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Jan 30, 2026

3 Humanoid Robot Companies That Could Shape the Next Wave of Automation
Meet three leading humanoid robot companies shaping the future of automation, from factory floors to warehouses, as AI-powered robots enter the workforce.

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

Nearly 90% of Workers Are Using AI at Work, Mostly Without Employer Support
A Study.com survey of 1,000 workers finds that 89% use AI at work, but most lack employer training and support, raising questions about rules and readiness.

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

Chinese AI Chipmaker Axera Semiconductor Targets $379M in Hong Kong IPO
If completed, the listing would add to a growing pipeline of Chinese semiconductor and AI companies turning to Hong Kong's equity markets for funding.

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

Tesla Prepares to Retire Model S, Model X to Build More Humanoid Robots
Tesla will end Model S and Model X production, converting its Fremont factory to build Optimus humanoid robots and expand robotaxi ambitions.

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

Nvidia, Mercedes Team Up to Bring Robotaxis to Major Cities
Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz are accelerating robotaxi plans with Uber, aiming to expand self-driving services as Europe cautiously approaches autonomy.

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

Pentagon and Anthropic at Odds Over Military AI Applications
The battle is over safeguards that would prevent the government from deploying its technology to target weapons autonomously.

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

Starbucks Developing AI ‘Ordering Companion' to Personalize Coffee Orders
Starbucks is developing an AI ordering companion to help customers discover drinks through prompts, while supporting baristas with smarter store tech.

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

Google's Project Genie Lets Users Explore AI-Generated Worlds
Maybe your wishes will come true? AI Ultra subscribers will be able to create and explore interactive AI-generated worlds.

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

Darren Aronofsky Reimagines the Revolutionary War Through AI
"Why are y'all stooping to producing slop? This looks so weird. Use real people."

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

OpenAI to Retire GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, and o4-Mini in ChatGPT
It's been framed as part of a broader model lineup refresh timed with "the previously announced retirement" of GPT-5 (Instant and Thinking) within ChatGPT. 

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eWeek
Jan 30, 2026

Apple Boosts AI Ambitions With $2B Q.ai Acquisition
For Apple, the focus appears to be on audio, spatial computing, and human-computer interaction.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

Elon Musk Posts AI Video That Looks Like Sydney Sweeney, Raising Consent Concerns
Elon Musk's Grok AI video sparked backlash after resembling Sydney Sweeney, reigniting debates over consent, deepfakes, and AI regulation.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

UK Launches Free AI Training for Every Adult in the Country
The UK opened free AI courses via the AI Skills Hub to upskill 10 million workers by 2030, with £27 million TechLocal funding and Spärck scholarships.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

Mozilla Invests $1.4B to Build an AI ‘Rebel Alliance'
Mozilla is investing $1.4 billion to build an open, trustworthy AI ecosystem, forming a "rebel alliance" against dominant players like OpenAI.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

Waymo's Driverless Taxis Could Hit London Streets Later This Year
Waymo plans a London robotaxi pilot in April and hopes to open rides to paying passengers as soon as September, pending UK regulatory approval.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

Gemini, Nano Banana Are Coming to Chrome as Google Reinvents the Browser
Google is baking Gemini into Chrome, with a persistent side panel, Nano Banana image edits, Connected Apps, and auto-browse tasks for some subscribers.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

China's Humanoid Robots Are Finally Headed to the US
Chinese humanoid robots are moving closer to the US market as startups like LimX expand overseas, raising pressure on Tesla's Optimus.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

Boston University School of Law to Launch AI Certificate Program in Fall 2026
The program is designed to familiarize students with emerging tools, and address ethical and professional challenges.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

Universal Basic Income Could Help Cushion UK Workers From AI Job Losses
Investment minister Jason Stockwood discussed the issue as concerns mount over the pace at which new technologies are reshaping the labour market.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

Meta to Nearly Double AI Spending
The move underlines Meta's belief that AI will reshape not only its products but also the wider economy, workplace structures, and more.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

Cisco Boss Warns AI Gold Rush Will End in a Reckoning
Chuck Robbins says AI will outlast the hype cycle, but warns of job losses, inequality, and more convincing cybercrime as winners emerge.

