Alphabet surpassed Apple to become the world’s second-most valuable company on January 8, 2026, due to AI progress.

Microsoft launched AI tools for retail, enabling chat-based shopping and smart storefronts, boosting automation and personalization.

As of Jan. 10, 2026, Indian civil service exam candidates must use AI facial recognition for identity checks to prevent cheating.

Elon Musk called the UK government "fascist" over tensions involving X's Grok AI generating controversial images, amid reports of a potential platform ban.

Ofcom is investigating X’s AI chatbot Grok over data, misinformation, and transparency concerns under UK rules.

Missouri lawmakers push 15 AI bills to boost child safety, privacy, and accountability ahead of 2026 session.

Pilot Energy and SN Energy agree to co-develop a solar-battery project at Three Springs, WA, to power a 50MW data center, with $10.75M in funding and a Feb. deadline for final agreement.

California's AI boom boosts tax revenue, but job losses and unsustainable growth raise bubble concerns.

Rokid AI Glasses, launching Jan. 19, offer lightweight design, AI support, and affordability at $299.

A new AI model, SleepFM, predicts over 130 diseases using sleep data, showing strong accuracy for Parkinson’s, dementia, heart attacks, cancers, and mental health issues.