Here are the current technology news, significant AI developments, and trending AI tools on January 12, 2026:
Tech News and AI Developments
- Meta signed agreements with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo to secure up to 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear energy to power the U.S. AI data centers.
- TikTok introduced the “For You” Calendar, a physical weekly planner created in collaboration with Linda Tong Planners, to help families organize their time and discuss digital habits.
- OpenAI and SoftBank Group invested $1 billion in SB Energy and signed a lease for a 1.2 GW data center to expand U.S. AI infrastructure.
- NVIDIA has released new warehouse and catalog enrichment AI blueprints to help retailers automate operations and product data across their retail pipelines.
- Perplexity and Harvard researchers found that most AI agents focus on productivity, learning, and research rather than simply automating tasks.
Trending AI Tools
- Wsup AI – an AI chat platform offering free AI chatbot characters.
- Halo AI – a next-generation influencer marketing platform built to streamline how brands find and work with creators.
- Chai AI – a platform that enables users to interact with AI-powered chatbots without requiring specialized software.
- Gauth AI – a leading educational tool that uses artificial intelligence to help students solve complex homework problems in seconds.
- Question AI – a powerful homework assistant designed to help students and professionals find accurate answers quickly.
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