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Infrastructure United States

OpenAI and SoftBank Invest $1 Billion in SB Energy for Stargate Data Centers

On January 9, 2026, OpenAI and SoftBank Group each invested $500 million in SoftBank’s SB Energy as part of the Stargate AI infrastructure push. OpenAI also selected SB Energy to build and operate its 1.2 GW data center site in Milam County, Texas, tying model demand to power-and-campus execution partners.

Jan 9, 2026 5 min read
Industry United States

Microsoft Launches Copilot Checkout for In-Chat Agentic Commerce

On January 8, 2026, Microsoft unveiled Copilot Checkout—letting U.S. shoppers complete purchases inside Copilot without redirecting to merchant sites—powered with partners including PayPal, Shopify, and Stripe, and inventory from brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Ashley Furniture, and Etsy sellers. Merchants remain merchant of record; Shopify merchants face automatic enrollment after an opt-out window.

Jan 8, 2026 5 min read
Products United States

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health with Medical Record and Wellness Connections

On January 7, 2026, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health—a dedicated ChatGPT experience for health and wellness that can securely connect health data and apps so answers are grounded in the user’s own context. The launch included a waitlist, privacy-focused positioning for sensitive data, and companion materials on how Americans already use ChatGPT for healthcare questions.

Jan 7, 2026 5 min read