The industrial giant is expanding its partnership with Nvidia to integrate AI across its operations. The plan includes AI assistants for operators, autonomous machines, and digital factory twins.
Microsoft is pushing forward with plans for major data center campuses in Michigan’s Dorr and Lowell Townships. However, local opposition has already forced one rezoning request to be withdrawn and another to be moved to a larger venue.
The Bank of Tanzania has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate at 5.75% for a second consecutive policy meeting. The bank aims to support strong economic growth, projecting a 5.9% expansion in 2025, while inflation remains comfortably within its target band.
Humanoid robots were a major draw at CES, with companies like LG showcasing bots that can perform household tasks. But the painfully slow, scripted demos revealed a massive gap between the ambitious vision and practical, affordable reality. The near future for these machines is in factories, not fam
Biller Genie, a platform that automates accounts receivable for small businesses, has secured $22 million in new funding. The company plans to use the capital to expand globally and scale its product development.
Replit CEO Amjad Masad calls a lot of today’s AI output unreliable, generic “slop.” He argues the path to better AI involves rigorous testing, specialized agents, and a fundamental shift toward “vibe coding” in enterprises.
Payhawk is in early talks to raise over $100 million, which could double its valuation to around $2 billion. The move highlights investor interest in European fintech, but the company faces intense competition from well-funded U.S. rivals.
The National Weather Service posted an AI-generated map that hallucinated fake Idaho towns with names like “Whata Bod.” The blunder comes amid severe staffing shortages following deep budget cuts. Experts warn such mistakes seriously damage public trust in critical agencies.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated service for health queries that can securely connect to apps like Apple Health. The move signals a major push into the personal health data space, but the company stresses it’s not for diagnosis.
The finalists for the Best of CES 2026 awards have been named, spanning 22 categories from AI to sustainability. Winners will be revealed in a live ceremony today, January 7, at 4 p.m. PST in Las Vegas.
