Latest AI News: January 9, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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It's Not AI: The Real Faces Behind Deepfake Porn

January 13, 2026

A new Yahoo News article reveals that the majority of deepfake pornography is not driven by sophisti...

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HCLTech Takes a Strategic Turn: Revenue Up, Freshers Down by 45%!

January 13, 2026

HCL Technologies reports a 261 personnel drop, a sharper-than-expected fresher hiring slash of 45%, ...

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Geoffrey Hinton Warns of AI-Induced Unemployment and Inequality Surge

January 13, 2026

In a thought-provoking interview, Geoffrey Hinton, often dubbed the "godfather of AI," predicts a lo...

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Meta's Bold Shift: Bye-Bye Metaverse, Hello AI-Mazing Future!

January 13, 2026

Meta is redirecting its efforts, laying off roughly 1,500 from its Reality Labs to push AI developme...

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Meta's Reality Labs Leans Towards AI: 10% Workforce Cut Ahead

January 13, 2026

In a monumental shift, Meta is gearing up to lay off around 10% of its Reality Labs workforce, refle...

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Oxford Economics Debunks AI Layoff Myths in Explosive 2026 Report

January 13, 2026

In a startling revelation, a 2026 report by Oxford Economics busts the myth that AI is the main reas...

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AI Isn't Stealing Jobs Yet, Says Oxford Economics Report

January 13, 2026

A recent report from Oxford Economics argues that the fear of AI-driven job losses is overstated. Th...

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AI & Automation Predicted to Snag 6% of US Jobs by 2030, Reveals Forrester Report

January 13, 2026

Forrester's latest blog post predicts a 6.1% reduction in US jobs due to AI and automation by 2030, ...

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Angi's Big AI Move: Layoffs Rock Home Services Industry

January 13, 2026

Angi Inc. has shocked the tech and service industry by laying off roughly 350 employees in an unexpe...

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Meta Restructures Reality Labs: Major Layoffs as Focus Shifts to AI and Wearables

January 13, 2026

Meta is laying off over 1,000 employees in its Reality Labs division as it pivots from VR and metave...