Latest AI News: January 21, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Oracle Trims Down in the Bay: Over 250 Jobs Cut in Latest Layoff Wave

January 20, 2026

Oracle has announced another round of layoffs impacting 254 positions across its San Francisco Bay A...

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AI Leasing Boom Recharges US Office Market in 2025!

December 31, 2025

The AI leasing boom is breathing new life into the U.S. office market in 2025, countering post-COVID...

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Seattle's Reign as Tech Kingpin Cools: No Longer Top Dog for Tech Talent

December 30, 2025

Seattle's share of tech workers has dipped, with San Francisco and New York taking the lead. As the ...

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Waymo vs. the Blackout: A Test Drive in the Dark

December 28, 2025

A recent Waymo service disruption during a PG&E power outage in San Francisco raises questions about...

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OpenAI Offers Whopping $555K Package for 'Head of Preparedness' Role to Strengthen AI Safety!

December 28, 2025

OpenAI is making headlines by offering a $555,000 pay package plus equity for their newly minted 'He...

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OpenAI Seeks Cybersecurity Savior!

December 28, 2025

OpenAI is on the hunt for a Head of Preparedness to lead efforts in protecting against AI-related cy...

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Jackie Fielder vs. SF Tech: Mission's PDR Resolution Sparks a Showdown

December 20, 2025

The latest drama in San Francisco's Mission District pits Supervisor Jackie Fielder against tech inv...

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San Francisco's AI Wealth Gap: Tech Billionaires Soar as Poverty Deepens

November 19, 2025

In San Francisco, the rapid growth of AI technology is widening the gap between the city's tech bill...

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Tesla Robotaxi Caught Snoozing: Video Sparks Global Concern

November 19, 2025

A viral video has exposed a Tesla robotaxi safety driver nodding off while on duty in San Francisco,...

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Perplexity Emerges as Top Contender in AI Startups Likely to Fail Poll at SF Summit

November 17, 2025

At a recent AI summit in San Francisco, Perplexity, an AI search startup, was voted as the company m...