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Nvidia’s $2B CoreWeave Bet According to Reuters, “Nvidia invests $2 billion in CoreWeave to boost data center build-out”, Nvidia bought Class A shares at $87.20 to speed a 5 GW AI data‑center buildout, highlighting the strategic race for AI INFRASTRUCTURE. [Reuters](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-invests-2-billion-coreweave-130850099.html). ([finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-invests-2-billion-coreweave-130850099.html?utm_source=openai)) EU Probes X’s Grok Over Deepfakes According to AP, “European Union opens investigation…

Altman at Crossroads According to The Guardian, “Sam Altman’s make-or-break year: can the OpenAI CEO cash in his bet on the future?”, the article warns his *expansion* — huge datacenter bets, heavier lobbying and IPO pressure — makes 2026 pivotal. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/jan/25/sam-altman-openai)) [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/jan/25/sam-altman-openai) SpaceX West Coast Launch According to Spaceflight Now, “Live coverage: SpaceX to…

Apple Overhauls Siri According to Bloomberg, “iOS 27: Apple to revamp Siri as built-in iPhone, Mac chatbot to fend off OpenAI”, Apple plans to replace Siri with a chatbot codenamed Campos that may run Google’s Gemini and be embedded across iPhone, iPad and Mac. The shift centers on AI. [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-21/ios-27-apple-to-revamp-siri-as-built-in-iphone-mac-chatbot-to-fend-off-openai) Tesla Rolls Out Robotaxis Without…

TikTok Deal Stays US According to Financial Times, “FirstFT: TikTok strikes deal to remain in the US”, TikTok agreed a US-led joint venture with Oracle, Silver Lake and others while ByteDance keeps a 19.9% stake; critics warn the move may not fully ease national SECURITY concerns. ([ft.com](https://www.ft.com/content/4c13efb7-8d6e-4518-af5c-32eab324736b?utm_source=openai)) [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/4c13efb7-8d6e-4518-af5c-32eab324736b) SpaceX Targets Mega IPO According to…

Musk Debuts at Davos According to Business Insider, “Davos recap: Elon Musk talks robot-powered future, robotaxi rollout in first-ever Davos appearance”, Musk previewed Optimus, robotaxi expansion and optimism about AI, calling out ROBOTICS as a near-term economic force. ([businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/davos-wef-live-updates-jan-22-2026-1)) [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/davos-wef-live-updates-jan-22-2026-1) Baseten Funding Surge According to The Wall Street Journal, “Nvidia Invests $150 Million in…

ChatGPT Adds Age Prediction. According to OpenAI, “Our approach to age prediction”, ChatGPT will estimate whether accounts likely belong to under‑18s and apply extra safeguards to reduce exposure to sensitive content; adults misclassified can verify to restore access — the update aims to bolster SAFETY. ([openai.com](https://openai.com/index/our-approach-to-age-prediction/?utm_source=openai)) [OpenAI](https://openai.com/index/our-approach-to-age-prediction/) Apple Taps Gemini for Siri. According to TechCrunch,…

US Tariffs on AI Chips According to The Guardian, “Trump imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia AI chips and others, citing national security”, the administration ordered a 25% duty on select advanced AI processors to push domestic production — TARIFFS are now central to US tech policy. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/15/trump-tariff-nvidia-ai-chips?utm_source=openai)) [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/15/trump-tariff-nvidia-ai-chips) AWS to Use Low‑Carbon ‘Nuton’ Copper…

OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT According to OpenAI, “Our approach to advertising and expanding access to ChatGPT”, the company will start testing ads in the U.S. on Free and Go tiers while keeping Plus/Pro/Enterprise ad‑free. The move prioritizes ADS as a funding lever and raises trust and targeting questions. [OpenAI](https://openai.com/index/our-approach-to-advertising-and-expanding-access-to-chatgpt) Micron to buy Taiwan…

Google–Apple AI Pact According to Forbes, “Chatbots To Nervous Systems: Google Launches “Personal Intelligence””, Google rolled out Gemini’s Personal Intelligence and struck a multiyear deal to power Apple’s Siri, accelerating AI UBIQUITOUS adoption. ([forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmarkman/2026/01/15/chatbots-to-nervous-systems-google-launches-personal-intelligence/?utm_source=openai)) [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmarkman/2026/01/15/chatbots-to-nervous-systems-google-launches-personal-intelligence/) Verizon Outage Disrupts U.S. Service According to Android Central, “Tech News Wrap: Apple snags Gemini, massive Verizon outage, OnePlus’ CEO…

Apple-Google AI Deal According to TechCrunch, “Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri”, Apple said it will use Gemini to underpin next‑generation Apple Foundation Models and a more capable Siri while maintaining user PRIVACY safeguards. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/googles-gemini-to-power-apples-ai-features-like-siri/)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/googles-gemini-to-power-apples-ai-features-like-siri/) Wikipedia Licenses AI Training Data According to Ars Technica, “Wikipedia will share content with AI firms…