The AI Chat Party is Over. Here Comes the “Do Stuff” Era.
According to Inc., we’re moving from an era of AI synthesis to agentic AI that executes tasks. The key to winning in 2026? Letting your frontline employees drive the automation strategy.
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OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Health is a big, risky bet on AI doctors
OpenAI is launching a dedicated ChatGPT Health product, responding to over 230 million weekly health questions. It promises data siloing and app integrations, but the core AI still hallucinates. This is a massive move into a deeply regulated, high-stakes arena.
WhatsApp Groups Get Tags, Event Reminders, and Text Stickers
WhatsApp is rolling out a set of new features for its massive Groups user base. The updates include customizable member tags, event reminders, and the ability to turn any word into a sticker. It’s part of a continued effort to make group chats more functional and organized.
Nestlé’s CIO Says AI’s Real Value Isn’t Just Efficiency
Nestlé’s global CIO, Chris Wright, argues the company’s AI focus is on growth and better decision-making, not just efficiency. With a centralized data foundation, pilots in pricing and sales are scaling from Brazil to the Philippines. But AI is still a factor in broader cost-cutting that includes la
OpenAI’s New ChatGPT Health Wants Your Apple Health Data
OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Health, a new feature that integrates with Apple Health and other fitness apps. It’s designed to answer health questions but stresses it’s not for diagnosis. The feature is rolling out to a limited set of users first.
JPMorgan Dumps Proxy Advisors for Its Own AI System
JPMorgan Chase is cutting out the middleman in shareholder voting. The bank is ditching external proxy advisory firms and will instead use its own AI system, Proxy IQ, to analyze data from about 3,000 annual company meetings.
Microsoft’s AI Search Is So Bad It Spawned “Microslop”
A programmer’s viral video demonstrates Windows 11’s AI-powered search failing to work on its own suggested query. The clip has become a rallying point for the growing “Microslop” backlash against Microsoft’s all-in AI strategy for its operating system.
UK Spent £50M on Security, Still Got Hacked for Months
A new report reveals the UK’s Legal Aid Agency, despite a known “extremely high” cyber risk and £50 million in security funding, was compromised for four months in 2024-2025. The breach impacted sensitive data for legal aid applicants and providers, causing operational chaos.
Tim Cook’s Final Act at Apple: AI, Foldables, and a Successor
Tim Cook’s tenure at Apple is entering a critical phase. Analysts say his legacy will be defined by how he handles the AI race, a potential foldable iPhone, and picking his successor in a pivotal 2026.
China’s New AI Rules Target Mental Health Apps
China has posted a draft of new AI regulations that specifically govern services impacting human mental health. The proposed rules, open for public comment until January 25, 2026, would apply to any AI accessible within China, including foreign-made systems. This move highlights the global scramble