January 30, 2026 · Issue #1
AI Weekly — January 30, 2026
This week: OpenAI launches free Prism research tool, Google AI Plus hits $7.99/month globally, NVIDIA supercharges local AI on RTX, lifetime AI access deals, fake crypto scams, and Tesla's $2B xAI investment.
What We Cover
Every Thursday, we publish a curated digest covering:
🛠️ New Tools
The latest AI tools and platforms worth knowing about — what launched, what's useful, and what to skip.
🆓 Free Opportunities
Free tiers, open source projects, grants, courses, and resources to level up without spending a dime.
⚠️ Scam Watch
AI-related frauds, bad actors, and sketchy practices to avoid. We call out the nonsense so you don't fall for it.
📰 The Big Picture
Major industry moves, policy changes, research breakthroughs, and trends shaping the AI landscape.