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21 Jan 2026

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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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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VoidLink malware shows AI can build sophisticated cyber threats in days, not months

Check Point Research uncovered VoidLink, the first documented advanced malware framework predominantly created by artificial intelligence. A single developer used AI agents to build this cloud-targeting Linux malware in less than a week, producing 88,000 lines of code that would typically require multiple teams and months of work. The discovery marks a shift in how sophisticated cyber threats can be developed.

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X open sources Grok-powered algorithm as regulatory pressure mounts globally

Elon Musk's X released the code behind its new AI-driven recommendation algorithm on GitHub, revealing a Grok-based transformer architecture that decides what users see. The move toward transparency arrives amid a €120 million EU fine for deceptive practices and service bans in Indonesia and Malaysia over deepfake content generated by Grok.

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ChatGPT Health promises personalized medical insights, but experts warn of serious risks

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, allowing users to connect medical records and fitness apps for AI-driven health advice. But independent testing reveals troubling inaccuracies—one journalist received an F grade for heart health that doctors called baseless. With 230 million people already seeking health guidance from ChatGPT weekly, experts question whether the benefits outweigh the risks of misinformation and data privacy concerns.

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Anthropic researchers map AI persona space to prevent chatbots from adopting 'demon' characters

Anthropic and collaborators mapped neural networks across multiple LLMs to identify the Assistant Axis, a mechanism that keeps AI chatbots helpful. Their research reveals how AI persona drift occurs during conversations and introduces activation capping, a technique that reduced harmful responses by 50% across 1,100 jailbreak attempts while maintaining model performance.

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ServiceNow and OpenAI forge three-year deal to embed AI agents across enterprise workflows

ServiceNow has signed a three-year partnership with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI models like GPT-5.2 into its enterprise platform, bringing AI agents to more than 80 billion workflows annually. The deal includes a revenue commitment tied to customer adoption and positions both companies at the center of the shift from AI experimentation to scaled deployment across core business operations.

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Adobe Premiere Pro gets AI tools that track objects 20x faster and streamline editing workflow

Adobe rolled out major updates for Premiere Pro and After Effects, introducing AI-powered video editing tools designed to accelerate post-production workflows. The flagship Object Mask feature uses on-device AI to automatically track moving subjects, while enhanced Shape Mask tools now perform 20 times faster. The updates also integrate Adobe Firefly Boards and provide direct access to AI models from Google, OpenAI, and Runway.

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Anthropic patches critical Git MCP server flaws that enabled remote code execution via AI tools

Anthropic fixed three security vulnerabilities in its official Git MCP server that researchers say could be chained with other tools to execute malicious code or overwrite files through prompt injection. The flaws, discovered by Cyata, were patched in December 2025 after responsible disclosure in June, with no evidence of active exploitation in the wild.

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Suicide Pod Creator Philip Nitschke Adds AI Mental Fitness Test to Controversial Device

Philip Nitschke, inventor of the Sarco suicide pod, has introduced an AI-powered mental fitness test to determine if users have the mental capacity to end their lives. The controversial assisted-suicide device now requires users to pass an AI assessment administered by an avatar before activation. A new 'Double Dutch' version designed for couples is also in development.

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Google Gemini exploited to leak private Calendar data through malicious invites

Security researchers at Miggo Security discovered how to trick Google Gemini into leaking sensitive Calendar information using only a calendar invite and natural language instructions. The attack exploited Gemini's deep integration with Google Workspace, bypassing existing defenses to exfiltrate private meeting data without user awareness. Google has since added new mitigations, but the incident highlights ongoing challenges in securing AI assistants against prompt injection attacks.

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Razer opens reservations for Project Ava AI waifu but can't explain what you're buying

Razer is taking $20 reservations for Project Ava, a holographic AI assistant that sits on your desk like an anime character in a jar. The company promises it will become a real product in late 2026, but CEO Min-Liang Tan admits they haven't finalized specs, character models, or even which AI model will power it. The desktop AI gadget uses Grok AI and aims to serve as both a gaming coach and daily assistant.

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Samsung accidentally reveals AI-powered Bixby overhaul, then deletes the entire announcement

Samsung unveiled a major Bixby reboot powered by Perplexity AI but mysteriously pulled the announcement hours later. The update promises natural language understanding and real-time web search capabilities, set to debut with One UI 8.5 and the Galaxy S26 series. The leaked details reveal Samsung's strategy to revive its struggling voice assistant.

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