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eWeek
Jan 29, 2026

Google DeepMind AI Model Reads DNA's Recipe for Life
Researchers reckon it could dramatically accelerate understanding of how DNA influences disease, cancer, and drug discovery.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

China's ‘AI Tigers' Pounce: A New Wave of Models Challenges US Dominance
China's AI race is accelerating as Moonshot, Alibaba, Baidu, and others launch powerful new models, narrowing the gap with US rivals.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

OpenAI, Google, and Moonshot Unveil New Agentic AI Systems
OpenAI, Google, and Moonshot AI are ushering in agentic AI systems that investigate, coordinate, and verify tasks beyond simple prompts.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

Apple Is Rumored to Tap Intel for Future iPhone Chip Production
Rumors say Apple could use Intel's 14A process to manufacture some Apple-designed chips for non-Pro iPhones by 2028, diversifying beyond TSMC.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

China's Military Labs Build ‘Apex Predator' Drones, Robot Packs
China's military-linked labs are building predator-inspired drone swarms and quadrupedal robot teams designed to keep operating even when communications are jammed.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

UK Leads Major Economies in AI-Related Job Losses, Morgan Stanley Says
Morgan Stanley says AI drove an 8% net job loss at UK firms in the past 12 months, even as productivity rose 11.5% and youth unemployment reached 15.9%.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

Your AI Cheat Codes: 7 ChatGPT Prompts That Help You Work Smarter
Seven practical ChatGPT prompt frameworks to improve focus, writing, email tone, and meeting prep, plus three quick tips for sharper, more reliable results.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

DeepSeek Boosts OCR Performance With Alibaba Open-Source AI
DeepSeek has ditched OpenAI's CLIP framework that powered its original system and swapped it for Alibaba Cloud's lightweight Qwen2-0.5b model.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

Robot Restaurant in China Handles Cooking, Serving, and Cleaning
Walk into a restaurant in Hangzhou right now, and you might not see a chef shouting orders or servers rushing plates. Instead, you'll find robotic arms cooking noodles, machines pouring coffee, and delivery bots gliding between tables. Hangzhou's first "AI robot restaurant" has officially begun trial operations, offering diners a glimpse of what a fully […]

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

Waabi's $1B Raise Fuels Expansion Into Robotaxis With Uber
Toronto-based firm says this represents the largest single fundraise in Canadian history.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

Anthropic Poised for $20B Funding Round
People familiar with the matter said the fundraising, which is close to being finalised, would value the company at roughly $350 billion.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

Pinterest to Lay Off Nearly 15% of Staff in AI Shift
The company plans to restructure around AI-powered products, sales changes, and reduced office space.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

Google Expands AI Plus Subscription to 35 New Countries
The rollout is adding Gemini, Flow, and NotebookLM perks plus 200 GB storage, with some Google One users upgraded automatically.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

Sundance Documentary Claims to Expose AI's Dark Truth
'Ghost in the Machine' by director Valerie Veatch is a "searing takedown of techno-fascism" that targets Elon Musk and Silicon Valley's power structure.

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eWeek
Jan 28, 2026

OpenAI Unleashes Prism for AI-Fueled Scientific Research
There's the chance that every future paper will essentially have ChatGPT as a co-author.

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eWeek
Jan 27, 2026

Ranked: 8 Things You Should Never Paste Into an AI Chatbot
Copy-pasting into chatbots feels harmless, but it can leak IDs, bank details, health records, work files, and login secrets. Here are the top 8 to avoid.

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eWeek
Jan 27, 2026

What Is Clawdbot? The Viral Self-Hosted AI Assistant Taking Over X
Clawdbot is a viral, self-hosted AI agent that builds its own tools and remembers everything—but its autonomy raises serious security risks.

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eWeek
Jan 27, 2026

Apple's Google-Powered Siri Overhaul Set for February Debut
Apple is preparing to launch a smarter Siri powered by Google's Gemini, with major AI upgrades coming in iOS 26.4 and a full redesign planned for 2026.

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eWeek
Jan 27, 2026

Why Apple Considered an AI Home Screen for the iPhone
Apple considered using AI to rearrange the iPhone Home Screen but scrapped the idea over concerns it would confuse users who rely on muscle memory.

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eWeek
Jan 27, 2026

Nvidia Makes $2B CoreWeave Investment for AI Factories Buildout
The partnership aims to construct more than 5 gigawatts of AI factories by 2030.

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eWeek
Jan 27, 2026

AI Robot Brings Emotional Care to Pets
Tuya Smart unveiled Aura at CES 2026, an AI-powered companion robot designed to support pets' emotional well-being through interaction and behavior analysis.

