OpenAI and Gates Foundation Team Up for AI Healthcare in Africa - Daily AI Brief #373
January 22, 2026 -
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OpenAI is making strides in energy efficiency by investing in upgrades for its data centers. Meanwhile, Google DeepMind's CEO discusses the company's focus on robotics and its approach to startup funding. In other news, Nvidia has invested in the AI startup Baseten, and the Gates Foundation has partnered with OpenAI to launch an AI healthcare initiative in Africa.
Additionally, consumers have shifted their spending habits, spending more on apps than games in 2025. Adobe Acrobat has introduced AI features for editing and summaries, and GPTZero has developed a tool to identify hallucinated citations at NeurIPS. The UK Government has allocated £23 million towards AI and EdTech for schools, and AheadComputing has secured $30 million for RISC-V AI processors.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
OpenAI is making strides in energy efficiency by investing in upgrades for its data centers. Meanwhile, Google DeepMind's CEO discusses the company's focus on robotics and its approach to startup funding. In other news, Nvidia has invested in the AI startup Baseten, and the Gates Foundation has partnered with OpenAI to launch an AI healthcare initiative in Africa.
Additionally, consumers have shifted their spending habits, spending more on apps than games in 2025. Adobe Acrobat has introduced AI features for editing and summaries, and GPTZero has developed a tool to identify hallucinated citations at NeurIPS. The UK Government has allocated £23 million towards AI and EdTech for schools, and AheadComputing has secured $30 million for RISC-V AI processors.
OpenAI Invests in Energy Upgrades for Data Centers
OpenAI is investing in energy infrastructure upgrades for its Stargate data centers in Texas, Wisconsin, and Michigan to prevent local electricity price increases and support community energy needs. Read more
Google DeepMind CEO on Robotics and Startup Funding
At the World Economic Forum, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis announced upcoming advancements in robotics, including a partnership with Boston Dynamics to enhance Atlas robots with AI for use in Hyundai's plants. Read more
Nvidia Invests in AI Startup Baseten
Nvidia has invested in AI startup Baseten during a funding round that raised $300 million, increasing Baseten's valuation to over $5 billion. This investment highlights Nvidia's focus on enhancing AI inference capabilities. Read more
Gates Foundation and OpenAI Launch AI Healthcare Initiative in Africa
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI have announced a $50 million initiative to enhance primary healthcare in Africa, starting in Rwanda, by leveraging AI technology. Read more
Consumers Spend More on Apps Than Games in 2025
A report by Sensor Tower reveals that in 2025, global consumer spending on non-game mobile apps surpassed that on games, reaching approximately $85 billion. This shift was driven by the increasing adoption of generative AI apps. Read more
Adobe Acrobat Adds AI for Editing and Summaries
Adobe has introduced AI tools in Acrobat to enhance file editing and generate podcast summaries, enabling users to perform editing actions and create presentations from stored data. Read more
GPTZero Identifies Hallucinated Citations at NeurIPS
AI detection startup GPTZero found 100 hallucinated citations in 51 papers at the NeurIPS conference, raising concerns about AI-generated content accuracy in academic research. Read more
UK Government Invests £23 Million in AI and EdTech for Schools
The UK government has announced a £23 million investment in a pilot program to test AI and educational technology in over 1,000 schools and colleges across England. This initiative aims to evaluate the impact on student outcomes and teacher workload. Read more
AheadComputing Secures $30M for AI Data Center Processors
AheadComputing Inc. has raised $30 million in a Seed2 funding round to advance its RISC-V processor technology for AI data centers. The funding will aid in R&D and software innovation. Read more
Apple Developing AI Wearable Device
Reports indicate that Apple is working on an AI wearable device resembling a pin, potentially launching in 2027. This move aligns with OpenAI's plans to introduce its own AI hardware. Read more
YouTube Introduces AI Likeness for Shorts Creators
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced a new feature allowing creators to use their own AI likeness in Shorts. This initiative includes tools for managing likeness use and preventing unauthorized usage. Read more
Upscale AI Raises $200 Million for AI Networking
On January 21, 2026, Upscale AI, Inc. announced securing $200 million in Series A funding to develop AI networking infrastructure, led by Tiger Global, Premji Invest, and Xora Innovation. Read more
Mistral AI to Open Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru
French AI company Mistral AI is set to establish a Global Capability Center in Bengaluru, India, to tap into local engineering talent and advance research on large language models. Read more
Google Cloud Opens New Region in Bangkok
Google Cloud has launched a new cloud region in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of a USD $1 billion investment to enhance digital infrastructure and AI capabilities in the country. Read more
Apple to Transform Siri into AI Chatbot
A report indicates that Apple plans to revamp Siri into an AI chatbot, similar to ChatGPT, with integration expected in iOS 27. Read more
Anthropic Revises 2025 Gross Margin to 40% Amid Revenue Growth
Anthropic has adjusted its 2025 gross margin projection to 40% due to increased inference costs, while expecting revenue to rise to $4.5 billion. The company faces challenges in managing costs as it competes with OpenAI. Read more
Zanskar Challenges DOE's Geothermal Estimates
Zanskar co-founder Carl Hoiland claims that the U.S. Department of Energy's geothermal power estimate is too low, highlighting the potential of conventional geothermal energy. The company is leveraging AI to discover new sites and has revived a power plant in New Mexico, securing $115 million in funding for further exploration. Read more
Preply Valued at $1.2 Billion After Series D Funding
Language learning platform Preply has reached a $1.2 billion valuation following a successful Series D funding round, highlighting its growth and resilience amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Read more
OpenAI to Launch First Device in 2026
OpenAI is planning to release its first hardware device, potentially a pair of earbuds, in 2026. The device, codenamed 'Sweet Pea', is expected to feature a custom processor for local operation. Read more
Anthropic Updates Claude's Constitution
Anthropic has released a revised version of Claude’s Constitution, focusing on ethical principles for its chatbot. The update, presented at the World Economic Forum, emphasizes user safety and ethical behavior. Read more
Datarails Raises $70 Million for AI Financial Solutions
Datarails has secured $70 million in Series C funding to enhance its AI-driven financial solutions. The investment will aid the company's growth in the financial technology sector. Read more
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