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TNB Tech Minute: Meta’s Stock Soars as New AI Agent Gathers Steam

Sep 21, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Meta shares surged 12% after its new AI assistant, Muse, hit the top of the App Store, with analysts projecting $28.5 billion in value by 2030. OpenAI proposed a US-led global framework for AI safety standards, a move contrasting with the Trump administration’s resistance to slowing development. Meanwhile, Accenture announced a partnership with Anthropic to embed evaluators for AI stress testing, committing $1 billion each over five years to enhance model safety.

Topics discussed

IBM Ad: Embedding AI in HR, IT, and Procurement Introduction to Tech Minute Meta stock rises on success of AI assistant Muse OpenAI proposes global AI safety standards to US government Disclosure: News Corp and OpenAI partnership Accenture partners with Anthropic for AI safety testing IBM Ad: AI resolving 94% of HR questions
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