Open Source News 7 January 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

LONDON, Jan 28, 2026, 17:31 GMT 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. AlphaGenome tackles the challenge by forecasting gene regulation—the switches
January 28, 2026
Google to Publish Android Source Code to AOSP Only Twice a Year in 2026: New Q2 & Q4 Schedule Explained
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Google to Publish Android Source Code to AOSP Only Twice a Year in 2026: New Q2 & Q4 Schedule Explained

Google has changed the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source-code release cadence. Starting in 2026, Android source drops will land in Q2 and Q4 only—raising big questions for developers and custom ROMs. January 7, 2026 — Google is making a major behind-the-scenes change to how (and how often) it publishes Android’s open-source code. A banner now displayed across the official Android Open Source Project (AOSP) documentation confirms that, effective in 2026, Google will publish Android source code to AOSP only in Q2 and Q4—a shift away from the more frequent cadence many developers and ROM communities have depended on. The
January 7, 2026

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  • Tesla pivots to robotics could unlock long-term value for investors
    February 7, 2026, 9:58 AM EST. Tesla signaled a strategic pivot by eliminating slower-selling X and S models and retooling those plants to build humanoid robots, expanding beyond cars into robotics and energy storage. The shift reframes Tesla as a technology play tied to broader global shifts, with the EV business funding investments in other areas. Still, the stock trades at a lofty valuation, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio far above its five-year average; critics say it limits conventional investors. Proponents argue the capital invested in robots could fuel long-term growth if demand takes off. Elon Musk's volatility can drive near-term swings. The plan will unfold over years, making the stock more suitable for long-term investors who can tolerate risk.

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