As investors' worries about the business risks arising from advancements in artificial intelligence tools intensified, software developers, advertising agencies, and investment firms were hit by yet another round of sell - offs. On February 3, 2026, in the European market, the shares of software behemoth SAP SE took a 3.4% nosedive, reaching a two - year low. Relx Plc wasn't spared either, with its shares declining by 2.5%. Meanwhile, Publicis Groupe, the Rightmove property platform, and EQT Group also witnessed substantial drops in their stock values.

Previously, Anthropic rolled out a legal domain plugin for its generative AI chatbot Claude. This move sent shockwaves through the market, as it led to a sharp fall in the stock prices of companies that offer analytical services to the legal sector. This incident further fueled market concerns regarding the disruptive threats that artificial intelligence poses to various industries.