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21 Jan 2026

Chainlit AI framework vulnerabilities expose enterprise clouds to data theft and takeover

Two critical security flaws in Chainlit, an open-source AI framework downloaded 700,000 times monthly, allow attackers to read arbitrary files and launch server-side request forgery attacks. The vulnerabilities, dubbed ChainLeak, put enterprise cloud environments at risk of data theft and full system compromise across financial services, energy, and academic sectors.

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Cloover Secures $1.2 Billion to Build AI Platform Accelerating Europe's Energy Transition

Berlin-based climate fintech Cloover has secured over $1.2 billion in total capital commitments, combining $22 million in Series A equity and a massive debt facility to scale its AI-powered platform across Europe. The energy tech startup aims to streamline operations for installers while providing accessible financing for homeowners seeking decentralized energy technologies like solar panels and heat pumps.

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Google Gemini launches free SAT practice exams with AI-powered tutoring and instant feedback

Google has transformed Gemini into a free SAT prep tool, offering full-length practice exams with instant scoring and personalized feedback. Partnering with The Princeton Review, the AI chatbot aims to make standardized test preparation accessible to all students while disrupting a multi-billion dollar tutoring industry that has long relied on expensive courses and one-on-one coaching.

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China Approves First Batch of Nvidia H200 AI Chips During Jensen Huang's Strategic Visit

China has approved the import of several hundred thousand Nvidia H200 AI chips during CEO Jensen Huang's visit this week, marking a significant shift in the country's stance. The approval, granted primarily to three major Chinese internet companies, signals Beijing's effort to balance domestic chip development with the urgent needs of its tech giants like Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance for advanced AI hardware.

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Gates Foundation and OpenAI launch $50 million initiative to integrate AI into 1,000 African clinics

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI announced Horizon1000, a $50 million partnership to deploy AI-powered technology in clinics across Rwanda and other African nations by 2028. The initiative aims to address severe healthcare worker shortages in Sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly 6 million health professionals are needed, by supporting clinical record-keeping and decision-making without replacing medical staff.

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OpenAI pledges Stargate AI data centers will fund own energy and not spike local utility bills

OpenAI announced that its Stargate AI data centers will pay for their own energy infrastructure and minimize water use, addressing growing community opposition. The $500 billion initiative includes site-specific community plans to ensure operations don't increase local electricity prices. The move follows similar pledges from Microsoft and pressure from President Trump for tech companies to cover their own power costs.

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Sam Altman fires back at Elon Musk over ChatGPT safety, citing Tesla Autopilot deaths

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman clashed with Elon Musk after the Tesla chief warned against using ChatGPT, citing alleged deaths linked to the AI chatbot. Altman accused Musk of hypocrisy, pointing to more than 50 deaths tied to Tesla Autopilot crashes. The exchange highlights the complex challenge of balancing AI safety and usefulness as OpenAI faces multiple wrongful death lawsuits.

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AM Group signs $25 billion deal with UP to build India's largest AI compute hub in Greater Noida

AM Group announced a massive $25 billion AI compute hub project in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The 1 GW facility will handle global AI workloads using carbon-free energy, with initial capacity launching in 2028 and full operations by 2030. The project promises thousands of high-skilled jobs and positions India as a major player in AI infrastructure.

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Bengaluru's Bolna Raises $6.3M to Scale Voice AI for Vernacular Calls Across India

Bengaluru-based voice AI startup Bolna has secured $6.3 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst, with participation from Y Combinator and Blume Ventures. The company scaled from 1,500 to over 200,000 daily calls since May 2025, serving 1,050+ paying customers across e-commerce, BFSI, and logistics sectors with multilingual voice AI solutions.

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Sensesemi raises ₹25 crore seed funding to build edge AI chips for IoT and medical devices

Bengaluru-based fabless semiconductor startup Sensesemi has secured ₹25 crore in seed funding led by Piper Serica to develop edge AI chips that integrate AI inferencing, wireless connectivity, and analog signal processing on a single chip. The startup targets industrial IoT, automotive systems, and medical devices with its ultra-low power consumption architecture.

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Nvidia invests $150 million in Baseten as AI industry shifts from training to inference

Nvidia has invested $150 million in AI inference startup Baseten, which raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation—more than double its previous worth. The deal signals a strategic pivot as the AI industry shifts focus from model training to large-scale deployment, with Baseten helping companies like Cursor and Notion run AI models efficiently in production.

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Palantir CEO Alex Karp says AI will eliminate need for immigration, destroy humanities jobs

Alex Karp made bold claims at Davos that AI will displace enough jobs to make large-scale immigration obsolete, while vocational training becomes essential. The Palantir CEO's controversial statements come as his company's value soars past $400 billion, even as skeptics question whether AI investments are delivering actual returns.

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Former Amazon exec builds custom CRM in one day, sparking debate over AI coding tools

Dave Clark, former Amazon Worldwide Consumer CEO, built a custom CRM tool in just one day using vibe coding tools like Claude Code. His LinkedIn post sparked debate about whether AI-powered development tools pose a challenge to the traditional SaaS industry or are better suited for prototyping and internal automation.

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20 Jan 2026

ChatGPT deploys AI age prediction to identify minors and restrict sensitive content

OpenAI has activated an age prediction system across ChatGPT that uses behavioral signals to identify users under 18 and automatically apply content filters. The move follows lawsuits linking teen suicides to the chatbot and mounting pressure over user safety for minors. Adults incorrectly identified as underage can verify age with selfie through partner Persona.

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AI experts clash at Davos over when AGI will arrive and reshape the global economy

Leading AI figures at the World Economic Forum in Davos presented sharply divergent views on artificial general intelligence. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei maintains AGI could arrive within years, potentially displacing 50% of white-collar jobs within five years. Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis estimates a 50% chance by 2030, while Yann LeCun argues current large language models will never achieve human-level intelligence without fundamental breakthroughs.

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