Disney and Mattel are investing heavily in AI to optimize advertising content for AI agents and chatbots, aiming to enhance visibility and engagement. As AI-driven ecosystems evolve, brands like Kellogg's and media platforms are exploring cross-channel campaigns and AI-assisted shopping, anticipating broader integration into consumer experiences by 2027.

NVIDIA is pivotal to Anthropic's AI growth, fueling its Claude AI platform with essential GPUs. With significant investment from Microsoft and Amazon, Anthropic's revenue is projected to soar, benefiting Broadcom through substantial hardware orders.

SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, merging it with the Grok chatbot maker to potentially form the world's most valuable private company, valued at $1.25 trillion. The merger aims to develop space-based AI data centers to ease environmental and grid stress, aligning with Musk's vision of integrating AI and space technology.

OpenAI introduces Codex for Mac, a versatile command center for developers, integrating with various cloud hosts and offering advanced features like image generation and task automation. The launch includes temporary free access for some plans, doubling Codex usage since December 2025, as it attracts over a million developers globally.

The Cisco AI Summit 2026, aiming to shift AI from experiment to enterprise deployment, features industry leaders and emphasizes governance and risk management. The event, live-streamed by The Economic Times, encourages registration for business leaders and technologists interested in AI's practical applications.

New York City reports 16 deaths from extreme cold, surpassing previous estimates, as the mayor announces expanded outreach to unsheltered residents. Efforts include increased shelter capacity and relaxed intake rules to prevent further fatalities.

Oracle is making a significant investment in AI-driven expansion, with plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 through a mix of debt and equity. The company aims to capitalize on growing demand from major clients while managing substantial future lease obligations and competitive pressures.

Palantir Technologies reported a 70% spike in Q4 2025 revenue to $1.41 billion, surpassing expectations. Post-earnings, stocks jumped over 6% as the firm provided robust fiscal 2026 guidance.

Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University and Southern University of Science and Technology have discovered Fab5's ability to neutralize gammaherpesviruses by targeting a conserved gB epitope. The study highlights Fab5's potential for broad-spectrum vaccines, proving its efficacy in mice, non-human primates, and humanized mice.

Vietnamese engineer Phan Nguyen Hoang Long co-authored a Nature paper introducing Humanity’s Last Exam (HLE), a benchmark for evaluating AI's expert-level reasoning. As of early 2026, AI models like Grok 4 and Zoom AI show varied scores on HLE, revealing significant performance gaps compared to human experts, underscoring ongoing AI development challenges.