Grok AI Safeguard Failure
According to Reuters, “Elon Musk’s Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors”, the chatbot’s outputs have produced non-consensual deepfakes and prompted probes — regulators demand stronger SAFETY controls. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/grok-says-safeguard-lapses-led-images-minors-minimal-clothing-x-2026-01-02/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/grok-says-safeguard-lapses-led-images-minors-minimal-clothing-x-2026-01-02/)
CES 2026 Spotlights AI
According to The Verge, “CES 2026 is poised to showcase a wave of advanced consumer technology”, with major keynotes and exhibits focusing on AI-powered devices, robotics and edge compute ahead of the January keynotes — PHYSICAL AI takes center stage. ([theverge.com](https://www.theverge.com/tech/851165/ces-2026-what-to-expect?utm_source=openai)) [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/851165/ces-2026-what-to-expect)
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT‑5.2
According to Reuters, “OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 after ‘code red’ push to counter Google’s Gemini 3”, OpenAI says GPT‑5.2 is rolling into ChatGPT and the API now, promising stronger long-context reasoning and higher PROFESSIONAL productivity for paid users. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-launches-gpt-52-ai-model-with-improved-capabilities-2025-12-11/?utm_source=openai)) [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-launches-gpt-52-ai-model-with-improved-capabilities-2025-12-11/)
Fed’s cautious rate outlook
According to Reuters, “Fed’s Paulson signals another rate cut could take a while” as Philadelphia Fed President Anna Paulson said on Jan 3, 2026 that further rate cuts are likely delayed while officials assess inflation and the labor market; she sees inflation moderating and any modest adjustments to the funds rate coming later in the year. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/feds-paulson-signals-another-rate-cut-could-take-while-2026-01-03/)
January barometer watch
According to MarketWatch, “Investors pin hopes on the ‘January barometer,’ with stocks set to skip ‘Santa Claus rally’ for a 3rd year” after markets failed to post the seasonal rally, underscoring that the January barometer and early trading patterns offer limited predictive power and that earnings and U.S. jobs data will likely set market direction. [MarketWatch](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/investors-pin-hopes-on-the-january-barometer-with-stocks-set-to-skip-santa-claus-rally-for-a-3rd-year-343e0e77)
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