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Artificial Intelligence 14 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Amazon stock rises after AWS launches Europe-only “sovereign cloud” as AI buildout stays in focus

Amazon stock rises after AWS launches Europe-only “sovereign cloud” as AI buildout stays in focus

Amazon.com shares climbed about 0.7% to $238.20 in after-hours trading Thursday following the launch of a Europe-only “sovereign cloud” by its AWS unit. The new service keeps data and operations strictly within EU rules, with data centres physically and legally isolated from AWS’s other servers. Michael Hanisch, CTO of AWS Germany, said the setup could continue operating even if the EU lost internet access or if the U.S. restricted software exports. Microsoft and Alphabet’s Google are also targeting this regulated market segment.
15 January 2026
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Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Meta stock drops as Reality Labs layoffs and Wikipedia AI deal put costs in focus

Shares of Meta Platforms dropped 2.4% to $615.52 in early trading Thursday in New York, following a Wall Street Journal report that the Facebook parent cut about 1,500 jobs — roughly 10% — in its Reality Labs unit. Meta told the Journal the layoffs reflect a strategic shift, moving investment away from metaverse projects and focusing more on wearables and artificial intelligence.
15 January 2026
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Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft stock drops as Swiss antitrust probe, Wikipedia AI deals stack up ahead of earnings

Microsoft Corp’s shares dropped roughly 2.4% to $459.38 in early New York trading Thursday. The Invesco QQQ, which tracks the Nasdaq 100, slid about 1%, and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF dipped around 0.5%. Switzerland’s competition commission revealed it had launched a preliminary probe into Microsoft’s licensing fees after complaints from businesses and government bodies over steep price hikes. The regulator noted the findings could lead to a formal investigation. Microsoft said it would cooperate.
15 January 2026
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Palantir billboards pop up in Youngstown, sparking fresh talk about the AI firm’s next move

Palantir billboards pop up in Youngstown, sparking fresh talk about the AI firm’s next move

At least two new billboards carrying Palantir Technologies’ name have appeared around Youngstown, Ohio, setting off local speculation about why the data-software company is targeting the area and whether it is fishing for hires or something bigger. Palantir told a local outlet it picked Youngstown and other “historic industrial powerhouses” as part of an ad campaign tied to the AI push. https://www.wfmj.com/story/53382496/palantir-billboards-appear-in-youngstown-sparking-questions-and-speculation
15 January 2026
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Trump’s New AI Chip Tariff Jolts Nvidia Stock After Hours as AMD Holds Up

Trump’s New AI Chip Tariff Jolts Nvidia Stock After Hours as AMD Holds Up

Nvidia shares dipped 1.5% to $183.14 in after-hours trading Wednesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% tariff on certain advanced computing chips, including Nvidia’s H200 AI processor. Meanwhile, AMD, whose MI325X chip was also named in the White House fact sheet, gained 1.2%, closing at $223.60.
14 January 2026
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Microsoft stock slides as data-center power costs, Trump pressure rattle AI trade

Microsoft stock slides as data-center power costs, Trump pressure rattle AI trade

Microsoft shares dropped 2.6% on Wednesday, deepening a retreat in mega-cap tech amid investor concerns over the escalating expenses — and political hurdles — tied to building new AI data centers. The stock lost $12.17 to close at $458.50 in late U.S. trading. Meanwhile, the Invesco QQQ fell 1.3%, and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF slipped 0.7%.
14 January 2026
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Nvidia stock falls as China blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export approval

Nvidia stock falls as China blocks H200 AI chips despite U.S. export approval

Nvidia shares fell 2.2% to $181.77 in afternoon trading on Wednesday after Reuters reported Chinese customs officials were told the company’s H200 artificial intelligence chips are not permitted to enter China. Chinese officials also summoned domestic technology companies and warned them not to buy the chips unless necessary, while exemptions for universities and research work were being discussed, the report said. Rhodium Group strategist Reva Goujon said Beijing was “pushing” for bigger concessions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned April visit.
14 January 2026
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