TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Strikes Deal to to Redesign College Coding Courses - WSJ Tech News Briefing

WSJ Tech News Briefing – "TNB Tech Minute: Anthropic Strikes Deal to Redesign College Coding Courses"

Date: February 13, 2026
Host: Julie Chang

Overview

This episode of the WSJ Tech News Briefing delivers a rapid roundup of major tech news stories, with a special focus on an exclusive report: Anthropic, the AI firm behind Claude, has formed a partnership to revamp coding curricula at colleges across the United States. Additional segments cover major business developments at Pinterest and Ubisoft, capping off the essential tech headlines for the day.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Anthropic’s Major Push into College Coding Curricula (00:16–01:18)

Headline News:
Anthropic has forged a significant deal to help redesign the computer coding curricula at hundreds of community and state colleges.
- "Anthropic has struck a deal to help redesign the computer coding curricula taught in hundreds of community and state colle..." (00:18)
Partnership Details:
- Anthropic is collaborating with CodePath, a nonprofit known for providing computer science programs and career support to students at over 1,000 institutions nationwide.
- CodePath will integrate Anthropic’s Claude AI products into its AI courses.
Industry Context:
- Other prominent tech companies including Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are also forming partnerships with higher education institutions, highlighting a broader trend of big tech influencing college-level computer science education.

2. Pinterest's Market Struggles (01:19–01:46)

Market Reaction:
Following its earnings report, Pinterest’s stock tumbled nearly 25% in pre-market trading, threatening to reach its lowest level in more than five years.
- "Shares of Pinterest tumbled after the social media company projected slower revenue growth following a pullback from advertisers that weighed on earnings." (01:22)
Key Concerns:
- Pinterest’s profits and revenue missed forecasts last quarter.
- CEO cited a pullback in ad spending by large retailers, attributed in part to President Trump’s import duties.

3. Ubisoft’s Financial Health Update (01:47–02:07)

Positive Stock Movement:
Ubisoft shares jumped over 6% on the news that the company expects to have enough cash to manage upcoming debt maturities.
- "Shares of Ubisoft climbed after the Assassin's Creed maker said it would have enough cash to service upcoming debt maturities." (01:47)
Financial Details:
- Cash on hand expected between $1.48–1.6 billion by fiscal year-end.
- The announcement follows recent structural changes at Ubisoft, including discontinuing and postponing multiple games and studio closures.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

Julie Chang, 00:18:
- "We are exclusively reporting Anthropic has struck a deal to help redesign the computer coding curricula taught in hundreds of community and state colle."
Julie Chang, 00:38:
- "As part of the collaboration, CodePath is integrating Claude products into its AI courses."
Julie Chang, 01:30:
- "Its CEO said larger retailers were pulling back on advertising spending due to President Trump's import duties."

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:16 – 01:18
Anthropic & CodePath Partnership
01:19 – 01:46
Pinterest Earnings and Market Reaction
01:47 – 02:07
Ubisoft Cash Forecast and Structural Changes

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a crisp, factual tone, swiftly guiding listeners through breaking tech news while providing key business and industry context. Julie Chang presents the news with clarity and authority, reflecting the succinct “news bulletin” style of the WSJ Tech News Briefing.

Summary Takeaways

Anthropic is becoming a significant player in reshaping U.S. computer science education, signaling major AI influence in academic institutions.
Pinterest faces substantial headwinds from shifting advertiser strategies and macroeconomic policy changes.
Ubisoft demonstrates financial resilience despite recent turmoil, bolstering investor confidence.

For anyone interested in the intersection of tech, education, and market dynamics, this concise episode delivers the day’s must-know developments.

Transcript

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Here's your morning TNB Tech minute for Friday, February 13th. I'm Julie Chang for the Wall Street Journal. We are exclusively reporting Anthropic has struck a deal to help redesign the computer coding curricula taught in hundreds of community and state colle. The company behind Claude is working with CodePath, a nonprofit that provides computer science programs and career support for students at more than 1,000 institutions across the US as part of the collaboration, Codepath is integrating Claude products into its AI courses. Other tech companies, including Google, OpenAI and Microsoft, have also formed partnerships with colleges. Shares of Pinterest tumbled after the social media company projected slower revenue growth following a pullback from advertisers that weighed on earnings. Earnings shares slid nearly 1/4 in pre market trading to about $14. If the stock holds losses through regular trading, it will close at its lowest level in more than five years. Last quarter, Pinterest's profits slid and revenue missed forecasts. The company expects growth to slow further this quarter. Its CEO said larger retailers were pulling back on advertising spending due to President Trump's import duties, and shares of Ubisoft climbed after the Assassin's Creed maker said it would have enough cash to service upcoming debt maturities. Shares gained more than 6% on Friday, clawing back some of this year's losses, but the stock is still down nearly 30% since January. The French video game maker said Thursday that it expected cash between 1.48 and $1.6 billion at the end of March, when Ubisoft's financial year closes. The cash forecast comes weeks after the group outlined structural changes, the discontinuation and postponement of several games and studio closures. And that's your TMB Tech minute. We'll be back this afternoon with more.

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