L’Oréal invests $383M in Indian AI tech hub — French beauty giant builds a new innovation center in Hyderabad focused on AI‑driven beauty solutions and tech jobs. 👉 https://www.reuters.com/world/india/loreal-invest-383-million-indian-tech-hub-2026-01-21/

EU phase‑out of high‑risk tech draws pushback — Brussels proposes tightening rules around critical tech components, triggering criticism from Huawei. 👉 https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/eu-phase-out-high-risk-tech-targets-huawei-chinese-companies-2026-01-20/

Meta’s new AI team delivers first key models internally — Progress at Meta’s Superintelligence Labs suggests deep R&D momentum beyond public launches. 👉 https://www.reuters.com/technology/metas-new-ai-team-has-delivered-first-key-models-internally-this-month-cto-says-2026-01-21/

Intel earnings spotlight AI data center demand — Intel signals turnaround prospects as strong demand for AI tools boosts data center‑related chip orders. 👉 https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/intel-results-spotlight-turnaround-efforts-ai-data-centers-boost-chip-demand-2026-01-21/

Gates Foundation and OpenAI team up for AI health in Africa — $50M initiative aims to expand AI in health systems across several countries. 👉 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/gates-openai-team-up-ai-health-push-african-countries-2026-01-21/

Eightfold sued over AI hiring profiling — Class action alleges AI HR tool violates credit‑reporting laws by scoring candidates without transparency. 👉 https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/ai-company-eightfold-sued-helping-companies-secretly-score-job-seekers-2026-01-21/

OpenAI confirms plan for first 2026 hardware device — Company eyeing consumer AI hardware with design help from former Apple talent; debut expected later in the year. 👉 https://www.axios.com/2026/01/19/openai-device-2026-lehane-jony-ive

OpenAI hardware progress continues with design hires — Additional former Apple engineers join OpenAI’s hardware efforts, fueling speculation about upcoming products. 👉 https://www.t3.com/tech/openai-on-track-for-hardware-launch-this-year-jony-ives-team-nabs-another-former-apple-employee-to-help-out

Medical AI startup OpenEvidence doubles valuation — Healthcare AI company raises funds at a $12B valuation, spotlighting clinical AI’s growth trajectory. 👉 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/medical-ai-startup-openevidence-doubles-valuation-12-billion-latest-round-2026-01-21/

TE Connectivity forecasts profit on strong AI tools demand — Component maker sees AI‑fueled demand lifting orders across industrial and data center segments. 👉 https://www.reuters.com/technology/te-connectivity-forecasts-upbeat-second-quarter-profit-strong-ai-tools-demand-2026-01-21/

OpenAI pushes “OpenAI for Countries” initiative — Organization seeks to expand global AI participation in public sectors like education and disaster planning. 👉 https://www.reuters.com/business/davos/openai-seeks-increase-global-ai-use-everyday-life-2026-01-21/