Latest AI News: January 24, 2026

Stay informed with our daily curated artificial intelligence news and insights. We bring you the most important updates in AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.

Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol, Revolutionizing AI-Driven Shopping

January 12, 2026

Google has launched the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to enhance agen...

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Google's Universal Commerce Protocol Revolutionizes Online Shopping

January 12, 2026

Google has unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a groundbreaking open-source standard tha...

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Flipkart Shuts Down Israeli R&D Center Amid Global Cost-Cutting Scramble

December 30, 2025

In a decisive turn of events, Flipkart, Walmart's e-commerce titan, announced the closure of its Isr...

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AI Shopping Tools Gaining Traction, Yet Facing Retailer Resistance

December 29, 2025

AI shopping tools are on the rise, projected to drive significant growth in ecommerce sales by 2026,...

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AI Takes the Reins in 2025: How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Holiday Shopping

December 2, 2025

From AI-powered shopping assistants at major retailers to the integration with mobile shopping and B...

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AI Takes Its Toll: Mass Layoffs Hit Amazon and Walmart Amid Tech Transformation

November 1, 2025

In a sweeping move towards AI integration, corporations like Amazon and Walmart are laying off thous...

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Amazon Ups the Ante for Cyber Monday 2025 with Advanced AI Shopping Tools

November 1, 2025

Amazon is gearing up for a fiercely competitive holiday season by unleashing its latest AI-powered s...

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Target's Surprising Move: 1,800 Corporate Layoffs - Here's Why It Matters!

October 25, 2025

Target slashes 1,800 corporate roles as part of a major restructuring effort to shake off bureaucrac...

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Target Makes a Bold Move: Restructuring Under New CEO with 1,800 Job Cuts

October 24, 2025

In a significant restructuring effort, Target is laying off 1,800 roles at its global headquarters a...

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Walmart Joins the AI Shopping Revolution with OpenAI Partnership

October 19, 2025

In a groundbreaking partnership, Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to bring shopping directly into t...