**SpaceX and xAI are merging** into a combined entity valued at over $1 trillion, with plans for an IPO that aims to create an integrated innovation platform combining AI, rockets, and space-based internet.[4] Elon Musk’s vision includes deploying data centers in orbit within the next two to three years as a cost-effective approach to AI computations.[4]

References:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1rfoiWLos0
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj7Eoh5uhec
3. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tech-trends-2026-brings-cios-greater-clarity-on-what-to-prioritize-at-info-tech-live-2026-in-new-orleans-822806644.html
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN0TSDilyt0
5. https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/a-new-era-for-cisco-certifications
6. https://www.forrester.com/predictions/
7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Current_events

**Pinterest is laying off employees to prioritize AI development, signaling a broader tech industry shift toward AI capabilities amid digital transformation trends.** This move, part of high-impact IT news from February 2, 2026, reflects companies reallocating resources from traditional operations to AI innovation, as discussed in recent digital transformation updates.[3]

References:
1. https://blog.mean.ceo/ai-news-february-2026/
2. https://histalk2.com/2026/02/01/monday-morning-update-2-2-26/
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj7Eoh5uhec
4. https://www.iconnectblog.com/whats-new-week-of-february-2/

**Scott Galloway launches a Big Tech and AI boycott starting February 1, 2026, urging Americans to unsubscribe from services like ChatGPT, Amazon Prime Video, and Microsoft Office to protest ICE policies and influence Trump administration tech CEOs.** This targeted one-month action aims to create market slumps, pressuring leaders who have courted President Trump amid his support for AI to compete with China.[3]

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/30/top-tech-news-today-january-30-2026/
2. https://www.bez-kabli.pl/technology-news-02-01-2026/
3. https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-ai-boycott-february-protest-ice-scott-galloway-2026-2
4. https://www.kslaw.com/news-and-insights/new-state-ai-laws-are-effective-on-january-1-2026-but-a-new-executive-order-signals-disruption
5. https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2026/01/16/walmart-announces-leadership-changes

**Microsoft and OpenAI are in talks to invest up to $500 million in Figure AI’s humanoid robot development, potentially valuing the startup at $1.9 billion.** This high-impact deal underscores escalating Big Tech commitments to AI robotics amid surging compute demands.[2][1]

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/30/top-tech-news-today-january-30-2026/
2. https://www.ainews.com/p/top-ai-news-headlines-wednesday-january-31st
3. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
4. https://www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence/en/news-insights/research/2026/01/the-visible-alpha-ai-monitor-january-2026-update-whats-next-for-ai
5. https://ai.northeastern.edu/news/ai-news-digest-jan-31-2025
6. https://www.ieee-iedm.org

**Tesla is retiring its Models S and X to prioritize manufacturing of humanoid robots.** Elon Musk-led Tesla is reshaping its production focus toward humanoid robotics, marking a strategic pivot from its early vehicle successes.[1]

References:
1. https://economictimes.com/news/new-updates/school-assembly-news-headlines-january-30-top-national-international-sports-business-update-and-thought-of-the-day/articleshow/127775448.cms
2. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/28/top-tech-news-today-january-28-2026/
3. https://www.riskinfo.ai/post/ai-insights-key-global-developments-in-january-2026
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kon8oeioRG0
5. https://www.electronicdesign.com/resources/top-stories-of-the-week/article/55352826/top-stories-of-the-week-jan-26-jan-30-2026
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X87GZddlC2w
7. https://amiko.consulting/en/the-january-2026-ai-revolution-7-key-trends-changing-the-future-of-manufacturing/

**Microsoft released emergency updates for its Windows 11 January 2026 patch after it caused widespread crashes, boot failures like UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME errors, and issues with cloud apps such as OneDrive and Dropbox on Enterprise, IoT, and newer systems.**[1] This high-impact incident disrupts IT operations globally, prompting urgent fixes and ongoing investigations into root causes as teams scramble to stabilize affected devices.[1]

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/26/top-tech-news-today-january-26-2026/
2. https://bostoninstituteofanalytics.org/blog/this-week-in-ai-29th-dec-2nd-jan-biggest-breakthroughs-news-you-missed/
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kon8oeioRG0
4. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
5. https://hmacademy.com/insights/strategy-catalyst/artificial-intelligence/news-flashes-top-reads-and-numbers-january-29-2026
6. https://quadrilateral.substack.com/p/majors-news-and-notes-january-29
7. https://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2026/1/28/majors-news-amp-notes-january-29-2026

AI inference startup Baseten reached a **$5 billion valuation** after raising $300 million in funding led by Nvidia, highlighting surging investor confidence in AI infrastructure amid booming demand for efficient model deployment.[3]

