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Samsung closes gap with rivals as HBM4 memory chips pass Nvidia's final verification for Rubin AI

Samsung Electronics has entered the final qualification phase with Nvidia for its next-generation HBM4 AI memory chips, preparing for mass production in February. The South Korean giant's HBM4 operates at 11.7 gigabits per second, exceeding industry standards and Nvidia's requirements. This marks a significant turnaround for Samsung, which has trailed SK Hynix and Micron in supplying advanced memory for AI accelerators.

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Meta Ray-Ban Display impresses with features but restrictive software ecosystem holds it back

Meta's $800 Ray-Ban Display smart glasses showcase advanced Neural Band gesture controls and heads-up navigation, but reviewers highlight significant software limitations. The wearables lock users into Meta's ecosystem, blocking third-party push notifications and calendar integration while offering limited translation options compared to competitors.

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Demis Hassabis warns AI bubble concerns overblown but flags unsustainable startup funding levels

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis told the Financial Times that while the artificial intelligence industry isn't in a bubble, certain pockets show clear signs of excess. He specifically called out multi-billion-dollar seed rounds for early-stage AI companies without proven products as unsustainable, suggesting market corrections may be ahead.

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AI adoption at work flatlines in Q4 as Gallup survey reveals growing workplace divide

AI adoption in the workplace stalled dramatically in Q4 2025, with usage climbing just 1% to reach 46% of workers, according to a new Gallup survey of over 22,000 U.S. employees. While tech workers lead adoption at 77%, the data reveals a widening gap between leadership and frontline workers, suggesting AI faces a critical use-case problem that could determine its future in American workplaces.

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ChatGPT now sources data from Grokipedia, sparking concerns about AI misinformation spread

OpenAI's latest GPT-5.2 model has been caught citing Grokipedia, Elon Musk's AI-generated encyclopedia, for obscure queries on topics like Iranian politics and Holocaust deniers. The discovery raises alarm about information integrity as AI systems increasingly reference other AI-generated content, creating what experts call a recursive loop that could accelerate the propagation of misinformation and digital folklore across the web.

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24 Jan 2026

AI Jobs Debate Dominates Davos as Business Leaders Clash with Labor Unions Over Impact

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, business leaders including Nvidia's Jensen Huang championed artificial intelligence as a job creator, citing infrastructure and chips industry expansion. But labor unions and skeptics warned of job displacement, with only one in eight CEOs seeing cost reductions. The debate highlights AI's uncertain economic impact.

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Sam Altman plans India visit as OpenAI targets enterprise growth at AI Impact Summit 2026

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is heading to India in mid-February for his first visit in nearly a year, coinciding with the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The trip signals OpenAI's push to expand enterprise relationships and engage with India's booming AI market, where ChatGPT ranks as the top app by downloads and second-largest by users globally.

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White House accused of AI image manipulation after activist releases contradicting arrest video

Minnesota civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong released video of her arrest after the White House posted manipulated images on social media. The original footage shows no crying, contradicting AI-altered photos shared by officials. The incident raises concerns about government use of artificial intelligence to shape public narratives around political dissent.

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23 Jan 2026

Meta pauses teen access to AI characters globally as lawsuits and regulatory pressure mount

Meta announced a global suspension of teen access to AI characters across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp as it develops an updated version with enhanced parental controls. The move comes just days before the company faces trials over child safety concerns and follows similar restrictions by Character.AI and OpenAI amid growing scrutiny over the potential harm of AI chatbots on minors.

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AI Agents Face Mathematical Limits That Could Block Full Autonomy, Researchers Prove

A recently surfaced research paper claims to mathematically prove that AI agents and large language models cannot reliably handle tasks beyond a certain complexity threshold. The study by former SAP CTO Vishal Sikka and his son challenges the AI industry's vision of fully autonomous systems, suggesting fundamental limitations are built into transformer-based architectures.

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China deepens review of Meta's $2 billion Manus acquisition over tech export concerns

Beijing has expanded its investigation into Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus, examining potential violations of tech export controls, cross-border currency flows, and tax accounting rules. The probe highlights concerns about foreign control of AI technology and spotlights the practice of 'Singapore-washing' by Chinese companies relocating to avoid regulatory oversight.

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Galaxy S26 series poised to gain Google's Scam Detection, breaking Pixel exclusivity

Google's AI-powered Scam Detection feature, previously exclusive to Pixel phones, appears headed to Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 series. Code discovered in the Phone by Google app reveals references to Galaxy S26 model numbers alongside Pixel devices, suggesting Samsung may adopt Google's dialer app to enable real-time scam alerts for phone calls and text messages.

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IMF chief warns AI tsunami will eliminate entry-level jobs and squeeze 60% of workforce

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned at Davos that AI will affect 60% of jobs in advanced economies, with young workers facing the harshest impact as entry-level roles disappear. While some positions will see productivity boosts and higher wages, the middle class risks being squeezed as the technology transforms the labor market faster than regulators can respond.

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Google Discover AI headlines become permanent feature despite accuracy concerns from publishers

Google has confirmed that AI-generated headlines in Google Discover are now a permanent feature, claiming they improve user satisfaction. But publishers like The Verge and PCMag report the AI-rewritten headlines often contain misleading or false information, replacing carefully crafted titles with inaccurate summaries that can spread misinformation.

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Google Invests in Sakana AI to Boost Gemini's Presence in Japan's Enterprise Market

Google has invested in Japanese AI startup Sakana AI to strengthen Gemini chatbot's position in Japan, where it trails OpenAI's ChatGPT. The partnership allows Sakana AI to leverage Google's language models while helping Gemini penetrate Japan's corporate landscape. Founded in 2023 and valued at $2.6 billion, Sakana AI has already secured contracts with major Japanese banks and is expanding into government and defense sectors.

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