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Apple Supplier Pegatron Brings AI Servers to Texas With First U.S. Factory

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Pegatron, a supplier to Apple, is building its first U.S. factory in Texas to produce AI server products, including those using Nvidia chips.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Startups & Investment

OpenAI Faces Pressure as Investors Demand AI Returns

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

Analysts warn 2026 could be a pivotal year for OpenAI and other private AI companies as investors focus on profitability amid rising compute costs and IPO speculation.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Research & Innovation

Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft Team Up to Use AI for Early Lung Cancer Detection

By Maria Konash Jan 20, 2026

Bristol Myers Squibb and Microsoft have launched a collaboration to accelerate early detection of lung cancer using AI-powered radiology tools, with a focus on underserved communities.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Regulation & Policy

Musk Seeks Up To $134 Billion in OpenAI, Microsoft Lawsuit

By Maria Konash Jan 19, 2026

Elon Musk is demanding up to $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in a lawsuit alleging the AI company broke its nonprofit promises after accepting major funding.

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OpenAI, Microsoft Face Trial Over Musk Charity Claims

By Maria Konash Jan 16, 2026

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its charitable mission can proceed to trial, rejecting dismissal efforts by OpenAI and Microsoft.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Wikimedia Foundation Expands AI Collaborations With Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Perplexity

By Maria Konash Jan 15, 2026

Wikipedia marked its 25th anniversary by announcing new Wikimedia Enterprise partnerships with major AI and technology companies. The collaborations aim to support responsible use of human-curated knowledge at scale.

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Microsoft Promises Community-First Approach as It Expands AI Data Centers

By Maria Konash Jan 14, 2026

Microsoft outlined a community-first strategy for expanding AI data centers, promising to cover electricity costs and reduce local environmental impact. The move comes amid rising public opposition to large-scale AI infrastructure projects.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News, Regulation & Policy

Brazil Halts WhatsApp AI Chatbot Policy

By Maria Konash Jan 13, 2026

Brazil’s competition authority ordered WhatsApp to suspend its policy banning third-party AI chatbots on its business API. The move follows concerns the policy may favor Meta AI over competitors.

AI & Machine Learning, News

OpenAI Heads to the Super Bowl with a 60-Second Ad Spot

By Maria Konash Jan 13, 2026

OpenAI is expected to air a 60-second commercial during NBC’s Super Bowl LX broadcast, marking another high-profile push into mainstream advertising. AI companies have significantly increased TV and digital marketing spending in 2025.

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Alphabet’s Market Cap Tops $4 Trillion Thanks to AI Investments

By Maria Konash Jan 12, 2026

Alphabet reached a $4 trillion market valuation after a 65% stock gain in 2025, fueled by AI investments including Gemini 3 and custom AI chips for enterprise and consumer products.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Breaking: Apple Picks Google Gemini to Power AI Features and Future Siri Upgrades

By Maria Konash Jan 12, 2026

Apple will rely on Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure to power future artificial intelligence features, including Siri. The multi-year partnership supports Apple’s next generation of foundation models.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Copilot Gets a PayPal Checkout Button

By Maria Konash Jan 8, 2026

PayPal and Microsoft are integrating checkout and payments directly into Copilot, allowing users to discover products and complete purchases without leaving the AI interface. The rollout begins on Copilot.com and expands PayPal’s agentic commerce strategy.