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30 Jan 2026

AI Trust Paradox Exposed: 76% of Firms Can't Govern What Employees Already Use

A new Informatica survey of 600 global executives reveals a dangerous disconnect in enterprise AI adoption. While 69% have deployed generative AI and 47% run agentic AI systems, 76% admit their governance frameworks can't keep pace with employee usage. The so-called AI trust paradox shows employees trust AI tools despite lacking the literacy to use them responsibly.

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KLA Corp beats Q2 estimates as AI semiconductors drive chipmaking tool demand to new highs

KLA Corp reported second-quarter revenue of $3.3 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations as AI infrastructure demand accelerates investment in advanced logic chips and high-bandwidth memory. The semiconductor equipment maker saw net profit climb 39% to $1.15 billion, though supply constraints and rising DRAM costs present near-term challenges. Despite strong results, shares fell 7% as investors questioned whether growth momentum can sustain amid U.S. export restrictions on China.

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AI creativity matches average humans but top creators still outperform machines, new studies show

Two major studies reveal a nuanced picture of AI creativity versus human creativity. While generative AI scored better than average participants in a 100,000-person creativity experiment, the top 10% of humans far exceeded AI performance. Separately, CMU research found AI-generated music was judged less creative than human compositions, highlighting the complex relationship between AI and humans in creative fields.

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Kioxia names new CEO to capture AI storage growth while rivals chase high-bandwidth memory

Japanese flash memory maker Kioxia is promoting Hiroo Oota to CEO as it positions itself to capitalize on surging demand for NAND storage in AI data centers. While competitors Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron focus on high-bandwidth memory, Kioxia sees opportunity in high-density storage solutions. The company's shares have jumped more than 13 times since its late 2024 IPO, reflecting investor confidence in its strategic positioning.

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Google's NotebookLM brings Video Overviews to mobile, turning documents into AI videos

Google has expanded NotebookLM's Video Overviews feature to Android and iOS, allowing users to transform documents into AI-generated videos directly from their phones. The update includes customizable infographics with orientation options and source selection, plus playback controls for previously generated content. New slide deck customization tools are also in development.

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SanDisk forecasts massive profit surge as AI storage demand drives flash storage boom

SanDisk predicted fiscal third-quarter revenue of $4.6 billion and adjusted profit of $14 per share, dramatically exceeding Wall Street estimates of $2.77 billion and $4.37 respectively. The data storage firm extended its supply agreement with Kioxia Corp through 2034 as AI fuels storage demand across data centers, with shares surging 19% in premarket trading.

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Taiwan's economy grows 8.6% in 2025, fastest rate in 15 years, turbocharged by AI boom

Taiwan's economy expanded 8.6% in 2025, marking its fastest economic growth in 15 years as the global artificial intelligence boom powered record tech exports. The island's Q4 GDP surged 12.68%, far exceeding forecasts, driven by robust global demand for AI chips and semiconductors from companies like Nvidia and Apple.

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India Launches IAIRO to Drive Sovereign AI Execution and Build Strategic Autonomy

India has formally launched the Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO), marking a decisive shift from AI strategy formulation to sovereign execution. Founded by Dr. Amit Sheth, IAIRO aims to develop sovereign intellectual property, build AI talent, and translate research into real-world deployments addressing India's core challenges at population scale.

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Apple and Google's Siri Gemini partnership sparks debate over where AI assistant will actually run

Apple and Google announced a multiyear partnership to power Siri with Gemini AI technology, but conflicting statements from CEOs Tim Cook and Sundar Pichai have created confusion about where the assistant will run and what it means for user privacy. With 2.5 billion active Apple devices at stake, analysts are demanding clarity on server infrastructure, data access, and the technical details both companies have been reluctant to share.

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Sam Altman predicts AI will cause massive deflation, making goods and services radically cheaper

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims AI will introduce strong deflationary forces that could make daily expenses cheaper and increase the real value of money. Speaking at a company town hall, he argued that enhanced individual productivity through AI could invert historical economic trends—even as OpenAI burns billions quarterly and slows hiring.

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Google AI's Project Genie generates Nintendo game clones, raising copyright concerns

Google has rolled out Project Genie, an AI tool that lets users create playable worlds from text prompts. Early adopters immediately generated knockoffs of Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, complete with working mechanics. The tool has already blocked some Nintendo content after concerns about intellectual property violations, echoing OpenAI's Sora controversy.

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Gemini on Android Auto hits looping bug, making voice assistant repeatedly cut itself off

A frustrating glitch is affecting Gemini Live on Android Auto, causing the AI assistant to enter a continuous loop where it talks, pauses mid-sentence, and responds to itself. Multiple users report the voice assistant bug across different car setups, with Bluetooth latency suspected as a possible culprit. Google has been contacted for comment on the issue.

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Scientists achieve 36x bio-jet fuel yields using AI, lab automation, and microbial biosensors

Researchers at Berkeley Lab's Joint BioEnergy Institute combined artificial intelligence with lab automation to accelerate synthetic jet fuel production, achieving up to 36 times more isoprenol—a key precursor to next-generation aviation fuel. The breakthrough uses robotics, machine learning, and biosensors to engineer biofuel-producing microbes in weeks rather than years.

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AI Toy Security Flaw Exposed Over 50,000 Kids' Chat Logs to Anyone With a Gmail Account

Security researchers discovered that Bondu, an AI-powered stuffed toy company, left more than 50,000 children's chat transcripts completely unprotected on its web portal. Anyone with a Gmail account could access kids' names, birthdates, family details, and intimate conversations. The company fixed the issue within hours, but the incident raises serious questions about privacy risks with AI toys and the sensitive personal information they collect from children.

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Federal agents deploy facial recognition tech in immigration crackdown, sparking privacy concerns

Immigration enforcement takes a digital turn as federal agents use Mobile Fortify app to scan faces on the street without consent. The Department of Homeland Security's expanding surveillance apparatus has scanned over 100,000 people since last year, raising alarm among civil liberties experts who warn that citizens and noncitizens alike are being swept into vast databases with little oversight.

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