Nvidia’s $2B CoreWeave Bet
According to Reuters, “Nvidia invests $2 billion in CoreWeave to boost data center build-out”, Nvidia bought Class A shares at $87.20 to speed a 5 GW AI data‑center buildout, highlighting the strategic race for AI INFRASTRUCTURE. [Reuters](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-invests-2-billion-coreweave-130850099.html). ([finance.yahoo.com](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nvidia-invests-2-billion-coreweave-130850099.html?utm_source=openai))
EU Probes X’s Grok Over Deepfakes
According to AP, “European Union opens investigation into Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes”, Brussels opened a DSA probe after reports Grok generated millions of sexualized images and possible child exploitation, raising urgent SAFETY concerns. [AP](https://apnews.com/article/c1a3039e5aaeb4dd517d995b8b301537). ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/c1a3039e5aaeb4dd517d995b8b301537?utm_source=openai))
Windows 11 Patch Chaos
According to The Verge, “Microsoft’s first Windows 11 update of 2026 has been a mess”, January patches triggered shutdown regressions, cloud‑app crashes and some UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME boot failures, forcing emergency fixes and straining IT AVAILABILITY. [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/news/867647/microsoft-windows-11-january-2026-update-bugs-issues). ([theverge.com](https://www.theverge.com/news/867647/microsoft-windows-11-january-2026-update-bugs-issues?utm_source=openai))
Gold’s record lifts markets
According to AP, “US stocks rise as gold hits another record and the dollar’s value sinks again” as the S&P, Dow and Nasdaq rose while gold topped $5,100 amid tariff and political risks that sent investors to safe havens; keyword: gold. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/cfcf7fb103655bb78ead3f0078ac457f)
Powell faces DOJ subpoenas
According to CBS News, “Powell says the Federal Reserve was served DOJ subpoenas over building renovations” after the Fed chair said grand‑jury subpoenas threatened an indictment tied to his Senate testimony, prompting debate over Fed independence; keyword: Fed. [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doj-subpoenas-federal-reserve-building-renovations-jerome-powell/)
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