tech
January 27, 2026
At Davos, tech CEOs laid out their vision for AI’s world domination
Tech chiefs waxed poetic about AI to delegates at Davos. Plus, the ‘human’ drama of AI startups and why Tesla is thriving in Texas

TL;DR
- Delegates at the World Economic Forum in Davos were impressed by AI's potential, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussing global data center distribution.
- Despite widespread excitement, concerns exist about an AI investment bubble, with some industry leaders acknowledging the 'bubble-like' nature of current investments.
- AI startups like Thinking Machines Lab and Humans& have raised billions in venture capital with limited or no product launches, driven by dreams and ambitious goals.
- Texas has adopted a hands-off regulatory approach to autonomous vehicles, allowing Tesla to operate driverless Robotaxis with fewer requirements than in California.
- Tesla has removed human safety monitors from some of its Robotaxis in Austin, Texas, highlighting the state's lenient regulations compared to California's multi-stage testing and permitting process.
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