Top Stories
AI & Machine Learning
- The adoption of AI in music is inevitable and should focus on data-driven benefits for artists rather than suppression. Fast Company
- OpenAI published an article discussing how AI can empower individuals and unlock productivity, growth, and opportunity. OpenAI
- An analysis suggests that issues surrounding Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot were an inevitable consequence of its rapid development and stated mission. The Verge
Cybersecurity & Cyberwar
- Google-owned Mandiant publicly released comprehensive Net-NTLMv1 rainbow tables, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to migrate away from the deprecated, insecure authentication protocol. Cyber Security News
- Microsoft’s January 2026 security update caused significant issues, including credential prompt failures in Remote Desktop connections, requiring an emergency out-of-band fix. Cyber Security News
Regulation & Digital Policy
- Coinbase’s actions are reported to have complicated the crypto industry’s legislative efforts, potentially derailing the CLARITY Act which aims to define crypto market operations in the US. The Verge
Tech Economy & Markets
- Analysts predict that the increasing demand from AI will lead to permanent and sharp price increases for NAND components used in SSDs, with no clear ceiling in sight. TechRadar Pro
- Italian startups at CES presented advanced solutions in security, robotics, energy, and training, showcasing the country’s ability to translate technological competencies into concrete business models. Il Sole 24 Ore
Infrastructure, Cloud & Chips
- Researchers achieved a world internet speed record of 430,000 Gbps over standard optical fiber, demonstrating significant untapped capacity for future ultra-fast networks. TechRadar Pro
- New technology allows for wireless charging of drones up to 2km away using kilowatt-class lasers and lightweight chargers, potentially enabling indefinite drone flight. TechRadar Pro
Tech briefing automatically generated on 19 January 2026.