Latest AI News: January 8, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Meta Unveils Fifth Bold AI Acquisition of 2025: Manus Joins the Arsenal!

December 31, 2025

Meta has made yet another significant move in the AI sector with its acquisition of Manus, an AI age...

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Meta's Landmark Acquisition: Manus Takes AI Agents to New Heights!

December 30, 2025

In an audacious play to revolutionize AI agents, Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based AI star...

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Italy Clashes with Meta: WhatsApp's AI Monopoly Under Fire!

December 27, 2025

Italy's antitrust authority has ordered Meta to halt its WhatsApp policy banning third-party AI chat...

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Italy's Stand Against Meta: WhatsApp AI Ban Suspension Sparks Global Interest

December 27, 2025

Italy's bold move to halt Meta's ban on rival AI chatbots using WhatsApp's business tools has stirre...

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TikTok Dominates as Most Downloaded App: A Global Phenomenon

December 10, 2025

TikTok continues its reign as the world's most downloaded app, thanks to its engaging short-video co...

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WhatsApp Woes: School Criticism Leads to Wrongful Arrest of Parents

November 23, 2025

Two parents in Borehamwood, UK faced an unexpected legal situation after sharing critical comments a...

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Elon Musk’s X Chat Takes Messaging to the Next Level With Enhanced Privacy

November 17, 2025

Elon Musk’s X Chat has officially debuted, providing users with a privacy-centric, advertisement-fre...

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ChatGPT Bids Farewell to WhatsApp, Transitions to Dedicated Platforms

October 22, 2025

OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will move off WhatsApp, effective January 15, 2026, due to policy ...

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Meta's Surprise Ban: No More General-Purpose AI Chatbots on WhatsApp!

October 19, 2025

Meta announces a game-changing policy by banning general-purpose AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Perple...

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Meta Tightens Control: WhatsApp Bans Third-Party AI Chatbots like ChatGPT, Luzia, and Poke

October 19, 2025

Meta’s strategic move to ban general-purpose AI chatbots from WhatsApp’s Business API sends ripples ...