Meta acquires AI startup Manus for over $2 billion to enhance its advertising strategies and drive revenue growth across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Chonnam National University unveils an AI campus initiative providing free access to eight generative AI tools for 30,000 users, enhancing education and research capabilities.
Salesforce introduces the Agentic Enterprise License Agreement for predictable flat-fee AI pricing, addressing CIO and CFO demands for cost certainty in 2026.
BRICS leaders urge a global framework for AI governance, emphasizing safe, ethical development amid projections of $15.7 trillion in potential AI value by 2030.
SoftBank acquires DigitalBridge for $4 billion to strengthen global digital infrastructure essential for next-generation AI advancements and deployment.
OpenAI launches the OpenAI Academy for News Organizations, offering on-demand training to enhance newsroom capabilities and foster responsible AI use in journalism.
Illinois enacts laws enhancing protections for immigrant students and regulating AI in education, including House Bill 3247 prohibiting discrimination based on immigration status.
AI adoption in India surges, with IT firms reporting 20-30% faster task completion, yet productivity growth stagnates, raising concerns over economic impact.
Amazon reveals strategic ad initiatives at CES 2026, leveraging AI and partnerships to enhance audience targeting and achieve 50% growth in non-endemic advertisers.