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China opens antitrust-style review of Meta’s $2B AI startup acquisition
Chinese regulators have initiated a formal review of Meta’s planned $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, treating advanced AI talent and IP as strategic infrastructure rather than a routine commercial asset. The move signals Beijing’s intent to scrutinize overseas deals involving high-end AI capabilities, adding regulatory uncertainty to cross‑border M&A in the AI sector.
Samsung posts record profit as AI server boom drives memory prices higher
Samsung reported record quarterly profit on the back of surging demand for high‑bandwidth memory used in AI servers, which is tightening supply and lifting prices. Analysts say AI workloads require massive volumes of fast DRAM and HBM, allowing memory makers to capture a growing share of AI infrastructure spending and reshaping the semiconductor value chain.
Nvidia sees persistent China headwinds amid Asia data‑center financing surge
At CES, Nvidia highlighted ongoing demand pressures related to U.S. export controls on advanced GPUs for China, even as overall AI infrastructure demand in Asia remains strong. The company pointed to increasingly complex project financing structures for data centers—blending tech, infrastructure and real‑estate capital—as AI build‑outs become more capital intensive.
Unisys: 2026 will prioritize small, specialized AI models over sheer scale
Unisys’ new “Top IT Insights for 2026” report predicts enterprises will shift from giant general‑purpose LLMs to smaller, task‑focused models trained on cleaner domain data. The firm expects three AI applications—chatbots, coding agents and AI service assistants—to become repeatable, high‑ROI deployments, changing how organizations evaluate and invest in AI.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says memory is key hurdle on path to superintelligent AI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman argued that solving long‑term, fine‑grained memory—allowing AI systems to retain detailed information about users’ lives—could unlock superintelligent AI. Experts quoted in the piece say memory architectures, not just larger context windows, will be central to future AI progress and may become the most important topic for model providers.
Analysts warn AI will escalate both cyberattacks and automated defenses in 2026
Unisys forecasts that attackers will increasingly use AI to personalize phishing, generate deepfakes and perform voice spoofing, while defenders deploy AI for anomaly detection and automated incident response. The emphasis for security teams is expected to shift from perfect prevention to fast containment, credible forensics and resilient recovery.
CES 2026: Samsung ‘Brain Health’ aims to detect early cognitive decline via wearables
At CES, Samsung previewed **Brain Health**, a feature for Galaxy wearables that analyzes gait, voice changes and sleep data to flag early signs of cognitive change. The company stresses the system is not a diagnostic tool but an early‑warning aid to encourage timely medical evaluation for possible dementia or related conditions.
CES 2026: Ring’s Fire Watch turns home cameras into AI wildfire sensors
Ring announced **Fire Watch**, an opt‑in feature that uses AI on compatible cameras to detect smoke and flames and help identify nearby wildfires. During fire events, users can share imagery with Watch Duty, a nonprofit that distributes real‑time alerts, illustrating how consumer IoT devices are being repurposed for community‑scale disaster monitoring.
Denso showcases automotive‑grade indoor positioning to transform retail
Denso unveiled a next‑generation Indoor Positioning System that applies automotive‑grade microlocation technology to track customer and asset movement inside retail spaces. The company says the system can power new in‑store navigation, inventory management and personalized marketing experiences by providing high‑accuracy location data indoors.
Experts say 2026 marks shift from AI pilots to production in construction and real estate
A panel of 25 industry experts interviewed by Autodesk predicts AI will move from experimentation to deep integration in core construction workflows in 2026. They expect AI to automate tasks such as model‑based coordination, schedule optimization, site safety monitoring and Scan‑to‑BIM, while also reshaping real‑estate decisions through predictive analytics.
Analysts outline key AI trends for 2026: agents, specialized infrastructure and security
Commentary from Mexico Business News highlights AI agents, domain‑specific infrastructure and large‑scale security for agentic systems as critical AI trends to watch in 2026. The piece argues that organizations will need robust governance and protection mechanisms as autonomous agents gain more control over business processes and data.
Future‑of‑work researchers expect less AI hype, more governance and smarter threats
TechRepublic reports experts anticipate 2026 will bring slower enterprise AI spending, stronger governance frameworks and a push to integrate AI into operational technology (OT) environments. They also warn of more sophisticated AI‑enabled cyberattacks and rapid advances in cooling technologies needed to support dense AI compute in data centers.