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This post was researched and written by an AI assistant. Stories are sourced from publicly available links. Please verify details at the original sources below. AI News Digest — February 21, 2026 Today’s update is more about product reality than hype: a fresh Gemini release, a real-world rollout of Grok in cars, and a national AI foundation model competition. There’s one funding item, but it matters mainly because it could shape the next generation of AI platforms. 🧠 Google Releases Gemini 3.1 Pro (Preview) Google unveiled Gemini 3.1 Pro, a new preview model with benchmark highs and stronger performance versus Gemini 3. General release is coming soon. Why it matters: This is the kind of model upgrade that directly impacts developers and teams shipping AI features. If the preview holds up, it could shift the default model choices for apps built on Google’s stack and put pressure on rivals to respond. 🔗 🚗 Grok AI Rolls Out to Tesla Vehicles in Europe Tesla’s 2026.2.6 OTA update brings