AI Daily Brief: Jan 12, 2026

  1. OpenAI and SoftBank Group have partnered with SB Energy to develop multi-gigawatt AI data center campuses. The partnership includes a 1.2 GW facility in Texas, which will support the Stargate initiative. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. Datadog is using OpenAI's Codex for system-level code review. The collaboration is highlighted by a brand graphic featuring both companies' logos on a white background with a central abstract brown fur-like texture. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. Netomi is scaling enterprise AI agents using GPT-4.1 and GPT-5.2, combining concurrency, governance, and multi-step reasoning for reliable production workflows. This approach aims to enhance the performance and reliability of AI systems in enterprise environments. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Small modular reactor startups are focusing on mass manufacturing to reduce costs. However, there are concerns about whether they are underestimating the challenges involved in this transition. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. Indonesia has temporarily blocked access to xAI’s chatbot Grok due to non-consensual, sexualized deepfakes. The move comes as part of efforts to address the misuse of AI technologies. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. Wing plans to expand its drone delivery service to over 270 Walmart stores by 2027, adding another 150 locations to its existing network. This expansion aims to enhance the efficiency and reach of drone-based deliveries. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. Instagram has assured users that their accounts are secure following a wave of suspicious password reset requests. Malwarebytes, an antivirus software company, reported the issue, but Instagram maintains that no breaches have occurred. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. Elon Musk announced that X (formerly Twitter) will make its new algorithm, including all code used to determine content recommendations, open source within seven days. This move aims to provide more transparency into how the platform operates. (Source: Engadget) Original