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eWeek
Jan 27, 2026

Google Cloud's Gaming Chief Thinks AI Is the Iron Man Suit for Devs
Jack Buser gave a 'Stark' warning: studios refusing to embrace this tech revolution might not survive.

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eWeek
Jan 27, 2026

AI-Powered CCTV Deployed in Fight Against Illegal Dumping
A UK-based council is deploying an AI CCTV tower with ANPR to spot ‘fly-tipping,' aiming to deter illegal dumping and support prosecutions.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

Microsoft Introduces Maia 200, Its Most Powerful AI Chip Yet
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a custom AI chip designed to power Copilot and Azure, challenging Amazon and Google in the hyperscaler silicon race.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

Yahoo Launches Scout, an AI Answer Engine Taking On Google Search
Yahoo debuts Scout, a new AI-powered answer engine built on Anthropic's Claude, as the company bets its data and scale can compete in the evolving AI search market.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

How an AI Goth Girl Became a Political Meme Machine
An AI character from a UK anti-extremism game went viral as a politial meme, showing how generative tools can fuel influence, profit, and hate.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

World Models Just Got Their GPT-2 Moment — Here's What That Means For You
New Odyssey and World Labs APIs turn text, images, and video into interactive simulations and explorable 3D worlds for gaming, robotics, design, and training.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

Apple Tests Internal AI Chatbot to Boost Employee Productivity
Apple is testing internal AI chatbots Enchanté and Enterprise Assistant as it prepares a major Siri overhaul and broader AI strategy.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

Brookings Warns Clerical Work Faces AI Displacement Risk
Brookings says clerical roles face the highest AI displacement risk, urging retraining as entry-level work shifts and AI skills appear in job listings.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

OpenAI's New AI Foundations Course Promises ‘Job-Ready' Skills and Credential
AI firm debuts its first certification program with ChatGPT-based courses for workers and K-12 teachers, starting with AI Foundations pilots next.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

Gemini 3 Pro Is Changing How People Search: Here Are 8 Prompts to Try
Gemini 3 Pro in Google Search AI Mode enables deeper, more conversational searches. Try eight prompts for travel, learning, design, documents, and more.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

EU Investigates Musk's Grok Over Sexual AI Deepfakes
The announcement follows growing international criticism of the tool and concerns that users can manipulate ordinary photos into explicit content.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

7 Google AI Features That Make the Internet Easier to Use
Google is embedding AI into Search, Gmail, Maps, and Gemini to simplify how people browse, create, and work online.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

Synthesia Secures $200M Funding at $4B Valuation
Google's venture arm GV led this latest round, bringing Synthesia's total funding to over $500 million since launching in 2017.

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eWeek
Jan 26, 2026

YouTube Leads Google AI Overviews Citations for Health Queries
Analysis of over 50,000 health searches reveals AI is quietly rewriting the rules of medical information.

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

This $800M Startup Makes ChatGPT 24x Faster
vLLM quietly powers faster, cheaper AI inference across major platforms — and now its creators have launched an $800 million company to commercialize it.

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

AI Is Becoming a Default Job Requirement, Indeed Report Finds
AI language is spreading across job postings as employers screen for fluency, even as skills gaps slow adoption and AI use remains uneven, Indeed finds.

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

Datensouveränität heute: Sicherheit beginnt am Endpunkt
Die Bedrohungslage entwickelt sich weiter in rasantem Tempo. Während Cloud-Dienste und Identity Platforms attraktive Ziele bleiben, konzentrieren sich Angreifer zunehmend auf eine Ebene, die viele Unternehmen noch immer unterschätzen: den Endpunkt. Ausgereifte Phishing-Kampagnen, Firmware-basierte Implants und KI-generierte Exploits verwischen die Grenzen zwischen Nutzerinteraktion und Eindringen - und umgehen klassische Schutzmechanismen dabei häufig. Mit der Verfestigung […]

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

Arbeit neu denken: HP zeigt, dass Unternehmen 85 % der Faktoren beeinflussen, die die Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit prägen
An einem regnerischen Montagmorgen im Jahr 2016 sitzt eine Teamleitung in München in einem grell beleuchteten Büro und prüft Tabellen auf einem Desktop-PC. Das Team arbeitet im selben Gebäude - verbunden durch räumliche Nähe statt durch ein gemeinsames Ziel. Meetings finden an physischen Tischen statt, nicht per Videocall. Entscheidungen werden top-down getroffen. Tools sind einheitlich. […]

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

Google AI Mode Can Now Use Gmail, Photos to Personalize Search Results
Google's AI Mode now taps Gmail and Google Photos to deliver more personal search results, using opt-in Personal Intelligence for tailored answers.

