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27 Jan 2026

Google AI Overviews Upgrade to Gemini 3 with New Follow-Up Question Feature

Google is transforming how users interact with Search by upgrading AI Overviews to Gemini 3 and introducing the ability to ask follow-up questions directly within search results. The new feature seamlessly transitions users from quick AI-generated summaries into deeper AI Mode conversations, marking a shift from traditional link-based search to a more conversational, chatbot-like experience.

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Yahoo Scout launches as AI search engine with visible links to challenge Google and Perplexity

Yahoo has launched Scout, an AI-powered answer engine built on Anthropic's Claude model that prioritizes visible source links over hidden citations. The beta release marks Yahoo's return to its roots as a web guide, now enhanced with generative AI capabilities across Mail, Finance, Sports, and News. With 250 million U.S. monthly users and no search-ads empire to protect, Yahoo is positioning Scout to compete with Google's AI Mode and Perplexity.

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Corning lands $6 billion Meta deal for AI data centers, stock surges to near-record highs

Meta has committed to paying Corning up to $6 billion through 2030 for fiber-optic cables in its AI data centers, sending the 175-year-old glassmaker's stock soaring 16%. The deal supports Meta's plan to build 30 data centers, including 26 in the U.S., as part of a $60 billion infrastructure investment. Corning will expand its North Carolina manufacturing facility to become the world's largest fiber-optic cable plant.

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Moonshot AI releases Kimi K2.5 with Agent Swarm that coordinates 100 parallel AI agents

Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI unveiled Kimi K2.5, an open-source large language model that generates web interfaces from visual inputs and coordinates up to 100 sub-agents working in parallel. The model outperforms proprietary models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google on key benchmarks while being trained on 15 trillion tokens.

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Over 100 AI nudify apps found on Google and Apple app stores despite policies banning them

A Tech Transparency Project investigation uncovered 102 AI nudify apps across Google Play and Apple App Store that generate nonconsensual sexualized images. These apps were downloaded 705 million times and generated $117 million in revenue. While both companies removed dozens of apps after the report, the findings expose significant gaps in content moderation and raise questions about platform accountability.

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xAI's Grok Chatbot Slammed as 'Among the Worst' for Child Safety Failures

A damning report from Common Sense Media reveals xAI's Grok chatbot has inadequate age verification, weak safety guardrails, and frequently generates sexual and violent content. The assessment found that even with Kids Mode enabled, the platform exposes minors to harmful material and allows instant sharing to millions on X, raising serious questions about the business model prioritizing profits over protection.

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OpenClaw's viral rise exposes users to prompt injection attacks and credential theft

OpenClaw, the open-source AI assistant that exploded to 150,000 GitHub stars in months, has become a security nightmare. Researchers discovered 341 malicious skills on ClawHub stealing credentials, while exposed instances leak API keys and OAuth tokens. The platform's 770,000 AI agents on Moltbook face prompt injection attacks that could herald a new era of AI worms.

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OpenAI's Greg Brockman emerges as major Trump mega-donor with $25 million contribution

OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman and his wife Anna donated $25 million to the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. in September 2025, representing the largest contribution in the six-month fundraising cycle. The donation highlights growing political involvement by tech executives as the Trump administration pushes pro-AI policies and seeks to dismantle state-level AI regulations.

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Cloudflare stock surges 14% as Clawdbot AI agent buzz ignites edge computing demand

Cloudflare shares jumped 14% premarket Tuesday after viral social media buzz around Clawdbot, an AI agent built on Anthropic's Claude, rekindled investor interest in the company's infrastructure. The open-source agent drew thousands of GitHub stars over the weekend, signaling that agentic AI systems capable of autonomous task execution are moving beyond demos toward real-world applications.

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Animal Crossing fans rebel against AI slop infiltrating their aesthetic community

The Animal Crossing aesthetic community is pushing back against a surge of AI-generated screenshots following the 3.0 update. Players using generative AI tools like Gemini to enhance photos without disclosure are facing backlash, with fans demanding transparency and criticizing the practice for diminishing the game's charm and creating player confusion.

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Pinterest cuts 15% of workforce to redirect resources toward artificial intelligence initiatives

Pinterest announced plans to lay off less than 15% of its workforce—roughly 700 employees—by late September 2026 as part of a strategic shift to AI. The company will reallocate resources to AI-focused roles while reducing office space, incurring pre-tax restructuring charges of $35 million to $45 million. Despite the AI investment push, investor skepticism sent shares tumbling nearly 10%.

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Fauna Robotics unveils Sprout, a child-sized humanoid robot designed for homes, not factories

Fauna Robotics has launched Sprout, a 3.5-foot humanoid robot priced at $50,000, designed as an approachable alternative to industrial robots. Unlike Tesla's Optimus or Boston Dynamics' Atlas, Sprout targets hospitality, research, and entertainment with foam padding, expressive features, and AI-powered autonomous navigation. Early customers include Disney and Boston Dynamics, signaling a shift toward consumer-friendly humanoids for social spaces.

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UK government recruits Meta-backed AI team to transform transport, defense and public safety

The UK government has assembled a team of artificial intelligence specialists funded by Meta to develop open-source AI tools over the next year. The initiative targets improvements in transport networks, public safety, and national security while allowing public bodies to maintain control over sensitive data without relying on commercial systems.

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Just Eat launches AI assistant to help users overcome menu anxiety and choice overload

Just Eat is rolling out an AI-powered voice assistant in its UK app to combat 'choice overload' by offering personalized recommendations for food delivery. The chatbot understands conversational input in dozens of languages and can help users navigate over 100,000 restaurant and retail partners, with plans for international expansion later this year.

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EU gives Google six months to open Android and search data to rival AI services and competitors

The European Commission launched specification proceedings requiring Google to provide third-party AI service providers the same Android access as Gemini and share search data with competing engines. Google has six months to comply or face potential fines of up to 10 percent of global revenue under the Digital Markets Act.

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