OpenAI debuts GPT‑5.3‑Codex‑Spark — According to OpenAI, “Introducing GPT‑5.3‑Codex‑Spark”, the new coding model runs on Cerebras hardware as a low‑latency research preview for ChatGPT Pro users, designed to speed up interactive development; keyword SPEED. [OpenAI](https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-3-codex-spark/)
Samsung ships HBM4 memory — According to Samsung, “Samsung Ships Industry-First Commercial HBM4 With Ultimate Performance for AI Computing”, the company has begun commercial HBM4 shipments to customers, escalating the AI memory arms race and stressing BANDWIDTH demands for datacenters. [Samsung Newsroom](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-ships-industry-first-commercial-hbm4-with-ultimate-performance-for-ai-computing)
Applied Materials settles export probe; issues upbeat outlook — According to Reuters, “Applied Materials to pay $252 million over illegal exports to China”, the firm agreed to a $252.5m settlement and posted strong AI‑driven guidance, putting COMPLIANCE and growth squarely in focus. [Reuters via Yahoo Finance](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/applied-materials-pay-252-million-013041374.html)
Inflation easing — According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – JANUARY 2026”, U.S. CPI rose 0.2% in January and 2.4% year‑over‑year, driven by shelter gains and a monthly 1.5% drop in energy, signaling cooling inflationary pressure from December’s 2.7%. [BLS](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/cpi_02132026.htm)
Stocks rebound — According to The Associated Press, “US stocks halt their AI-induced slide and rise after an encouraging update on inflation”, U.S. equities ticked higher as the softer CPI eased Treasury yields and relieved near‑term pressure on the Fed rate outlook. [AP News](https://apnews.com/article/stocks-markets-inflation-fed-profit-4563b7f10387cde613d9f7aa196fd6bb)
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