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

Fei-Fei Li's World Labs in Talks for Fundraising at $5B Valuation
If agreed, the funding round would mark a significant step up from World Labs' earlier valuation of $1 billion.

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

Huang: Nvidia Has Dethroned Apple as TSMC's Top Customer
Nvidia has overtaken Apple as TSMC's largest customer, signaling how AI chip demand is reshaping the global semiconductor industry.

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

Google Invests in Sakana AI to Strengthen Gemini's Reach in Japan
Sakana AI says the partnership is designed to blend Google's infrastructure strength with its own research agility and local-market understanding.

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

Scarlett Johansson Joins Hollywood Stars in Blasting AI Giants for ‘Theft'
Cate Blanchett and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are also backing a campaign targeting AI firms for what they call outright theft of celebrity voices and likenesses.

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

I-Agenten und On-Device-Intelligenz definieren den Arbeitsplatz völlig neu
Enterprise-KI bedeutete einst, Daten an einen Cloud-Endpunkt zu senden, auf das Ergebnis zu warten und dieses dann in lokale Tools zu integrieren. Doch dieses Muster verändert sich. 43 % aller PC-Lieferungen im Jahr 2025 waren KI-PCs und Prognosen zufolge werden KI-Laptops - d. h. Laptops mit integrierten Neural Processing Units (NPUs) neben Central Processing Units […]

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

KI-Agenten und On-Device-Intelligenz definieren den Arbeitsplatz völlig neu
Enterprise-KI bedeutete einst, Daten an einen Cloud-Endpunkt zu senden, auf das Ergebnis zu warten und dieses dann in lokale Tools zu integrieren. Doch dieses Muster verändert sich. 43 % aller PC-Lieferungen im Jahr 2025 waren KI-PCs und Prognosen zufolge werden KI-Laptops - d. h. Laptops mit integrierten Neural Processing Units (NPUs) neben Central Processing Units […]

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eWeek
Jan 23, 2026

Google Pulls Top Talent From AI Voice Firm Hume AI
Hume AI CEO Alan Cowen is joining Google DeepMind along with several key engineers as part of a major licensing agreement.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

The ‘App' Era Is Dying — Welcome to the ‘Agent' Era
As AI agents replace apps, we're entering an Instruct/Verify era where software and hardware act on our behalf, reshaping interfaces, OSes, and daily life.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

Elon Musk: Tesla's Optimus Robot Will Go on Sale in 2027
Elon Musk says Tesla plans to sell its Optimus humanoid robot by 2027, with the AI-powered machines already performing factory tasks.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

YouTube CEO Says Cutting ‘AI Slop' Is a 2026 Priority
YouTube plans a crackdown on low-quality AI content while expanding AI tools for creators, betting on trust, deepfake controls, and the future of TV.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel Join Artists Co-Creating Songs With ElevenLabs AI Tech
"The Eleven Album" is a compilation created through a partnership between human musicians and an AI-based model.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

Adobe Adds AI Tools to Turn PDFs Into Podcasts, Presentations
Adobe is adding generative AI to Acrobat Studio, letting users turn PDFs into presentations and podcast-style summaries while expanding Firefly across its apps.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

‘ChatGPT for Doctors' Startup OpenEvidence Secures $12B Valuation
OpenEvidence closed a $250 million funding round, doubling its valuation to $12 billion as its ad-supported AI tool gains traction with US physicians.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

Elon Musk's xAI Is Testing ‘Employees' That Aren't Human
A former xAI engineer claims the company is testing human emulators that mimic white-collar work, revealing Musk's fast-build culture and risks.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

Anthropic Offers Moral AI Solution With ‘Claude's Constitution'
AI should balance honesty, compassion, safety, and oversight. The document also questions whether machines might actually be conscious.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

AI and Robotics Are Reshaping Pharmacy Workflows
Pharmacies are turning to AI and robotics to handle dispensing, ease staff workload, and spend more time with patients rather than being buried in repetitive tasks.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

OpenAI Pursues $50B Investment From Middle East
Sam Altman is currently in the UAE conducting these high-stakes negotiations, with the round expected to close within the first quarter of this year.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

Palantir Helps Ukraine Turn Battlefield Data Into Drone Intercepts
Ukraine's Brave1 is using Palantir software to run a secure ‘Dataroom' for training military AI on real combat data to improve drone detection and interception.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

Cool AI Tools for Beginners You Can Use Right Now
A practical look at beginner-friendly AI tools that help with research, visuals, and automation without complexity or hype.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

Microsoft Debuts Rho-alpha Robotics Model for Next Phase of ‘Physical AI'
The company is positioning this approach as a turning point for robotics, comparable to what large generative models have done for text and images.

