KeywordsAI, OpenAI, Google, Apple, SpaceX, revenue growth, advertising, AI data centers, leadership changes, technology trendsSummaryIn this episode of AI Ramblings, hosts Michael Parekh and Neil McQuinney discuss the latest trends in AI, including OpenAI’s revenue growth and infrastructure needs, Elon Musk’s vision for SpaceX and AI data centers, Google’s competitive edge with its Gemini platform, and Apple’s leadership changes in relation to AI strategy. They also explore the implications of advertising in AI, the ability of AI to generate new ideas, and the recent developments surrounding TikTok’s ownership. Elon Musk envisions AI data centers in space as a future opportunity. Apple’s leadership changes signal a renewed focus on AI. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/14/technology/ai-ideas-chat-gpt-openai.html Michael: Long trip for US TikTok: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/technology/tiktok-deal-oracle-bytedance-china-us.html?unlocked_article_code=1.GlA.k_AA.rNjpdy5oNvN9&smid=url-share CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/22/tiktok-forms-us-joint-venture-names-a-ceo.html FT: https://www.ft.com/content/59b91fc8-03a1-48df-9821-e2fdff24bd33 Axios: https://www.axios.com/2026/01/23/tiktok-deal-trump-app-ban AI-RTZ #605:Implications for other Chinese tech companies: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/business/tiktok-china-technology.htmlBurning Questions:

Source: New York Times January 25, 2026 06:31 UTC