Daily summaries of business-services AI, automation trends, and what matters most for agencies and reps. Highlights update automatically.
Industry AI trends
Updated Feb 01, 2026
Recent AI / automation moves across carriers, brokers, and tools.
Nvidia CEO pushes back against report that his company’s $100B OpenAI investment has stalled
TechCrunch AI - Jan 31, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that a recent report of friction between his company and OpenAI was “nonsense.”
MIM take: Huang's strong rebuttal highlights the importance of maintaining investor confidence in high-stakes tech partnerships. Agency owners should monitor these developments as they could influence market dynamics.
A peek inside Physical Intelligence, the startup building Silicon Valley’s buzziest robot brains
TechCrunch AI - Jan 31, 2026
If co-founder Lachy Groom has any doubts, he doesn’t show it. He’s working with people who've been working on this problem for decades and who believe the timing is finally right, which is all he needs to know.
MIM take: The emphasis on timing and expertise in Physical Intelligence's strategy underscores the critical role of innovation in agency growth. Owners should consider how emerging technologies can enhance their service offerings.
OpenClaw’s AI assistants are now building their own social network
TechCrunch AI - Jan 30, 2026
The viral personal AI assistant formerly known as Clawdbot has a new shell — again. After briefly rebranding as Moltbot, it has now picked OpenClaw as its new name.
MIM take: OpenClaw's shift towards a social network model illustrates the potential for AI to foster community engagement. Agency owners should explore how personalized technology can enhance client relationships.