EC opens Digital Services Act investigation into X over Grok, Microsoft unveils Maia 200 AI chip, Nvidia announces three new Earth-2 AI weather models.
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Apple AirTag 2
Apple introduced the AirTag 2 with longer range, improved Precision Finding, and a louder speaker. The new second-gen Ultra Wideband chip boosts Precision Finding by up to 50% and extends Bluetooth range. Wrist-based finding now works on newer Apple Watch models, and Apple added privacy and anti-tracking protections. Pricing remains $29 or $99 for a four-pack, with preorders open and shipments later this week.
Source: 9to5Mac
X Investigated Over Deepfake AI
The European Commission opened a Digital Services Act probe into X over Grok’s ability to generate sexualised deepfakes of real people, following a similar UK investigation. X could face fines up to 6% of global revenue, and interim measures may be imposed if changes aren’t made.
Source: BBC
WhatsApp Designated a Very Large Online Platform
The European Commission also designated WhatsApp as a “very large online platform” under the DSA, making it the first messaging service subject to the EU’s strictest online rules. Public channels must now report on mitigating systemic risks to children and democracy, with the first report due in four months. Non-compliance can trigger investigations and fines up to 6% of global revenue.
Source: Euractiv
Microsoft Unveils Maia 200 AI Chip
Microsoft rolled out the Maia 200 AI chip, built on TSMC’s 3nm process. It claims 3x the FP4 performance of Amazon’s latest Trainium and stronger FP8 numbers than Google’s newest TPU. Maia 200 will run GPT-5.2 and other large models, with 100+ billion transistors and 30% better performance per dollar. Early access is open to researchers, developers, and open-source contributors.
Source: The Verge
Nvidia Launches New AI Weather Models
Nvidia introduced three Earth-2 models: Medium Range, Nowcasting, and Global Data Assimilation. Medium Range beats Google DeepMind’s GenCast on 70+ variables and forecasts up to 15 days out. Nowcasting targets 0–6 hour storm impacts using geostationary satellite data, and Global Data Assimilation compresses data prep that traditionally consumed half of supercomputing loads. Nvidia says the models increase access to high-quality forecasting for governments and industries.
Source: TechCrunch
Apple’s Siri Overhaul
Apple will preview a Gemini-powered Siri update in February through an iOS 26.4 beta, with a possible event for new features. The full overhaul, codenamed Campos, is planned for iOS 27 and WWDC in June, introducing a rebuilt conversational UI on a new Apple Foundation Model competitive with Gemini 3. Apple is also testing AI updates for Safari and core apps and continuing work on a HomePod-style smart display.
Source: Thurrott
TikTok US Outages
TikTok’s first weekend under new US ownership saw outages caused by a power failure at a US data center. The disruptions fueled conspiracy theories, compounded by new terms allowing more granular data collection, including precise location and stored AI interactions. The service is now mostly restored.
Source: Ars Technica
US DOT to Use AI for Rulemaking
ProPublica reports that the US administration plans to use Google’s Gemini to draft federal transportation regulations, testing AI-generated rulemaking at the Department of Transportation. The DOT’s general counsel emphasized speed and volume over precision, aiming to compress drafting timelines from months to roughly 30 days.
Source: ProPublica