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Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology

Imagine the internet suddenly stops working. Payment systems in your local food store go down. Healthcare systems in the regional hospital flatline. Your work software tools, and all the information they contain, disappear.

The Conversation · Jan 21

'I think this is crazy': Anthropic's CEO takes a potshot at Nvidia and the US government for selling AI chips to China

It's not really biting the hands that feed it, more just a little nibble.

PC Gamer · Jan 21

Microsoft CEO says AI needs to have a wider impact or else it risks quickly losing ‘social permission’ — also says that the technology should benefit more people to avoid a bubble

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses AI's wider impact and what it needs to do to not be a bubble.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 21

Nvidia's long-awaited N1X Arm chip for the PC will be released within months according to a new report

N1X out by the end of March, next-gen N2 in 2027.

PC Gamer · Jan 21

OpenAI commits to 'paying our own way' so that Stargate AI data centers don't increase energy bills — will fund grid upgrades and even flexible loads to reduce stress on energy supply

OpenAI says it will ensure Stargate does not increase electricity prices in communities where it is building its data centers.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 21

Mercedes F1 expected to announce huge new multi-year partnership with technology giant

Mercedes will unveil its 2026 F1 livery on 22 January, with reports that it could also announce a major new partnership

Motorsport · Jan 21

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says AI needs to prove its worth in the real world, or it could lose public support — he's already frustrated with "slop" memes

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns that AI could potentially lose public support unless it is used to deliver tangible, real-world impact.

Windows Central · Jan 21

More problems: Google Pixel testers say the latest Android 16 beta is still crashing apps

Enrolled Pixel testers reported Microsoft app crashes once again, despite Google's latest update.

Android Central · Jan 21

Xbox Game Pass January Wave 2: Death Stranding and Space Marine 2 Headline Major Lineup Expansion

Microsoft reveals the second wave of Xbox Game Pass for January 2026, featuring Death Stranding: Director's Cut, Space Marine 2, and Ninja Gaiden.

International Business Times UK · Jan 21

Big Tech's AI tools crowd the classroom

Anthropic, Google and Microsoft want to win the hearts of teachers and students.

Axios · Jan 21