Meta's Nuclear AI Power, Siemens' CES Unveiling, and Stripe's Copilot Checkout - Daily AI Brief #363
January 10, 2026 -
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Meta has secured nuclear power to support its AI data centers, ensuring a stable energy supply for its operations. Meanwhile, Siemens has unveiled new AI technologies at CES 2026, showcasing advancements in automation and smart systems. Accenture has invested in Profitmind to enhance its retail AI capabilities.
Stripe and Microsoft have launched Copilot Checkout, a new AI-driven payment solution. Lambda is seeking $350 million in pre-IPO funding to expand its AI initiatives. Lightspeed Commerce has introduced AI solutions for the retail and hospitality sectors, aiming to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency.
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Meta has secured nuclear power to support its AI data centers, ensuring a stable energy supply for its operations. Meanwhile, Siemens has unveiled new AI technologies at CES 2026, showcasing advancements in automation and smart systems. Accenture has invested in Profitmind to enhance its retail AI capabilities.
Stripe and Microsoft have launched Copilot Checkout, a new AI-driven payment solution. Lambda is seeking $350 million in pre-IPO funding to expand its AI initiatives. Lightspeed Commerce has introduced AI solutions for the retail and hospitality sectors, aiming to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency.
Meta Partners with Nuclear Firms for AI Data Center Power
Meta has entered agreements with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra to secure nuclear energy for its AI data centers, targeting 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035. Read more
Siemens Unveils AI Technologies at CES 2026
At CES 2026, Siemens introduced new AI technologies for the industrial sector, including the Digital Twin Composer and a partnership with NVIDIA for an Industrial AI Operating System. Read more
Accenture Invests in Profitmind for Retail AI
On January 8, 2026, Accenture announced its investment in Profitmind, aiming to enhance AI solutions in retail by automating key processes. Read more
Stripe and Microsoft Launch Copilot Checkout
On January 8, 2026, Stripe announced a collaboration with Microsoft to launch Copilot Checkout, enabling users to purchase products directly within the Copilot chat interface. Read more
Lambda Seeks $350 Million in Pre-IPO Funding
AI cloud infrastructure provider Lambda is looking to raise $350 million before a potential IPO, with Mubadala Capital leading the funding round. The funding involves selling stock at a discount to the IPO price. Read more
Lightspeed Commerce Introduces AI for Retail and Hospitality
On January 9, 2026, Lightspeed Commerce Inc. announced the launch of Lightspeed AI, an AI-powered tool aimed at improving decision-making for retail and hospitality merchants. Read more
Apella Raises $80 Million for AI Health Platform
US-based health technology company Apella has secured $80 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI platform for hospitals, focusing on improving operational efficiency through computer vision and machine learning. Read more
Arm Holdings Launches 'Physical AI' Unit for Robotics
On January 7, 2026, Arm Holdings announced the formation of a 'Physical AI' unit to boost its role in the robotics market, especially in the automotive industry. Read more
OpenAI and SoftBank Invest $1 Billion in AI Data Centers
SB Energy, under SoftBank Group, partners with OpenAI to build AI data centers in the U.S., each investing $500 million. The initiative includes a 1.2 GW data center in Milam County, aiming to boost local economy and job creation. Read more
MiniMax Shares Double on Hong Kong Debut
MiniMax Group, a Chinese AI company, experienced a significant surge in share value during its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, closing at HK$345 per share from an initial HK$165. Read more
US Justice Department Forms AI Task Force
The US Justice Department has established a task force to address state regulations that could impede AI innovation, following an executive order from President Trump. Read more
Harvey Expands with Dublin Office and New Jobs
Harvey, a legal AI startup supported by OpenAI, plans to open a new office in Dublin by March 2026, creating 20 new job opportunities. The expansion aims to leverage Dublin's talent and market access. Read more
Red Hat and NVIDIA Expand AI Collaboration
On January 6, 2026, Red Hat announced an expanded partnership with NVIDIA to enhance AI solutions, including optimized support for the NVIDIA Rubin platform. Read more
Danske Bank Appoints First Head of AI
Danske Bank has appointed Dr. Fiona Browne as its first head of Artificial Intelligence. She will lead a new AI centre of excellence in Belfast as part of the bank's investment in AI and Data. Read more
ConvoGPT Unveils AI System for Sales and Operations
On January 8, 2026, ConvoGPT introduced ConvoGPT OS, an AI system aimed at automating sales and operations by replacing human roles. The company also announced a partnership with ElevenLabs to integrate AI voice technology. Read more
Microsoft and Hexagon Robotics Collaborate on Industrial Humanoid Robots
The partnership between Microsoft and Hexagon Robotics focuses on deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in industrial sectors, utilizing Microsoft's cloud and AI with Hexagon's robotics expertise. Read more
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