Elon Musk’s xAI faces tougher road building out data centers after EPA rule update

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Techme101

An updated rule from the EPA closed a loophole that allowed xAI to build its Memphis data center quickly using air-polluting turbines as a power source.

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Thinking Machines Cofounder’s Office Relationship Preceded His Termination

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Techme101

Leaders at Mira Murati’s startup believe Barret Zoph engaged in an incident of “serious misconduct.” The details are now coming to light.

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Google files to appeal search monopoly case

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Techme101

The appeal could delay any implementation of the finalized remedies.

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AI cloud startup Runpod hits $120M in ARR — and it started with a Reddit post  

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Techme101

Their startup journey is a wild example of how if you build it well and the timing is lucky, they will definitely come.

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California AG sends Musk’s xAI a cease-and-desist order over sexual deepfakes

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Techme101

The flood of AI-generated sexual imagery has spurred concern from state and congressional officials alike.

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Daily Tech Insider Unpacks AI Assistants’ Leap From Code to Chores

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

AI assistants move from hype to habit as Google, Anthropic, Salesforce, and LG roll out tools that automate work, healthcare, and home chores.
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Snowflake, Databricks challenger ClickHouse hits $15B valuation

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

The $400 million round was led by Dragoneer.

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TikTok quietly launches a microdrama app called ‘PineDrama’

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Think TikTok, but every single video you come across is a short episode of a fictional story.

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OpenAI has committed billions to recent chip deals. Some big names have been left out

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

OpenAI has inked multibillion-dollar deals with AI chipmakers including Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom and Cerebras.

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EPA rules that xAI’s natural gas generators were illegally used

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Techme101

Elon Musk’s AI company had installed and operated 35 natural gas turbines without permits, something the EPA now says was illegal.

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