2 February 2026

AI news today 23

Explore the today's AI news sorted and grouped by topic.

Funding

Nvidia CEO denies he’s ‘unhappy’ with OpenAI

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Fyra Fyra's Brief

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirms the company's 'huge' investment in OpenAI, despite earlier speculation about the deal's status.

Why it matters

Nvidia's clarification on its investment in OpenAI provides much-needed reassurance for investors and fans of the company, but the specifics of the deal remain unclear.

Jensen Huang Speaks on OpenAI Financing

www.bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com ·
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Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang expressed confidence in OpenAI's financing prospects, stating his company's intention to participate in future investment rounds.

Why it matters

Nvidia's support for OpenAI financing indicates a growing partnership in the AI space.

Companies

Fyra Fyra's Brief

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk may be merging several ventures into a single conglomerate, sparking concern over regulation and market dominance.

Why it matters

Elon Musk's empire expansion raises questions about regulation and the feasibility of creating a modern conglomerate.

Products

Regulation

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India offers foreign cloud providers a tax holiday until 2047 to attract AI computing investment, despite power shortages and water stress.

Why it matters

This move could position India as a major hub for AI computing, but it will require addressing the country's infrastructure challenges.

Indonesia ‘conditionally’ lifts ban on Grok

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Indonesia has lifted its ban on xAI's Grok chatbot after xAI outlined steps to prevent misuse, while Malaysia and the Philippines previously lifted their bans.

Why it matters

The ban lift on Grok may signal that xAI is implementing measures to prevent its chatbot's misuse, but global scrutiny remains.

Fyra Fyra's Brief

The United Nations and India's Economic Survey have issued warnings about AI's potential to create social and economic divides as job losses accelerate, and a possible global financial crisis in 2026.

Why it matters

This article highlights the pressing need for governments and societies to address the risks and challenges presented by AI, rather than dismissing them as mere predictions.

Research

Developer Tools

Fyra Fyra's Brief

AI agents should be managed using management 101 skills, with tasks suitable for automation, delegation, or manual handling determined by human baseline time, probability of success, and AI process time.

Why it matters

This article provides practical advice on managing AI agents and delegating tasks for AI professionals.

Infrastructure

Ai Safety

Fyra Fyra's Brief

ChatGPT and other AI tools are increasingly citing Elon Musk's AI-generated encyclopedia, Grokipedia, as a source, raising concerns about accuracy and misinformation.

Why it matters

The increased citations to Grokipedia by chatbots raise concerns about the spread of misinformation and the need for more rigorous fact-checking and human oversight in AI-generated sources.

Fyra Fyra's Brief

Moltbot, a viral AI assistant, has security red flags, including exposed credentials and prompt injection attacks, prompting security experts to caution users against using the AI without proper configuration and precautions.

Why it matters

AI professionals should exercise caution when exploring new AI assistants, such as Moltbot, and follow security best practices to mitigate potential risks to their data and systems.

Open Source

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A ZDNET reporter attempted to download and run an AI model on a MacBook Pro, expecting ease and quick results. However, the experience turned out to be painfully slow, requiring a significant amount of time to process even simple tasks.

Why it matters

Running AI models locally can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive task, requiring a significant amount of time, memory, and patience, which might not be feasible for everyone, highlighting the need for efficient cloud-based solutions.

Tutorials