ChatGPT Adds Age Prediction. According to OpenAI, “Our approach to age prediction”, ChatGPT will estimate whether accounts likely belong to under‑18s and apply extra safeguards to reduce exposure to sensitive content; adults misclassified can verify to restore access — the update aims to bolster SAFETY. ([openai.com](https://openai.com/index/our-approach-to-age-prediction/?utm_source=openai)) [OpenAI](https://openai.com/index/our-approach-to-age-prediction/)
Apple Taps Gemini for Siri. According to TechCrunch, “Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s AI features like Siri”, Apple will lean on Gemini models to power next‑gen Apple Intelligence and a revamped Siri, signaling a big strategic PARTNERSHIP with Google. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/googles-gemini-to-power-apples-ai-features-like-siri/?utm_source=openai)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/12/googles-gemini-to-power-apples-ai-features-like-siri/)
OpenAI to Cover Data‑Center Energy Costs. According to Axios, “OpenAI vows to foot energy costs for Stargate”, the company says it will pay for power and limit water use at Stargate campuses to avoid burdening local grids — a sign that compute growth is stressing ENERGY infrastructure. ([axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2026/01/21/openai-energy-costs-stargate?utm_source=openai)) [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2026/01/21/openai-energy-costs-stargate)
Markets rebound after tariff threat eases
According to AP, “US stocks recover half of the prior day’s plunge after Trump calls off Greenland-related tariffs” as the S&P 500 rose about 1.2% and Treasury yields eased after the White House said it would not proceed with the proposed tariffs; keyword: markets. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/82e0341ef60b2719d79e1631e006bfed)
Inflation steady in December
According to the BLS, “CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – DECEMBER 2025” the CPI rose 0.3% in December and 2.7% year‑over‑year, with core CPI up 0.2% month and 2.6% YoY, underscoring persistent inflation pressures for policymakers; keyword: inflation. [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.htm)
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