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08 Jan 2026

Infosys AI scales to 4,600 projects as Cognition partnership brings Devin to enterprises

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh revealed the company is running 4,600 active AI projects and has deployed over 500 AI agents across 90% of its top 200 clients. The strategic AI partnership with Cognition integrates Devin AI software engineer into Infosys Topaz Fabric, aiming to accelerate software development and modernization for global enterprises while unlocking six new AI-led value pools.

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Ford AI assistant launches in 2026 with vehicle-specific intelligence, Level 3 driving by 2028

Ford announced its AI assistant will debut in mobile apps early 2026, with in-car integration starting 2027. The assistant uses vehicle-specific data to answer questions generic AI can't, like calculating cargo capacity from photos. Ford also plans Level 3 autonomous driving by 2028, developed in-house at 30 percent lower cost than current systems.

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Ford targets 2028 for eyes-off driving debut on $30,000 electric vehicle platform

Ford announced at CES 2026 that it will introduce Level 3 driver-assistance system technology by 2028, allowing drivers to take their eyes off the road on highways. The eyes-off driving capability will debut on the company's new Universal EV Platform, starting with an affordable $30,000 electric pickup truck. Ford aims to make advanced autonomous driving accessible beyond premium vehicles through in-house development.

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Samsung profit triples to record $13.8B as AI demand sends memory prices soaring 313%

Samsung Electronics forecasts record quarterly profits of $13.8 billion in Q4, triple the previous year's results, driven by explosive demand for AI servers. Memory prices have surged dramatically, with DRAM contract prices up 313% year-over-year and another 60% increase expected in Q1 2026. The memory chip shortage shows no signs of relief until at least 2027.

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Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI will proceed to a jury trial after judge finds sufficient evidence

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will face a jury trial in March, citing evidence that OpenAI's leaders made assurances about maintaining its nonprofit structure. Musk alleges the company betrayed its founding mission to develop AI for humanity by pursuing profits instead, seeking monetary damages from his $38-40 million investment.

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Applied Digital beats revenue estimates as AI data center demand surges, shares jump 7%

Applied Digital reported second-quarter revenue of $126.6 million, far exceeding Wall Street estimates of $88 million, driven by surging demand for AI data centers. The company secured billions in long-term leases with hyperscalers, including a $5 billion agreement for 200 MW at its North Dakota campus. Shares rose 7% in extended trading as the company positions itself to become a data center real estate investment trust.

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Arm launches Physical AI division to expand presence in robotics and automotive markets

Chip design company Arm Holdings reorganized its business at CES 2026 to create a new Physical AI division focused on robotics and automotive technology. The UK-based firm now operates three core units, combining automotive and robotics under one umbrella due to shared requirements for power efficiency, safety and reliability.

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Samsung shelves Ballie home robot after six years of promises and CES demonstrations

Samsung has indefinitely shelved its Ballie home robot, turning it into an internal innovation platform rather than releasing it as a consumer product. First unveiled at CES 2020 and promised for summer 2025 release, the spherical AI companion robot with Google Gemini integration now joins Samsung's Galaxy Home smart speaker as vaporware, highlighting the persistent challenges facing consumer robotics.

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Utah launches first-in-the-nation AI prescription pilot that refills meds without doctors

Utah has become the first state to allow an AI chatbot to autonomously refill prescriptions for chronic conditions without direct physician oversight. The pilot program through Doctronic covers 190 common medications for a $4 fee, but critics warn the approach poses serious risks to patient safety despite proponents claiming it will enhance healthcare access.

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07 Jan 2026

Google and Character.AI settle first major lawsuits over teen suicide linked to AI chatbots

In a legal first, Google and Character.AI have agreed to settle multiple lawsuits from families whose teenagers died by suicide or harmed themselves after interacting with AI chatbot companions. The most prominent case involves 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III, who killed himself after sexualized conversations with a chatbot. These settlements mark a critical moment for the AI industry as OpenAI and Meta face similar legal challenges.

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National Weather Service AI hallucinations invent fake Idaho towns on weather maps

The National Weather Service posted AI-generated weather maps featuring entirely fictional towns like "Whata Bod" and "Orangeotild" in Idaho. The embarrassing blunder highlights how generative AI limitations and NWS staffing shortages are combining to create public-facing errors that could damage trust in government agencies at a critical time for weather forecasting.

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Anthropic seeks $10 billion funding at $350 billion valuation, nearly doubling in four months

The Claude chatbot maker is in talks to raise $10 billion led by Coatue Management and Singapore's GIC, nearly doubling its valuation from $183 billion just four months ago. The move comes as Anthropic prepares for a potential IPO while competing with OpenAI, which recently held talks at a $750 billion valuation.

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Dell admits consumers don't care about AI PCs as Microsoft's Copilot strategy falters

Dell executives revealed at CES 2026 that consumer interest in AI PCs has fallen short of expectations, with buyers finding AI features more confusing than helpful. The admission marks a significant shift in marketing strategy from last year's AI-first approach and raises questions about Microsoft's Copilot vision as the company scrambles to salvage its AI PC initiative.

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Intel spinout Articul8 raises over half of $70M funding round at $500M valuation for enterprise AI

Articul8, an enterprise AI company spun out of Intel in 2024, has secured more than half of a planned $70 million Series B funding round at a $500 million valuation. The company has surpassed $90 million in total contract value from 29 paying customers and expects to finish the year with $57 million in annual recurring revenue, reflecting strong demand for specialized AI systems in regulated industries.

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Agentic AI shift in 2026 moves enterprises from chatbots to autonomous action and execution

The AI shift in 2026 marks a transition from conversational tools to agentic AI systems capable of autonomous decision-making and executing complex workflows. Industry experts predict frontline employees will become architects of innovation as businesses move from human-in-the-loop to human-above-the-loop models, fundamentally changing how organizations measure AI ROI.

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