OpenAI launches Responses API to streamline AI agent development
The launch follows increased activity from Chinese AI startups introducing new models
Trump administration launches app for self-deportation option
The app offers individuals the option to signal their "intent to depart," providing an opportunity to leave U.S. and possibly return legally in the future
Trump confirms talks with four groups on TikTok’s future
Upon taking office on January 20, Trump signs an executive order to delay the ban on TikTok by 75 days
Apple delays AI upgrades to Siri, new features now expected by 2026
These improvements focus on enhancing Siri's ability to interact with apps and complete tasks using data stored on Apple devices
xAI buys 1-million-square-foot Memphis property for supercomputer expansion
xAI’s new facility includes an $80 million water recycling plant and the largest deployment of Tesla Megapacks for data centers
EU defends Digital Markets Act as non-targeted at U.S. tech firms
DMA applies to any company meeting the criteria of a "gatekeeper" in the European Union, regardless of its country of origin, says EU officials
Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat urge Australia to reconsider YouTube’s social media exemption
The exemption allows YouTube to remain accessible to children through family accounts with parental supervision rights
U.S. court denies Musk’s request to halt OpenAI’s transition to for-profit model
OpenAI welcomes the court's decision, which allows it to continue its shift toward profitability
Trump proposes halting $52.7 billion semiconductor subsidies
Trump suggests that eliminating the law would be a better use of the funds to reduce the national debt
General Motors hires first Chief AI Officer to enhance vehicle technology
Barak Turovsky will join GM's software and services engineering team, reporting to Dave Richardson, SVP of the department
DeepSeek’s chatbot embraced in China, despite global privacy concerns
The emergence of companies like DeepSeek demonstrates innovation and inclusiveness in China's technological development, says Chinese official
TSMC plans five new semiconductor plants in the U.S
This announcement follows TSMC’s plan from April last year to increase its U.S. investment from $25 billion to $65 billion
Amazon’s $17 billion Spain project integrates AI for disaster prevention
The move follows severe floods that hit Valencia four months ago, underscoring the region’s vulnerability
Amazon Web Services to invest $8.2 billion in India’s Maharashtra
India’s cloud services market, valued at $8.3 billion in 2023, is projected to grow to $24.2 billion by 2028
China’s Zhipu AI raises over 1 billion yuan as AI competition heats up
The investment comes as DeepSeek gains traction with open-source AI models challenging Western rivals at lower costs