Latest AI News: January 12, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Meta and Google's AI Talent Grab: A Strategic Play or a Sign of Desperation?

January 16, 2026

Meta and Google are ramping up their AI capabilities by recruiting top researchers from AI giants li...

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OpenAI Invests Big in Healthcare AI with Torch Acquisition

January 13, 2026

OpenAI is making waves in the healthcare sector with its acquisition of Torch, a small but mighty st...

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OpenAI Posts $555,000 Salary for New 'Head of Preparedness' Role Amid AI Safety Challenges

December 29, 2025

OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness with a base salary of $555,000 plus equity, as CEO Sam Altma...

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AI Giants Scramble for Exclusive Biotech and Finance Data as Resources Run Dry

December 21, 2025

As the era of free data dwindles, major AI players like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind are r...

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OpenAI's Unstoppable Rise: How It's Leaving Rivals in the Dust

December 18, 2025

OpenAI is pulling ahead in the AI race with a staggering $64 billion in funding, leaving competitors...

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AI Giants Just Passed... Barely! No AI Maker Scores Above a 'C' in Humanity Protection Report

December 7, 2025

In an eye-opening evaluation, a new report card grades major AI creators like OpenAI and Google Deep...

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Anthropic Eyes Monumental 2026 IPO: AI World Awaits

December 4, 2025

AI startup Anthropic is reportedly gearing up for a massive initial public offering in 2026, potenti...

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DeepSeek-Math-V2: Open-Source AI Achieves Gold-Level Performance at International Math Olympiad!

December 1, 2025

Discover how DeepSeek's latest open-source AI model, DeepSeek-Math-V2, has achieved gold-medal-level...

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Elon Musk's xAI Powers Up with December Funding Boost

November 26, 2025

Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, is gearing up for a major funding boost this December. With a rumored $...

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Google Unveils WeatherNext 2: AI-Driven Forecast Revolution

November 18, 2025

Google's latest advancement, WeatherNext 2, introduces groundbreaking AI technology for weather fore...