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Jan 21, 2026 Anthropic's CEO raises eyebrows at Davos with a bold critique of Nvidia's chip exports. OpenAI rolls out an age prediction feature on ChatGPT, along with plans to integrate ads into the platform. Netflix is testing vertical video features to keep pace with TikTok. YouTube announces new AI tools for creators, aiming to differentiate high-quality content from 'AI slop.' Meanwhile, Elon Musk is pushing for a SpaceX IPO by 2026, looking to secure funds for ambitious projects.
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Anthropic Warns Over Chip Exports
- Anthropic's Dario Amodei publicly criticized U.S. chip export approvals and warned of national security risks.
- He compared the decision to "selling nuclear weapons to North Korea," signaling high-stakes concern about AI chip proliferation.
OpenAI Adds Age Checks And Chat Ads
- OpenAI has begun rolling out age-prediction to gate mature content and will require selfie verification to regain full access.
- The company is also trialing ad placements charged by view and courting advertisers before wider self-serve tooling.
Netflix Pushes Vertical Video & Mobile UI
- Netflix is expanding mobile vertical video and plans a revamped mobile UI to compete with social platforms.
- The company saw ad revenue hit $1.5B in 2025 and will roll vertical features broadly in 2026.