The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis AGI Timelines Shift Forward
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Jan 22, 2026 At Davos, top AI leaders are now predicting that artificial general intelligence could arrive in five years or even sooner. This shift in timelines is sparking urgent discussions about AI regulations and international cooperation. Google announced it won’t be diving into ads for its new Gemini model, while OpenAI solidified a significant partnership with ServiceNow. Compelling concerns arise around the economic disruptions expected from rapid AI developments, with some experts predicting most software engineering jobs could be automated in just 6 to 12 months. The world may not be ready for what's coming.
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Google Says No Ads In Gemini (For Now)
- Google currently denies plans to put ads into Gemini, though prior reporting suggested a 2026 rollout.
- The host expects Gemini's free version likely won't remain ad-free indefinitely.
Hyperscalers Lean Back To Established Chips
- Meta appears to deprioritize its in-house chip deployment and may buy AMD or TPU capacity to meet near-term needs.
- Hyperscalers may favor established vendors over bespoke silicon given accelerating compute demand.
OpenAI Partners With ServiceNow
- OpenAI signed a three-year deal to embed their models in ServiceNow, enabling agentic IT workflows.
- ServiceNow plans let agents perform tasks like restarting computers and accessing legacy data.