This high-impact deal, reported on January 20, 2026, underscores Nvidia’s pivotal role in backing next-gen AI tools critical for scaling enterprise applications.[1][3]

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/22/top-tech-news-today-january-22-2026/
2. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKDPynPdGQ4
4. https://amiko.consulting/en/the-january-2026-ai-revolution-7-key-trends-changing-the-future-of-manufacturing/
5. https://www.vtnetzwelt.com/ai-development/latest-tech-ai-updates-what-january-2026-is-really-telling-us/
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze_NenNhocc

**South Korea is rushing to pass a $350 billion U.S. investment bill today after President Trump threatened 25% auto tariffs.** This high-impact move aims to secure U.S. investments and avert trade disruptions amid escalating tensions.[1]

References:
1. https://oica.net/01-27-2026-oicas-5-major-news-items-summarized/
2. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/23/top-tech-news-today-january-23-2026/
3. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REN5fq4CTDY
5. https://workforce.iowa.gov/announcement/2026-01-26/january-27-2026-work-based-learning-webinar-launching-high-school-it-community-help-desk

**NTT Group has been named one of the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026, recognizing its leadership in transformative intelligence and innovation.** This announcement, released today, highlights NTT’s high-impact contributions to global IT advancements amid rising AI investments projected at over $500 billion for 2026.[6][3]

References:
1. https://oica.net/01-26-2026-oicas-5-major-news-items-summarized/
2. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
3. https://www.bez-kabli.pl/technology-news-25-01-2026/
4. https://njbiz.com/murphy-nvidia-ai-agreement-final-announcement/
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4STRfpImopA
6. https://group.ntt/en/topics/2026/01/26/clarivate_top100_2026.html
7. https://www.iconnectblog.com/whats-new-week-of-january-26/
8. https://www.morningstar.com/markets/markets-brief-what-watch-big-tech-earnings-plus-fed-meeting

The most recent high-impact IT news is **OpenAI’s $10+ billion compute deal with Cerebras Systems**, securing roughly 750 megawatts of utility-scale computing capacity to address the strain on GPU availability from surging AI model training and inference demands[2]. This reflects a broader industry shift where AI companies are moving from cloud spending to securing direct control over industrial-scale infrastructure to ensure reliable compute supply[1].

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/21/top-tech-news-today-january-21-2026/
2. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/15/top-tech-news-today-january-15-2026/
3. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ2m0GhauNg
5. https://www.globalxetfs.com/articles/the-next-big-theme-january-2026
6. https://www.mescomputing.com/news/2026/business/10-major-news-stories-for-midmarket-it-leaders-in-2025-that-will-matter-in-2026
7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3HxqbROsJw
8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTHL9tEbRV8

**Apple is training its next-generation conversational Siri models on Google’s TPUs, signaling a shift in Big Tech alliances amid the AI compute race.** This move highlights “coopetition” where rivals like Apple rely on Google’s AI infrastructure for critical workloads, as compute access now drives product development velocity over pure model innovation.[1]

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/22/top-tech-news-today-january-22-2026/
2. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAUCrEIt64o
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kon8oeioRG0
5. https://www.globalxetfs.com/articles/the-next-big-theme-january-2026
6. https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/software/nasdaq-clbt/cellebrite-di/news/us-high-growth-tech-stocks-to-watch-in-january-2026-1
7. https://www.thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/7-major-tech-trends-watch-out-2026-4069976
8. https://www.vtnetzwelt.com/ai-development/latest-tech-ai-updates-what-january-2026-is-really-telling-us/

**Intel shares tumbled after issuing a weak forecast due to manufacturing snags and supply shortages, hindering its turnaround efforts amid surging AI chip demand.** This development underscores ongoing supply chain pressures in the semiconductor sector, as highlighted in recent market analysis.[1][4][6]

References:
1. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/morning-briefing-jan-23-2026/3808415
2. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/22/top-tech-news-today-january-22-2026/
3. https://oica.net/01-23-2026-oicas-5-major-news-items-summarized/
4. https://fnarena.com/index.php/2026/01/23/weekly-top-ten-news-stories-23-january-2026/
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp6emdQ2bJ0
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PACqfVDfTwI
7. https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20260122ph68893/best-vpn-january-2026-webroot-named-top-secure-browsing-and-privacy-tool-by-software-experts
8. https://www.hioki.com/news/detail/id_n1385079

**Brother Industries and Seiko Epson were named to Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 list today, with Epson ranking 6th for its exceptional patent success and influence.** These awards, announced January 22, 2026, recognize the companies’ leadership in technology research, innovation, and global-impact inventions based on rigorous patent analysis.[5][6]

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/20/top-tech-news-today-january-20-2026/
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAUCrEIt64o
3. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-jqtXTanNs
5. https://global.brother/en/news/2026/260122globalinnovator
6. https://corporate.epson/en/news/2026/260122.html