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eWeek
Jan 22, 2026

Davos 2026: Nvidia CEO Says AI Boom Will Spur Demand for Electricians and Plumbers
Jensen Huang demonstrates his usual optimism, and reckons the biggest beneficiaries won't be software engineers or data scientists.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

7 Practical Ways to Build Real AI Skills in 2026
Want better roles? Pick an AI lane, learn smarter, practice daily, write stronger prompts, solve real-world problems, save wins, and stay ethical.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

ChatGPT's New Age Detection System Includes ‘Selfie' Verification
OpenAI is rolling out age prediction in ChatGPT to auto-apply teen safeguards, add Persona selfie verification, and expand parental controls worldwide.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

14 Ways to Use Microsoft Copilot More Effectively at Work
Try 14 Microsoft Copilot prompts that help you move past the blank prompt box and get better drafts for meetings, slides, email, and more.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

This $4.4B AI Startup, Backed by Jeff Bezos, Focuses on Human Workers
Humans&, a $4.4B AI startup, is building human-focused AI designed to support workers rather than automate them out.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

OpenAI's GPT-5.3 Leak Hints at a Smarter, Faster, Cheaper AI
Leaks and code references point to OpenAI's rumored GPT-5.3 "Garlic," plus ChatGPT task tools, map tweaks, and secure tunnel support as rivals gain ground.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

Meta's Superintelligence Labs Hits First Breakthrough AI Models
CTO Andrew Bosworth revealed at Davos 2026 that the internal models are showing "very good" results.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

Anthropic CEO Sounds Alarm: AI Chips for China Are Like Nukes for North Korea
At Davos, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that selling AI chips to China is like arming North Korea, citing rapid AI progress and job disruption risks.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

House Passes Historic AI Bill for US Small Businesses
US lawmakers recognize that small businesses can no longer be left behind in the technological transformation reshaping the economy.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

HSBC Picks Harvey AI for Lawful Good Plans
The AI platform is designed to tackle sophisticated legal analysis that traditionally required teams of experienced lawyers working around the clock.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

Davos 2026: Anthropic CEO Turns Heads With Nvidia Critique
Dario Amodei has issued a renewed warning over the US decision to allow Nvidia to resume sales of advanced AI chips to China.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

ServiceNow Taps OpenAI to Run Agentic AI Across Enterprise Workflows
They have struck a multi-year partnership to embed frontier models in ServiceNow workflows, adding voice agents and end-to-end automation.

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eWeek
Jan 21, 2026

Davos 2026: AI Anxiety Set to Rise Amid Layoffs and Lawsuits
There is a widening divide between AI's productivity potential and the societal disruption it may cause.

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eWeek
Jan 20, 2026

Top Robots and Humanoids Trending Right Now
A practical look at the top robots and humanoids making waves, including Tesla Optimus and Boston Dynamics Atlas.

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eWeek
Jan 20, 2026

AI Is Quietly Propping Up the Global Economy, IMF Says
IMF upgrades its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.3%, crediting AI-driven investment and easing trade drag, while warning concentrated gains heighten risks.

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eWeek
Jan 20, 2026

OpenAI Sets 2026 Timeline for Its First-Ever Hardware Reveal
OpenAI says it's on track to unveil its first-ever device this year, as Chris Lehane hints details will come much later.

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eWeek
Jan 20, 2026

Anthropic Roll Outs Global AI Training Program for Teachers
The initiative, in partnership with Teach For All, is designed to help educators in 63 countries build practical AI fluency using Claude.

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eWeek
Jan 20, 2026

Why Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Think AI Is Bad for Storytelling
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon told Joe Rogan AI can't replace real storytelling, and Netflix pressures filmmakers to hook dual-screening viewers.

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eWeek
Jan 20, 2026

Emergent Raises $70M Series B for Vibe Coding Ambitions
Funding led by Khosla Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 brings total raised to $100 million within seven months of launch

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