Breaking Tech: Jan 21 (5 stories)

Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Wed 21st January 2026

Humans&, a new AI startup founded by veterans from Anthropic, xAI, and Google, has successfully raised $480 million in seed funding, achieving a valuation of $4.48 billion. The company aims to create AI that enhances human capabilities rather than replacing them, marking a significant shift in the AI landscape.

In the UAE, G42 is set to receive advanced AI chips within months, positioning the nation as a key player in the global tech arena. This development is crucial as it supports the UAE's ambitions to lead in AI innovation.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, tech leaders underscored AI's growing role as a geopolitical tool, with comparisons drawn between AI chips and nuclear weapons. Concerns were also raised about the security risks posed by autonomous AI agents, which could jeopardize secure applications if granted excessive permissions. Meanwhile, Google DeepMind's CEO hinted at imminent breakthroughs in robotics, suggesting a transformative era for physical intelligence is on the horizon.