AI Insider’s The Week Ahead in AI (Jan. 25-31)
This week, significant developments in AI include OpenAI’s global strategy expansion, highlighted by CEO Sam Altman’s upcoming visit to India for the AI Impact Summit 2026, showcasing the region’s growing role in AI adoption. Meanwhile, Meta has paused teen access to AI characters, reinforcing parental controls amid regulatory pressures. At Davos, AI leaders debated monetization and personalization in AI assistants, with Google prioritizing user trust over advertising. Deep33 Ventures emerged with a $150 million fund to invest in AI and quantum tech. Additionally, Anthropic revamped technical hiring assessments due to advancements in its Claude models, reflecting evolving AI capabilities in recruitment. Voice AI startup Bolna raised $6.3 million, tapping into India’s demand for voice automation. Upcoming earnings from major tech players, including Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple, will be reported this week. For more AI insights, check out AI Insider daily.
