AI 27 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Littelfuse Shares Rise as AI Data-Center Story Hits
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Littelfuse Shares Rise as AI Data-Center Story Hits

Littelfuse Inc. shares jumped Tuesday, closing at a new 52-week high as the AI data-center product debut landed. The stock, which trades on the Nasdaq, finished at around $487.90, up 5.3%. It hit $489.60 during the day. Investors have pushed the shares higher since its first-quarter earnings. Littelfuse is making its pitch now as it wants to prove its circuit-protection products belong in new higher-power data center projects, not just in industrial or automotive use. Regular U.S. trading opens later Wednesday; Nasdaq’s standard hours run 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, with pre-market trading from 4 a.m. ET.
June 3, 2026
Google Chrome’s new Auto Browse AI agent can shop and plan trips for you — powered by Gemini 3
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Google Chrome’s new Auto Browse AI agent can shop and plan trips for you — powered by Gemini 3

Google is rolling out an “auto browse” feature in Chrome that lets its Gemini 3 AI take over a tab and complete multi-step online tasks, from researching travel options to filling out forms. The tool is starting as a U.S. preview for paying Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers, and Google said Chrome will support its Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard for agent-led shopping co-developed with Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair and Target. The move puts Google’s browser into the fast-moving market for “agentic” AI — systems that can click and type on a user’s behalf, not just answer prompts. A wave of AI-first browsers from companies including OpenAI and Perplexity has been pitched as a way to replace Chrome-style
January 30, 2026
Bondu AI toy leak: 50,000 kids’ chat logs were visible to anyone with a Gmail login
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Bondu AI toy leak: 50,000 kids’ chat logs were visible to anyone with a Gmail login

Bondu, the maker of AI chat-enabled stuffed toys for kids, restricted access to an online console after researchers discovered it allowed anyone with a Gmail account to view transcripts of children’s conversations and personal information. The company told the researchers that over 50,000 chat logs were exposed via the portal but said it found no signs of access beyond the researchers themselves. The episode arrives amid a wave of companies integrating large language models—AI that crafts text from prompts—into kids’ products, usually alongside parent apps and cloud dashboards. This setup opens the door to a rich stash of personal data and expands the potential points for leaks.
January 30, 2026
Samsung and SK Hynix warn AI boom is squeezing memory chips for phones and PCs
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Samsung and SK Hynix warn AI boom is squeezing memory chips for phones and PCs

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix issued a warning Thursday: PC and smartphone makers are bracing for tighter DRAM supplies. These memory chips, essential in most consumer gadgets, are becoming scarcer as chipmakers shift focus to the more profitable AI-related products. Two South Korean companies dominate roughly two-thirds of the DRAM market, with Apple listed as one of their clients. Rising prices and tight supply may squeeze margins throughout the consumer electronics sector and prompt last-minute changes to products.
January 29, 2026
Dover beats Q4 estimates as AI data-center liquid cooling drives 2026 outlook
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Dover beats Q4 estimates as AI data-center liquid cooling drives 2026 outlook

Downers Grove, Illinois, January 29, 2026, 11:33 AM CST Dover Corp posted a jump in fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, driven by strong demand from data centers for its liquid cooling solutions tailored to AI computing. The Illinois-based industrial firm expects adjusted earnings of $10.45 to $10.65 per share in 2026. For the quarter ending Dec. 31, adjusted earnings climbed 14% to $2.51 per share, narrowly beating analysts’ $2.50 forecast, while revenue rose 9% to roughly $2.1 billion. https://www.reuters.com/technology/dovers-quarterly-profit-rises-high-demand-ai-data-center-cooling-products-2026-01-29/
January 29, 2026
Report: Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon weigh up to $60 billion OpenAI investment
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Report: Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon weigh up to $60 billion OpenAI investment

Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon are in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, The Information reported on Wednesday, in what could become one of the largest cash infusions yet into the ChatGPT maker. Nvidia has discussed putting in as much as $30 billion, Microsoft less than $10 billion, and Amazon more than $10 billion and potentially over $20 billion, the report said; Reuters could not immediately verify it. The talks matter because OpenAI’s costs are rising fast as it trains and runs larger artificial intelligence models, forcing the company back to investors even as demand for AI tools spreads across business software and consumer apps.
January 29, 2026
Meta’s $135 billion AI spending plan lands as Zuckerberg chases “superintelligence”
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Meta’s $135 billion AI spending plan lands as Zuckerberg chases “superintelligence”

MENLO PARK, California, Jan 29, 2026, 07:34 On Wednesday, Meta Platforms announced a massive capital expenditure plan for 2026, with up to $135 billion allocated to expanding its AI infrastructure. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on what he terms “superintelligence.” https://www.reuters.com/business/meta-expects-annual-capital-expenditures-rise-superintelligence-push-2026-01-28/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
January 29, 2026
Nvidia dragged into DeepSeek military row as U.S. lawmaker urges tougher chip controls
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Nvidia dragged into DeepSeek military row as U.S. lawmaker urges tougher chip controls

John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on China, accused Nvidia of assisting Chinese AI firm DeepSeek in refining its models, which he claims were later deployed by China’s military. He called for stricter controls on sensitive chip exports in a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The letter arrives as President Donald Trump’s administration greenlights exports of Nvidia’s H200 chip to China, imposing restrictions designed to prevent military-connected entities from gaining access. This move is already sparking backlash from China hawks.
January 29, 2026
Open-source AI “guardrails” stripped off as hackers eye exposed models, researchers say
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Open-source AI “guardrails” stripped off as hackers eye exposed models, researchers say

Researchers warned Thursday that hackers and criminals can readily hijack computers running open-source large language models outside the control of major AI platforms, opening up new security threats. https://www.reuters.com/technology/open-source-ai-models-vulnerable-criminal-misuse-researchers-warn-2026-01-29/ The warning comes as more groups and hobbyists turn to “open-weight” models — AI systems with downloadable parameters that anyone can host — instead of depending solely on cloud platforms that control usage policies and track misuse.
January 29, 2026
DeepMind puts AlphaGenome code on GitHub as new AI model reads a million DNA letters at once
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DeepMind puts AlphaGenome code on GitHub as new AI model reads a million DNA letters at once

On Wednesday, Google DeepMind released the AlphaGenome API code on GitHub, expanding access to its AI model that predicts how DNA mutations impact gene regulation. Researchers can now integrate the system directly into their software, though the core model continues to operate on DeepMind’s servers. https://github.com/google-deepmind/alphagenome Sequencing projects churn out vast lists of genetic variants, yet researchers struggle to pinpoint which changes in the non-coding genome truly have an impact. This non-coding DNA functions as a regulatory layer, controlling when genes turn on and off.
January 28, 2026
Google Joins Redwood Materials’ $425 Million Round as AI Data Centers Chase Power
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Google Joins Redwood Materials’ $425 Million Round as AI Data Centers Chase Power

Redwood Materials announced Wednesday it secured $425 million in a Series E funding round, bringing Alphabet’s Google on board as a new investor in its battery recycling and energy storage efforts. While the company hasn’t revealed its valuation, media sources estimate it tops $6 billion. The deal comes amid a spike in electricity demand fueled by AI data centers, pushing utilities to rethink firm power, backup options, and storage solutions. NextEra Energy revealed this week it’s deep into talks to provide an extra 9 gigawatts for data centers, highlighting the rapid expansion of this market.
January 28, 2026
SoftBank’s Next OpenAI Move: Talks Circle Another $30 Billion as $100 Billion Round Takes Shape
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SoftBank’s Next OpenAI Move: Talks Circle Another $30 Billion as $100 Billion Round Takes Shape

