🤖 AI Tools and Technologies [22-Jan-2026]

 

AI TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES

AI Governance & Regulations

• 2026 Global AI Trends - https://www.dentons.com/en/insights/articles/2026/january/20/2026-global-ai-trends - Highlights six key legal, regulatory and governance developments shaping AI in 2026 that organizations should prioritize. (Source: Legal/Technology News)

• EU Harmonised Rules on AI - https://www.klgates.com/EU-and-Luxembourg-Update-on-the-European-Harmonised-Rules-on-Artificial-IntelligenceRecent-Developments-1-20-2026 - EU updates on AI regulations with high-risk systems in finance requiring compliance by August 2026. (Source: Legal Update)

• AI Governance Lessons for Businesses - https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2026/01/20/ai-governance-lessons-businesses-cant-ignore-in-2026/ - Discusses mandatory impact assessments for high-risk AI systems and disclosure requirements in consequential decisions. (Source: Forbes)

• Federal AI Standards Executive Order - https://federalnewsnetwork.com/artificial-intelligence/2026/01/with-a-new-executive-order-clearing-the-path-for-federal-ai-standards-the-question-now-is-whether-congress-will-finish-the-job/ - Federal approach to AI regulation with concerns about state patchwork creating innovation barriers. (Source: Federal News Network)

Music & Song Creation Tools

• Suno AI: 8 Things to Know - https://travisnicholson.medium.com/8-things-you-need-to-know-about-suno-ai-2026-b2109a047d3d - Practical tips for using Suno AI effectively for music generation in 2026. (Source: Medium)

• ElevenLabs Launches AI Music Platform - https://www.forbes.com/sites/charliefink/2026/01/21/elevenlabs-launches-ai-music-platform-enters-race-with-suno-and-udio/ - ElevenLabs Music generates full compositions from text prompts with editing tools for lyrics, timing, and instrumentation. (Source: Forbes)

Free AI/ML Training & Certifications

• Microsoft Credentials AI Challenge - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/microsoft-credentials-ai-challenge - Earn free Microsoft Applied Skills in AI between January 20 and March 2, 2026. (Source: Microsoft Learn)

• Best Free AI Courses & Certificates - https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-free-ai-courses-and-certificates-for-upskilling/ - Expert recommendations for top free AI courses mapping to actual job outcomes in 2026. (Source: ZDNet)