IBM and e& Debut "Agentic AI" for Governance at Davos

Global technology group e& and IBM have unveiled a new "agentic AI" foundation at the World Economic Forum. Unlike traditional chatbots, these agents are embedded into core governance systems to autonomously interpret complex legal and regulatory compliance data. This marks a major shift toward AI that functions as a specialized, action-oriented digital auditor for large-scale enterprises. Read more: IBM and e& unveil agentic AI at Davos

Evernote 11 Launches with OpenAI-Powered "Conversational Intelligence"

Evernote has released version 11, its first major product overhaul in five years, featuring a suite of deep AI integrations. The update introduces an "AI Assistant" developed with OpenAI that allows users to chat with their entire note history, alongside "Semantic Search" which finds ideas based on meaning rather than keywords. It also features a new meeting tool that automatically transcribes and summarizes audio in real-time. Read more: Evernote Releases v11: A New Chapter in AI-Powered Productivity

OpenAI Report: 1 in 4 Users Now Use ChatGPT as a "Healthcare Ally"

A major new report from OpenAI reveals that over 40 million people now use ChatGPT daily for health-related questions. Interestingly, nearly 2 million messages per week are specifically focused on navigating the complexities of health insurance, such as comparing plans and handling billing claims. The data suggests that as trust in traditional systems sinks, AI is becoming the primary tool for medical self-advocacy. Read more: AI as a Healthcare Ally: How Americans navigate the system with ChatGPT

EU Council Approves Massive "AI Gigafactories" Across Europe

The European Union has officially cleared the way for the construction of "AI Gigafactories" to secure the continent's digital sovereignty. These massive compute centers will be dedicated to training large-scale AI models, giving European startups and researchers access to the supercomputing power typically reserved for US tech giants. The move is designed to close the global compute gap and protect Europe's semiconductor ecosystem. Read more: EU Council backs creation of AI gigafactories in Europe

Micron Warns of "Unprecedented" Memory Crunch Due to AI Demand

In a fresh warning to the tech industry, chipmaker Micron stated today that the surge in AI infrastructure is causing a severe shortage of high-end memory chips. This "crunch" is expected to last well into late 2026, potentially driving up the prices of smartphones and PCs as manufacturers compete for the same components used in AI servers. Some major smartphone brands are already trimming their 2026 shipment targets by up to 20%. Read more: Micron says AI-driven memory crunch is 'unprecedented'

Daily Tip: The "Semantic Search" Hack

With Evernote and Google both moving toward "Semantic Search" (searching by meaning), you no longer need to remember the exact title of a file. If you’re looking for a document but can't find it, try searching for the feeling or intentof the document instead of the keywords.

The Prompt (to use in your search bar or with your AI):

"Find that document where I was brainstorming ideas about a summer vacation that involved hiking but wasn't too expensive." (Instead of searching for "Summer 2025" or "Hiking Trip")