Latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) News
2026 Could Decide AI's Future Amid US-China Competition
Six CFR fellows predict 2026 as a decisive year for AI governance, adoption, and US-China rivalry, with rapid capability advances and export decisions on AI chips to China sparking controversy. Debates shift from hype to reality, potentially entering 'AI takeoff' with transformative economic impacts. A global nonproliferation framework for advanced AI may emerge given US infrastructure dominance.
Novel AI Method Enhances 3D X-ray Tomography at BNL
Brookhaven National Lab scientists developed PFITRE, an AI-powered technique using convolutional neural networks to reconstruct 3D images from incomplete X-ray data, overcoming the 'missing wedge' problem. It combines AI perceptual knowledge with physics-based models for accurate nanoscale imaging of objects like microchips.
Applications span microchip defect diagnosis, battery research, and biomedicine, enabling faster studies with less radiation.
AI Dominates CES 2026 in Chips, Cars, and Robots
At CES 2026, AI featured prominently in Nvidia's physical AI models like Cosmos and Alpamayo for autonomous vehicles, plus the Vera Rubin superchip platform. AMD and Nvidia compete in AI chips, with AMD partnering OpenAI; Boston Dynamics unveiled AI-powered humanoid robot Atlas for factories via Google DeepMind collaboration.
AI integration spans processors, vehicles, and home robots, transforming consumer tech.
NVIDIA and Lilly Launch AI Co-Innovation Lab for Drug Discovery
NVIDIA and Eli Lilly announced a co-innovation lab at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference to pioneer robotics and physical AI for accelerating drug discovery and production. The collaboration aims to explore billions of possibilities in silico before experiments, redefining medicine development.
Lilly focuses on AI for diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's, and cancers using biotech and genetic advances.
WEF: Cyber-Enabled Fraud Tops Global Threats with AI Surge
World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 identifies cyber-enabled fraud as pervasive, fueled by AI vulnerabilities affecting 87% of respondents last year. 94% of leaders expect AI to dominate cybersecurity in 2026 amid geopolitical fragmentation.
Responsible AI deployment can bolster defenses, but misuse risks data leaks and attacks, urging collaborative governance.
MIT Technology Review Unveils 2026's 10 Breakthrough Technologies
MIT's 2026 list spotlights hyperscale AI data centers powering revolutionary models as the top breakthrough, alongside climate, AI, and medical innovations. Now in its 25th year, the list highlights tech redefining life and work.
These advancements promise greatest global impact in the coming year.
3 Harsh AI Realities Set for 2026: Layoffs, Privacy Loss, Pilot Cuts
CIO predicts 2026 as AI's 'correction year' with mass layoffs from cost-cutting (60-80% of ops costs are salaries), privacy erosion for AI data needs, and 80% of AI pilots axed for lacking ROI. Leaders shift from hype to demanding returns, separating execution from futurism.
AI's mass-market phase accelerates economic and social shifts.
CyberCube Forecasts 2026 AI Reality Check in Cybersecurity
CyberCube predicts AI disillusionment in 2026, rewarding disciplined adopters amid legacy systems and regulations, dominating boardrooms as disruptive force. Annual trends analysis equips industry for threats, insurance, and regs.
Enthusiasm meets reality of data silos and caution.
Eli Lilly Integrates AI Platform TuneLab into Schrödinger Software
Eli Lilly announced in January 2026 that its AI-based drug discovery platform TuneLab integrates with Schrödinger's LiveDesign for enhanced automation. This emphasizes quality over quantity in 2026 drug discovery processes.
The move advances AI-driven R&D in life sciences.
Life Sciences 2026: AI-Driven R&D and New Therapy Advances
Predictions highlight AI-driven R&D, New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), liquid biopsy progress, and cell/gene therapy innovations as major 2026 impacts. These trends reshape drug discovery and biotech.
Focus on transformative life science developments.
InsureVision Launches AI Tool for Cheaper Insurance and Safer Driving
Security and AI news from early January 2026 features InsureVision's AI tool to reduce insurance costs and improve driving safety. Part of weekly roundup on security-AI intersections.
Demonstrates practical AI applications in insurance.