The AI arms race is expected to continue well beyond 2026. Spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is not expected to slow down anytime soon, much less in 2026. AI hyperscalers have all informed investors that they expect data center spending to increase in 2026. As a result, several companies currently look promising. I think these…
Cloudflare’s decision to integrate AI startup Human Native into its stack marks a turning point: licensed, structured content could become the basis of a more sustainable AI economy. Although the ink is fairly fresh on the acquisition, announced Jan. 15, several media experts and publishers view it as a signal of how Cloudflare plans to…
A joint essay with Daniel Thilo Schroeder and Jonas R. Kunst, based on a new paper on swarms with 22 authors (including myself) who just published in Science. (A preprinted version is hereand you can see WIRED’s coverage here.) Automated bots spreading misinformation have been a problem since the early days of social media, and…
The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) remains one of the most hotly contested areas of international competition. Few would bet on an eventual winner today, but current trends suggest three possible scenarios we should consider. In the first scenario, the AI world is dominated by the United States and China. While the United States…
Suppliers of parts for Nvidia’s H200 have suspended production after Chinese customs authorities blocked shipments of the newly approved artificial intelligence processors from entering China, according to a report. Reuters could not immediately verify the information, which appeared in the Financial Times citing two people with knowledge of the matter. Nvidia did not immediately respond…
Nirmal Jingar receives a 2026 Global Recognition Award for leading AI platform modernization at Wayfair, generating millions of dollars in supply chain savings, advancing responsible adoption of generative AI, mentoring engineering teams, and shaping industry standards through governance frameworks and advisory work. New York, NY, USA, January 17, 2026 — Nirmal Jingara senior engineering manager…
“Code on the wall”/Nat W./IndustryToday/CC By-SA 2.0 A person is silhouetted in front of projected computer code. Generative artificial intelligence builds on similar software and is increasingly becoming a priority for lawmakers. Governments around the world have rigorously debated how to oversee its development. California lawmakers have made great strides over the past year to…
OMNI Compute is a unified compute marketplace that allows businesses to access, provision, and operate GPUs in any cloud or region, with no code changes required. MIAMI, January 12, 2026–(BUSINESS FEED)–Cast AI, the leading application performance automation platform, was introduced today OMNI calculationa unified compute control plane that automatically discovers available resources across cloud providers…
Many people, including children, use AI chatbots instead of professional advice. (Image: Cheryl Murfin) Not long ago, when a child was having emotional difficulties, the adults around them worried about who they were talking to at school, online, or late at night on the phone. Now there is a new, quieter concern: who – or…
Anxiety over AI-driven employment disruptions is growing. But until new paths to success become clearer, many will stick to the beaten path: elite colleges, coveted bachelor’s degrees. Parents and students view admissions reference charts during an information session on predicted scores and application strategies for 2026 regular admissions held by Jongro Academy at the 600th…