Research 12 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Google AI Overviews Accuracy Questioned Again as Study Points to Millions of Wrong Answers an Hour
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Google AI Overviews Accuracy Questioned Again as Study Points to Millions of Wrong Answers an Hour

A New York Times analysis found Google’s AI Overviews answered factual questions correctly 91% of the time after switching to Gemini 3, but still produced millions of errors at scale. Google disputed the study’s methods and warned users to verify information. Some errors included basic facts, such as museum dates and hall of fame listings. The feature remains widely used, with over 2 billion monthly users.
April 14, 2026
Singapore’s S$1 billion AI research bet: new push to keep pace with U.S., China by 2030
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Singapore’s S$1 billion AI research bet: new push to keep pace with U.S., China by 2030

Singapore will invest over S$1 billion in public AI research by 2030, officials announced Saturday. The plan targets basic research, industry applications, and talent development, with funds channeled to new research centres. Rising power and water costs linked to AI and data centre expansion were cited as concerns. The initiative forms part of the National AI Strategy 2.0.
January 24, 2026
Here’s what researchers reported, based on teens enrolled in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study:
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Here’s what researchers reported, based on teens enrolled in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study:

Passive monitoring of 640 U.S. teens’ Android phones found average school-hour use at 1.16 hours daily, with social media apps most used. Older teens and those from lower-income households logged more time. Nearly all schools report smartphone policies, but the study shows high use persists. New Jersey and Kansas are moving to tighten enforcement, with New Jersey mandating phone restrictions statewide by 2026–27.
January 12, 2026