Hacker News Recap January 12th, 2026 | Statement from Jerome Powell
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Jan 13, 2026 In this recap, Jerome Powell's cautious statement on monetary policy sparks intrigue about inflation. Discover how Cowork's innovative Claude Code enhances productivity by automating tasks. Apple’s decision to integrate Gemini aims to elevate Siri's language skills. Floppy disks make a surprising return as fun remote controls for kids. Learn about an LLM trained solely on language from the 19th century. Plus, explore shifts in American grocery shopping due to Ozempic, and why XFCE remains a favorite among Linux users.
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Fed Caution Shapes Tech Funding
- Jerome Powell framed the Fed's stance as cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
- The statement signals that monetary policy decisions will directly influence tech investment and funding cycles.
AI Assists Developers, Not Replaces Them
- Cowork (Clawed) represents the trend of AI tools augmenting developer workflows rather than replacing them.
- Community interest focuses on how such tools streamline documentation and project management around coding.
Apple Taps Gemini For Siri
- Apple choosing Gemini for Siri signals intensified competition in AI assistants and deeper model-sharing between big tech.
- Privacy and data management concerns accompany reliance on a Google-developed model inside Apple products.