Oracle announced the immediate availability of key features from its Oracle AI Database 26ai via the January 2026 release update for on-premises deployment, though shares traded lower, declining 0.52%.
- Key enhancements detailed by VP Russ Lowenthal include mandatory Unified Audit and updated table space encryption to AES 256.
- The update provides initial support for hybrid key mechanisms designed for quantum protection.
- The stock closed at $192.61, significantly underperforming the 0.89% rally seen in the Nasdaq Composite.