Daily Robot News
January 16, 2026
Summary
AI Hardware Wars
Apple-Google deal sidelines ChatGPT on iPhone, TSMC reports record $16B profit from AI chip surge, SK hynix drops $13B on massive HBM memory plant
Energy & Climate
New York Governor Hochul wants 8GW nuclear fleet expansion, UK offshore wind beats gas prices by 40%, China and India cut coal power for first time since 1970s
Tesla Transitions
Tesla loses EV race but stock soars on robotaxi dreams, Musk kills one-time FSD purchases for subscription-only model starting February, BMW teases quad-motor electric M3 for 2027
In Other News
X stops Grok from undressing real people images, SpaceX preps first Starship launch from Cape Canaveral, Belgian startup Aikido Security hits unicorn status