.

Anthropic has confirmed that its AI, Claude, now handles almost all coding tasks at the company. Engineers are shifting from writing code to oversight and planning, marking a major change in how software development teams operate.

Users report a productivity boost of 50 percent since implementing Claude, highlighting the potential of AI to reshape workflows and day-to-day operations. The shift raises questions about the balance between human oversight and automated code generation.

The move has also affected markets, with shares of Indian IT services companies falling as investors assess the impact on traditional tech roles. Industry leaders stress that while AI can generate code, human input remains crucial for design, review, and strategic decision-making.

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OpenAI and Anthropic launch faster, smarter AI tools for enterprise coding

OpenAI and Anthropic launch advanced coding models, revolutionizing enterprise software development and intensifying the AI tooling competition.

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4 days ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

OpenAI and Anthropic launch advanced coding models, revolutionising enterprise software development and intensifying the AI tooling competition.

OpenAI and Anthropic have unveiled powerful new AI coding models aimed at transforming enterprise software development. GPT-5.3 Codex operates 25% faster than its predecessor, tackling complex tasks and following real-time directions without losing context.

Claude Opus 4.6 introduces ‘agent teams’, allowing multiple AI agents to work on tasks simultaneously. The update also includes a one-million-token context window, enabling large volumes of text and code to be processed in a single prompt.

GitHub now supports multiple coding agents, letting developers compare AI approaches on the same problems. Both OpenAI and Anthropic are pushing for enterprise adoption, highlighting the potential for professional applications across industries.

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Nvidia and Amazon explore massive OpenAI funding round

Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup

Published

1 week ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nvidia CEO downplays $100B OpenAI investment, as Amazon eyes $50B stake in AI startup

In Short:
– OpenAI aims to raise up to $100 billion, with Amazon considering a $50 billion investment.
– Funding will support Project Stargate and address projected losses of $14 billion by 2026.

Nvidia’s CEO has confirmed the company will participate in a major funding round for OpenAI, though the previously mentioned $100 billion commitment is not final.

This investment comes as OpenAI seeks to raise up to $100 billion, potentially valuing the AI startup at around $830 billion. Amazon is also reportedly in discussions to contribute up to $50 billion.

The funding is intended to support OpenAI’s ambitious $500 billion Project Stargate, aimed at pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.

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