Alicia Shapiro

I'm the CMO at AiNews.com, editor of our newsletter, human behind AI Alicia our news anchor, and social media manager. I also maintain our website and conduct video interviews with top AI industry leaders for our series, Driving Tomorrow: Conversations with AI Leaders.

Jan 16, 2026

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Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol to Power Agentic Shopping Across Search, Gemini, and Retail Platforms

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OpenAI Invests in Merge Labs to Advance Brain–Computer Interfaces and Human–AI Interaction

AI Investments

Jan 16, 2026

OpenAI Invests in Merge Labs to Advance Brain–Computer Interfaces and Human–AI Interaction

As AI systems become more capable, OpenAI is looking beyond screens and keyboards—investing in brain–computer interfaces through Merge Labs, a startup co-founded by CEO Sam Altman.

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Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol to Power Agentic Shopping Across Search, Gemini, and Retail Platforms

AI In Retail

Jan 16, 2026

Google Unveils Universal Commerce Protocol to Power Agentic Shopping Across Search, Gemini, and Retail Platforms

Google is laying the groundwork for AI-powered shopping where agents don’t just recommend products—but can research, converse, and complete purchases on a shopper’s behalf.

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Jan 15, 2026

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Google Gemini Introduces Personal Intelligence to Power Personalized AI Experiences

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OpenAI Partners With Cerebras to Add 750MW of Low-Latency AI Compute

AI Partnerships

Jan 15, 2026

OpenAI Partners With Cerebras to Add 750MW of Low-Latency AI Compute

OpenAI is expanding its AI infrastructure by partnering with Cerebras to add 750 megawatts of high-speed compute designed for real-time inference at scale.

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Google Gemini Introduces Personal Intelligence to Power Personalized AI Experiences

New AI Products and Features

Jan 15, 2026

Google Gemini Introduces Personal Intelligence to Power Personalized AI Experiences

What happens when an AI assistant understands not just the web — but your own digital life?

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Jan 14, 2026

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Microsoft Unveils “Community-First AI Infrastructure” Plan for U.S. Datacenters

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OpenAI Acquires Torch to Integrate Unified Health Records Into ChatGPT Health

AI Acquisitions

Jan 14, 2026

OpenAI Acquires Torch to Integrate Unified Health Records Into ChatGPT Health

OpenAI is moving beyond smarter AI models and into healthcare infrastructure with its acquisition of Torch, a startup focused on unifying fragmented medical records.

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Microsoft Unveils “Community-First AI Infrastructure” Plan for U.S. Datacenters

AI Policies

Jan 14, 2026

Microsoft Unveils “Community-First AI Infrastructure” Plan for U.S. Datacenters

Microsoft says communities hosting AI datacenters shouldn’t pay higher power or water costs—and it’s putting five promises on the table to prove it.

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Jan 13, 2026

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Anthropic Introduces Cowork: Bringing Agentic AI Workflows to Everyday Knowledge Tasks

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Apple Turns to Google’s Gemini to Power Future AI Features, Including Siri

AI Partnerships

Jan 13, 2026

Apple Turns to Google’s Gemini to Power Future AI Features, Including Siri

Apple is betting that partnering with Google’s AI can modernize Siri—without giving up control.

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Anthropic Introduces Cowork: Bringing Agentic AI Workflows to Everyday Knowledge Tasks

AI Agents

Jan 13, 2026

Anthropic Introduces Cowork: Bringing Agentic AI Workflows to Everyday Knowledge Tasks

Anthropic is testing what happens when AI is allowed to touch real work—not just talk about it.

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Jan 12, 2026

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Google AI Overviews Flagged for Health Misinformation After Investigation Finds Medical Errors

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Anthropic Launches HIPAA-Ready Claude Agents and Tools for Healthcare and Life Sciences

AI In Healthcare

Jan 12, 2026

Anthropic Launches HIPAA-Ready Claude Agents and Tools for Healthcare and Life Sciences

Anthropic is pushing Claude deeper into regulated healthcare and life sciences workflows, introducing HIPAA-ready tools and medical agents designed for real clinical and operational use.

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Google AI Overviews Flagged for Health Misinformation After Investigation Finds Medical Errors

AI Safety and Security

Jan 12, 2026

Google AI Overviews Flagged for Health Misinformation After Investigation Finds Medical Errors

What happens when AI-generated health advice appears first—and gets it wrong?

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Jan 9, 2026

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Gmail Enters the Gemini Era With AI-Powered Inbox Intelligence

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OpenAI Acqui-Hires Convogo Team, Winds Down Executive Coaching Platform

AI Acquisitions

Jan 9, 2026

OpenAI Acqui-Hires Convogo Team, Winds Down Executive Coaching Platform

OpenAI is continuing its talent-first acquisition strategy, bringing in the team behind Convogo while winding down the executive coaching platform itself.

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Microsoft Expands Agentic AI Across Retail to Automate Workflows and Enhance Customer Experiences

AI In Retail

Jan 9, 2026

Microsoft Expands Agentic AI Across Retail to Automate Workflows and Enhance Customer Experiences

Microsoft is pushing agentic AI into the core of retail operations, aiming to automate decision-making across commerce, data, and store workflows while keeping humans in control.

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Gmail Enters the Gemini Era With AI-Powered Inbox Intelligence

AI In the Workforce

Jan 9, 2026

Gmail Enters the Gemini Era With AI-Powered Inbox Intelligence

Gmail is evolving from a message archive into an AI-powered assistant that can summarize conversations, answer questions, and surface what matters most.

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Jan 8, 2026

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ChatGPT Health Launches as a Dedicated, Privacy-First Health Experience

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OpenAI Pushes Toward Audio-First AI as Tech Companies Rethink Screen-Based Interfaces

AI Voice

Jan 8, 2026

OpenAI Pushes Toward Audio-First AI as Tech Companies Rethink Screen-Based Interfaces

OpenAI is betting that the future of artificial intelligence won’t be something you look at—but something you talk to.

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Utah Launches First U.S. Program Allowing AI to Renew Medical Prescriptions

AI In Healthcare

Jan 8, 2026

Utah Launches First U.S. Program Allowing AI to Renew Medical Prescriptions

For the first time in the U.S., a state is allowing artificial intelligence—without a doctor involved—to renew certain medical prescriptions.

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ChatGPT Health Launches as a Dedicated, Privacy-First Health Experience

AI In Healthcare

Jan 7, 2026

ChatGPT Health Launches as a Dedicated, Privacy-First Health Experience

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated, privacy-first experience designed to help people better understand and manage their health using securely connected medical records and wellness data.

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Jan 7, 2026

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ElliQ Expands Into Proactive Care With New AI Health Agent for Older Adults

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AI in Music

Jan 7, 2026

Universal Music Group Partners With NVIDIA to Advance Responsible AI in Music

Universal Music Group and NVIDIA are backing an artist-led approach to AI that deepens music discovery without replacing human creativity.

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