Latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) News
Apple Partners with Google to Power Siri Using Gemini Models
Apple signed a multi-year deal to use Google’s Gemini as the default AI for revamped Siri and Apple Intelligence, accessing over two billion devices. This expands Gemini’s reach while ChatGPT handles complex queries, boosting Google against OpenAI.
The move addresses Apple’s delays in AI features.
Salesforce Launches AI-Powered Slackbot Generally Available
Salesforce released an upgraded Slackbot offering AI assistance beyond notifications, summarizing documents and pulling data from files and apps like Salesforce. It enriches findings with external data for broader productivity.
This enhances AI integration in workplace tools.
News Corp Adopts Symbolic.ai for AI-Powered Journalism
Symbolic.ai partnered with News Corp to integrate its platform into Dow Jones Newswires, aiding editorial production and research tasks. Founded by ex-eBay CEO Devin Wenig, it promises large productivity gains.
This scales AI in media operations.
DeepSeek Prepares Coding-Focused V4 Model Launch
Chinese startup DeepSeek plans February release of V4 model, excelling in coding and long prompts per internal tests against OpenAI and Anthropic. It uses low-cost, partially open methods amid China’s AI push.
This intensifies global developer tool competition.
Wikipedia Strikes Paid Data Deals with Major AI Firms
Wikimedia Foundation agreed with Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Perplexity, and Mistral AI for paid access to content for AI training. Deals offset infrastructure costs from AI scraping and traffic decline.
This formalizes data usage in AI development.
NVIDIA Drives Physical AI Robotics Revolution at CES 2026
At CES 2026, NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang announced the 'ChatGPT moment' for robotics, shifting AI to physical applications. This marks a tipping point for manufacturing and beyond.
It promises transformations in autonomous systems.
OpenAI Expands Stargate Project with New Data Centers
OpenAI announced five new data center sites in its $500B Stargate Project with Oracle and SoftBank, plus SB Energy partnership. Aimed at AI infrastructure over four years.
Supports next-gen AI scaling.
AI Demand Spurs Global Nuclear Power Revival
AI’s electricity needs, exceeding US industries like steel by decade’s end, drive nuclear investments worldwide. IAEA discussions highlight AI-nuclear synergies; China leads new reactors.
Europe and others accelerate builds.
Chongqing Unveils CISIDigital AI 'Jinjing' Steel Model
CISDI developed the world’s first 100M-parameter industrial vision model for full steelmaking, handling harsh conditions. It cuts frontline work, costs, and boosts efficiency.
Part of Chongqing’s 2025 top sci-tech advances.
US Codifies Policies on Advanced AI Chips
BIS finalized rule effective January 15, 2026, formalizing flexible license reviews for advanced AI chip transactions. This shapes export controls on AI hardware.
Impacts global supply chains.
AI Plaque Analysis Advances Heart Disease Detection
UVA Health’s AI on coronary CT angiograms quantifies plaque volume and flags high-risk types faster than manual methods. Enables earlier interventions; CMS may reimburse in 2026.
Pioneers proactive cardiac care.
AI Investments Face Political Risks in 2026
2026 tests AI boom’s financial returns amid massive investor bets and looming political risks. Industry must prove value.
Shapes funding and adoption.