SoftBank Group is in talks to invest as much as an additional $30 billion in OpenAI, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, as the Japanese group presses deeper into the race to fund the most expensive parts of artificial intelligence. The timing is about money and speed. OpenAI is burning cash to train and run AI models, and rivals have pushed the pace, with Alphabet’s Google stepping up pressure in consumer and enterprise tools. Reuters has reported OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees the company had entered a “code red” phase to improve ChatGPT.
January 28, 2026
UK watchdog puts Google Search on notice: publishers may get an AI Overviews opt‑out
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UK watchdog puts Google Search on notice: publishers may get an AI Overviews opt‑out

London, 28 Jan 2026, 13:09 GMT On Wednesday, Britain’s competition watchdog put forward new rules demanding that Google allow publishers to opt out of having their content included in AI Overviews—those AI-generated summaries that show up at the top of Search results. The Competition and Markets Authority has set a deadline of Feb. 25 for feedback before finalizing its decision.
January 28, 2026
Pinterest layoffs: up to 15% jobs cut as AI pivot rattles investors
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Pinterest layoffs: up to 15% jobs cut as AI pivot rattles investors

Pinterest announced Tuesday it plans to cut under 15% of its staff and reduce office space to focus more on artificial intelligence, causing its shares to drop almost 10%. This shift highlights a fresh challenge for ad-driven tech companies: while they’re pouring big bucks into AI, investors are demanding clearer revenue connections. Analysts caution that “AI” alone won’t convince the market.
January 27, 2026
Cloudflare stock jumps on viral Moltbot AI agent buzz as Wall Street eyes Feb. 10 earnings
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Cloudflare stock jumps on viral Moltbot AI agent buzz as Wall Street eyes Feb. 10 earnings

Cloudflare’s stock climbed roughly 14% Tuesday, building on Monday’s gains, fueled by buzz around a viral AI agent. By midday, shares were trading near $215.02 as investors jumped on the internet infrastructure player. This shift is significant as investors weigh the future of AI trading: agentic AI, which executes tasks independently instead of merely responding to prompts. If these tools begin to traverse the web widely, companies managing and securing that traffic might benefit.
January 27, 2026
UK FCA launches “Mills Review” on AI — what it could mean for everyday banking by 2030
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UK FCA launches “Mills Review” on AI — what it could mean for everyday banking by 2030

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has launched a long-term review to assess how advanced artificial intelligence might transform retail finance and impact consumers. The regulator’s board expects recommendations by summer 2026. Source The FCA is moving quickly to address the rapid change in tools firms rely on for selling, pricing, and servicing products—ranging from chatbots to systems that operate with minimal human involvement. The regulator is also keeping an eye on the competitive landscape, concerned that larger firms and tech providers could outpace smaller players as they scale up.
January 27, 2026
Meta locks in up to $6 billion Corning fiber deal as AI data-center build bites
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Meta locks in up to $6 billion Corning fiber deal as AI data-center build bites

Meta Platforms will shell out as much as $6 billion to Corning over the coming years for fiber-optic cables and connectivity gear to support its AI data centers, the companies announced Tuesday. According to CNBC, the deal stretches through 2030. This deal highlights the shift in AI development from just software to the physical infrastructure — cables, switches, power, and floor space. Fiber-optic cables, transmitting data as light, play a crucial role in quickly moving information within massive data centers.
January 27, 2026
SK Hynix eyes US AI investment unit to steer $6.9 billion in SK Group bets
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SK Hynix eyes US AI investment unit to steer $6.9 billion in SK Group bets

SK Hynix confirmed it’s weighing the launch of a U.S. subsidiary dedicated to AI investments, following reports from local media about the company's plans to set up such a unit. According to Maeil Business Newspaper, this new entity might oversee roughly 10 trillion won in AI-related assets currently held overseas by SK Group affiliates. Memory is becoming a critical choke point in the AI hardware race. High-bandwidth memory — a stacked DRAM placed close to AI chips — speeds up data transfer while cutting power consumption. According to Macquarie Equity Research, SK Hynix held a 61% share of the HBM market last year, outpacing Samsung Electronics and Micron, Reuters reported earlier this month.
January 27, 2026
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