**Over 50 multinational companies across multiple industries were compromised by a cybercriminal threat actor known as Zestix, who exploited stolen credentials from infostealer malware rather than sophisticated exploits, gaining access to corporate file-sharing portals and exfiltrating sensitive data.[2]** The breach affected organizations including Iberia Airlines, Maida Health, and Intecro Robotics, and highlighted how the absence of multifactor authentication enabled direct unauthorized access to critical systems.[2]

References:
1. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
2. https://www.kaseya.com/?post_type=post&p=25975
3. https://shunyatax.in/blogs/news/top-10-daily-cybercrime-brief-fcrf-january-21-2026

**AWS experienced an operational issue today disrupting new EC2 instance launches in the US-EAST-1 region, causing delays in deployments and recovery for enterprises scaling workloads.** This incident, reported via AWS’s health dashboard with ongoing resolution efforts, underscores cloud reliability challenges amid surging AI-driven demand.[3]

References:
1. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
2. https://newsletter.parsers.vc/p/weekly-top-startup-vc-news-of-january-8-2026
3. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/16/top-tech-news-today-january-16-2026/
4. https://www.swastika.co.in/blog/stocks-in-news-today-major-developments-on-20-january-2026-key-updates-before-union-budget

**OpenAI has signed a multi-year agreement with Cerebras Systems for roughly 750 megawatts of computing capacity—a utility-scale figure demonstrating how AI infrastructure has evolved from cloud spending to industrial-scale energy demands.[1]** This deal underscores that energy innovation is becoming inseparable from the AI economy’s growth trajectory.[1]

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/15/top-tech-news-today-january-15-2026/
2. https://www.styletech.net/post/top-news-in-tech-january-2026
3. https://bestmediainfo.com/mediainfo/advertising/top-advertising-marketing-and-media-news-headlines-of-today-jan-19-2026-11011103
4. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgSUp5j6r9d0WZStB9gnO3EqLl4DtMfMa
5. https://www.csoonline.com/article/4116992/7-top-cybersecurity-projects-for-2026.html
6. https://www.iconnectblog.com/whats-new-week-of-january-19/

**Apple is teaming up with Google to power its AI-enhanced Siri, reportedly paying around $1 billion annually for Google’s AI technology while running on Apple devices and private cloud infrastructure.** This high-impact development, highlighted in the January 14, 2026 Tech Field Day News Rundown, underscores growing reliance on external AI capabilities amid intensifying competition in consumer AI assistants.[1]

References:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7xPWjSIEoc
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q7VMPRkS_E
3. https://compliancepodcastnetwork.net/sunday-book-review-january-18-2026-the-top-books-on-innovation-26-edition/
4. https://bible.usccb.org/podcasts/video/2026-01-18-reflection-64

**OpenAI has signed a multi-year agreement with Cerebras Systems for roughly 750 megawatts of computing capacity**, marking a shift toward utility-scale AI infrastructure as the company secures predictable compute supply for model training and inference.[1] This deal underscores how **energy innovation has become inseparable from the AI economy’s growth**, reflecting the massive computational demands driving the current tech landscape.[1]

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/15/top-tech-news-today-january-15-2026/
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7xPWjSIEoc
3. https://pintu.co.id/en/news/247228-top-5-ai-crypto-dominates-jan-2026
4. http://business.times-online.com/times-online/article/marketminute-2026-1-9-tech-titans-push-nasdaq-100-toward-historic-24000-mark-a-new-era-of-growth-or-overextended-rally
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsRU9TzjpgM

Based on the latest AI news, **Wikipedia has signed data monetization deals with AI companies**, and the **US government is implementing a 25% tariff on AI chip sales to China**, representing significant developments in AI regulation and data economics[1].

References:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN35JDYVnzA
2. https://fnarena.com/index.php/2026/01/16/weekly-top-ten-news-stories-16-january-2026/
3. https://global.canon/en/news/2026/20260116-2.html

**Hyundai Motor Group announced major AI robotics advancements at CES 2026, including CNET’s Best of CES award for its Atlas robot—planned for deployment in U.S. manufacturing—and a partnership with DEEPX for edge AI chips in robots and delivery platforms.** [4]

This high-impact development, dated January 15, 2026, underscores Hyundai’s push into Physical AI for real-world applications like manufacturing and logistics, positioning it as a leader in human-centered robotics amid global AI infrastructure races.[4][1]

References:
1. https://techstartups.com/2026/01/13/top-tech-news-today-january-13-2026/
2. https://www.aiapps.com/blog/ai-news-january-2026-breakthroughs-launches-trends/
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDgQx8T7H5U
4. https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/newsroom/detail/0000001109
5. https://www.thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/7-major-tech-trends-watch-out-2026-4069976