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Amazon, Meta and Microsoft Join Wikimedia’s Commercial Platform for AI Training

Amazon, Meta and Microsoft Join Wikimedia’s Commercial Platform for AI Training
Amazon, Meta and Microsoft Join Wikimedia’s Commercial Platform for AI Training
January 15, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Wikipedia gained support from five more companies that use its content to train their artificial intelligence platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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AI’s New Math: More Power, Less Compute
AI’s New Math: More Power, Less Compute
January 15, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

The historical link between capability and operating expense in artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to fracture. Previously, as AI models get smarter, the cost to...

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State Street Deploys Infrastructure Platform for Tokenized Assets
State Street Deploys Infrastructure Platform for Tokenized Assets
January 15, 2026  |  Blockchain

Financial services and banking firm State Street has introduced an infrastructure platform for tokenized assets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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BlackRock Says AI Partnership Raises $12.5 Billion Toward $30 Billion Goal
BlackRock Says AI Partnership Raises $12.5 Billion Toward $30 Billion Goal
January 15, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

BlackRock has raised $12.5 billion in its artificial intelligence partnership with Microsoft, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Jan. 15), citing commentary from the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings...

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Swift Completes Tokenized Asset Trial With BNP Paribas
Swift Completes Tokenized Asset Trial With BNP Paribas
January 15, 2026  |  Blockchain

Swift said it has concluded a digital assets interoperability trial with a trio of banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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OpenAI Launches Plans for Data Centers and Robotics
OpenAI Launches Plans for Data Centers and Robotics
January 15, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

OpenAI is reportedly lining up suppliers to support a major product expansion over the next few years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate
Senate Crypto Regulation Markup Fizzles Over Stablecoin Yield Debate
January 15, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Getting crypto markets legislation passed in the U.S. is becoming as volatile as crypto markets themselves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Uber and Kroger Launch Nationwide Same-Day Delivery
Uber and Kroger Launch Nationwide Same-Day Delivery
January 15, 2026  |  Partnerships

Uber and its associated apps have launched a partnership with grocery chain Kroger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Goldman Ditches Consumer Credit as AI Takes Center Stage
Goldman Ditches Consumer Credit as AI Takes Center Stage
January 15, 2026  |  Earnings

The latest earnings from Goldman Sachs, released Thursday (Jan. 15), highlight a firm increasingly defined by digital engagement, artificial intelligence and automation, even as management...

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