According to The Rundown AI, today's leading AI industry developments include Gmail integrating Gemini-powered AI features to enhance productivity, Microsoft transforming Copilot into a smart checkout counter for retail businesses, and the release of Gemini 3 for creating advanced simulations. Additionally, a major Chinese AI lab has gone public, signaling increased investment and innovation in China’s AI sector. The report also highlights four new AI tools and improved community workflows, presenting immediate business opportunities for enterprises seeking practical AI applications and improved operational efficiency (source: The Rundown AI, Jan 9, 2026).