AI goes mainstream at Davos, Anthropic's bullish outlook, and SoftBank's $30B bet on OpenAI.
Sean McLellan
Lead Architect & Founder
3 min read
Noon Update: January 28, 2026\n\n## AI Goes Mainstream at Davos 2026\nAt the World Economic Forum in Davos, over 200 tech leaders confirmed that AI has officially transitioned from experimental to essential. Industries across the board, particularly banking, are now heavily relying on AI for core operations like coding and analytics. The consensus? 2026 is the year of practical implementation.\n\n## Anthropic's Bullish Outlook\nAnthropic has reportedly hiked its 2026 revenue forecast by 20%, signaling strong confidence in its model adoption and enterprise partnerships. This comes as the competition heats up, with enterprises looking for reliable, steerable AI solutions.\n\n## SoftBank Eyes $30B OpenAI Investment\nIn a massive potential deal, SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $30 billion more in OpenAI. This capital injection could further accelerate the development of next-generation models and infrastructure, cementing OpenAI's position in the market.\n\n## Quick Hits\n- Dell at CES: Focused on hardware fundamentals, a refreshing "un-AI" briefing amidst the hype.\n- Security Watch: New reports on "Dark AI" models surfacing, reminding us that safety remains a critical priority.\n\nStay tuned for the 4 PM wrap-up.