Here are the latest technology news, AI developments, and hottest AI tools for marketers on January 8, 2026:
Technology Updates and AI news
- Microsoft Advertising partnered with Publicis Media Exchange and Epsilon to make Epsilon’s consumer data accessible directly on the Microsoft Advertising Platform.
- OpenAI launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health experience that connects medical records and wellness apps with added privacy protections.
- Anthropic signed a term sheet for a $10 billion funding round valuing the AI company at $350 billion, with Coatue and GIC leading the deal.
- Spotify introduced Listening Activity and Request to Jam in Messages, showing real-time listening and enabling shared remote Jam sessions.
- Samsung outlined its TV roadmap at CES 2026, highlighting Vision AI Companion, larger premium displays, and new Micro RGB and OLED models.
Trending AI Tools
- GPTZero – designed to classify text written by major AI models, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, with a high degree of accuracy.
- Grubby AI – a web-based tool marketed as an “AI humanizer” designed to rewrite robotic text generated by models like ChatGPT into more natural language.
- Giga – an advanced AI platform designed to automate enterprise customer support by deploying autonomous agents that can handle complex workflows with high accuracy.
- Jobright AI – an AI-powered job search platform designed to streamline the hiring process for candidates by automating the most tedious aspects of job hunting.
- Delulu.Stream – an AI-powered web tool designed to reframe everyday text inputs into exaggerated, confidence-driven narratives.
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