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US Tariffs on AI Chips According to The Guardian, “Trump imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia AI chips and others, citing national security”, the administration ordered a 25% duty on select advanced AI processors to push domestic production — TARIFFS are now central to US tech policy. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/15/trump-tariff-nvidia-ai-chips?utm_source=openai)) [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/15/trump-tariff-nvidia-ai-chips) AWS to Use Low‑Carbon ‘Nuton’ Copper…

OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT According to OpenAI, “Our approach to advertising and expanding access to ChatGPT”, the company will start testing ads in the U.S. on Free and Go tiers while keeping Plus/Pro/Enterprise ad‑free. The move prioritizes ADS as a funding lever and raises trust and targeting questions. [OpenAI](https://openai.com/index/our-approach-to-advertising-and-expanding-access-to-chatgpt) Micron to buy Taiwan…

Google–Apple AI Pact According to Forbes, “Chatbots To Nervous Systems: Google Launches “Personal Intelligence””, Google rolled out Gemini’s Personal Intelligence and struck a multiyear deal to power Apple’s Siri, accelerating AI UBIQUITOUS adoption. ([forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmarkman/2026/01/15/chatbots-to-nervous-systems-google-launches-personal-intelligence/?utm_source=openai)) [Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmarkman/2026/01/15/chatbots-to-nervous-systems-google-launches-personal-intelligence/) Verizon Outage Disrupts U.S. Service According to Android Central, “Tech News Wrap: Apple snags Gemini, massive Verizon outage, OnePlus’ CEO…

Apple-Google AI Deal According to TechCrunch, “Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri”, Apple said it will use Gemini to underpin next‑generation Apple Foundation Models and a more capable Siri while maintaining user PRIVACY safeguards. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/googles-gemini-to-power-apples-ai-features-like-siri/)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/googles-gemini-to-power-apples-ai-features-like-siri/) Wikipedia Licenses AI Training Data According to Ars Technica, “Wikipedia will share content with AI firms…

Tariff on AI Chips According to the White House, “Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Action on Certain Advanced Computing Chips to Protect America’s Economic and National Security”, the administration imposed a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips (e.g., NVIDIA H200), a move that could trigger AI‑era GLOBAL supply shocks. [White House](https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/01/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-takes-action-on-certain-advanced-computing-chips-to-protect-americas-economic-and-national-security/) Tech…

OpenAI-Cerebras $10B Compute Pact According to Reuters, “OpenAI signs $10 billion computing deal with Nvidia challenger Cerebras”, the multiyear agreement will deliver 750MW to speed ChatGPT inference and scale through 2028, underlining the race for low‑latency COMPUTE capacity. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-buy-compute-capacity-startup-cerebras-around-10-billion-wsj-reports-2026-01-14/) Apple taps Google’s Gemini for Siri According to Reuters, “Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped…

Google’s Gemini Adds “Personal Intelligence” Beta According to TechCrunch, “Gemini’s new beta feature provides proactive responses based on your photos, emails, and more”, Gemini can now reason across Gmail, Photos, Search and YouTube to offer tailored help, raising major PRIVACY concerns about connected data and opt‑in controls. [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/geminis-new-beta-feature-provides-proactive-responses-based-on-your-photos-emails-and-more/) Meta to Cut 10% of Reality Labs…

Microsoft data-center pledge According to Reuters, “Microsoft rolls out initiative to limit data-center power costs, water use impact”, the company said it will pay higher utility rates, replenish more water and publish regional usage to address community SUSTAINABILITY concerns. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/microsoft-launches-data-center-initiative-limit-power-costs-water-use-2026-01-13/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/microsoft-launches-data-center-initiative-limit-power-costs-water-use-2026-01-13/) Apple launches ‘Creator Studio’ bundle According to Apple, “Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring…

Apple taps Google’s Gemini for Siri overhaul According to Reuters, “Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet”, Apple will use Gemini to power Siri and future Apple Intelligence while pledging to protect PRIVACY; the pact significantly expands Gemini’s footprint across Apple devices. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/google-apple-enter-into-multi-year-ai-deal-gemini-models-2026-01-12/) Ofcom probes X over Grok deepfakes…

Supreme Court to Hear Cisco Appeal According to Reuters, “US Supreme Court to hear suit claiming Cisco helped China pursue Falun Gong”, the justices will decide whether U.S. courts can hold tech firms civilly liable for alleged overseas human‑rights abuses — a major *LIABILITY* test for Silicon Valley. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-supreme-court-hear-suit-claiming-cisco-helped-china-pursue-falun-gong-2026-01-09/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-supreme-court-hear-suit-claiming-cisco-helped-china-pursue-falun-gong-2026-01-09/) CES 2026 Highlights AI and…