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 in new licensing deals”, the Wikimedia Foundation has signed enterprise API agreements with Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and others to monetize high‑volume access — a LICENSING pivot that could reshape how AI models are trained. ([arstechnica.com](https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/wikipedia-will-share-content-with-ai-firms-in-new-licensing-deals/?utm_source=openai)) [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/01/wikipedia-will-share-content-with-ai-firms-in-new-licensing-deals/)
U.S. Tariffs on AI Chips
According to The Guardian, “Trump imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia AI chips and others, citing national security”, the White House enacted a 25% duty targeting advanced chips like Nvidia’s H200 and AMD’s MI325X, a move that raises immediate SUPPLY‑CHAIN and geopolitical questions for global tech supply lines. ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/15/trump-tariff-nvidia-ai-chips)) [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/15/trump-tariff-nvidia-ai-chips)
Fed chair shakeup
According to The Washington Post, “Trump casts doubt on Kevin Hassett’s Fed bid” as President Trump said he wants to keep Hassett at the White House, boosting Kevin Warsh’s odds and nudging 10‑year Treasury yields above 4.2%, a move that briefly roiled markets and reshapes expectations for Fed leadership. [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/01/16/trump-hassett-federal-reserve-chair-senate/)
December CPI steady
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Consumer Price Index – December 2025” reported headline CPI up 2.7% year‑over‑year and core CPI up 2.6%, with shelter and food contributing to monthly gains, keeping inflation pressures firmly on policymakers’ radar. [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm)
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