Latest AI News: January 30, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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A Co-Founder Shifts Gears: Shaun Johnson Departs AIX Ventures Amid AI Investment Waves

January 17, 2026

In a notable turn of events, Shaun Johnson, co-founder of AIX Ventures, has stepped away from the AI...

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AI & Hardtech Fuel Asia's Q4 2025 Startup Funding Resurgence Despite Annual Dip

January 15, 2026

Crunchbase reports a dynamic Q4 2025 for Asia's startup ecosystem, with a surge in funding driven by...

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OpenAI Snags Top Talent from Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab

January 15, 2026

OpenAI hired key staffers from Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab, including co-founders Barret Zop...

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Elon Musk's 'X' Marks the Spot, But a Startup Wants 'Twitter' Back!

December 12, 2025

As Elon Musk rebrands Twitter to X, a daring startup eyes the chance to swoop in and snag the abando...

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Tenstorrent Shifts Gears: AI Chip Startup Cuts 7.5% Workforce to Focus on Developers

December 10, 2025

Tenstorrent, the innovative AI chip startup, is making a strategic pivot by cutting 7.5% of its staf...

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Cursor’s Rapid Rise: Defying OpenAI and Anthropic in the AI Arena

December 10, 2025

Cursor, an AI startup now valued at $29.3 billion, proudly stands its ground against industry behemo...

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Jeff Bezos Jumps Into the AI Race with Project Prometheus

November 18, 2025

Jeff Bezos makes a comeback with a massive new AI startup, Project Prometheus. With $6.2 billion in ...

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Tech Titans Clash as Jeff Bezos Joins the AI Frenzy with a $6.2 Billion Bet

November 18, 2025

In a bold move, Jeff Bezos has dived into the AI battlefield with a massive $6.2 billion backing to ...

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Perplexity Revolutionizes Patent Research with AI-Powered Tool

November 1, 2025

Perplexity's latest innovation in the patent research realm introduces a groundbreaking AI-powered t...

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Perplexity AI Boosts Its Valuation to $20 Billion with Fresh $200 Million Funding

September 11, 2025

Perplexity AI has raised $200 million, skyrocketing its valuation to $20 billion. This strategic fun...