AI Job Cuts Loom by 2026, DPIIT Extends Copyright Talks, 'AI Slop' Explained

• Goldman Sachs warns of a fresh wave of AI-driven job cuts by 2026 as companies prioritize cost-cutting and efficiency.
• DPIIT extends public consultation on the generative AI–copyright framework until February 6, 2026, allowing more stakeholder input.
• Elon Musk provided tips for users to generate more detailed and cinematic AI images and videos using xAI’s Grok Imagine.
• 'AI Slop' is explained as the phenomenon of the internet becoming repetitive and generic due to widespread AI-generated content.

Why It Matters: AI's influence expands, impacting jobs, regulations, and online content quality, demanding constant vigilance.