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Microsoft to use nuclear energy to power AI.

Also, Oracle's CEO foresees AI watching everything you do.

Plus, Yuval Noah Harari warns AI could threaten democracy by manipulating emotions.

Oh yeah, and ChatGPT started messaging users first.

So, grab your beverage of choice.

Here’s your weekly dose of AI news.

Today’s newsletter includes:

• 📰 AI NEWS RECAP

• 🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

• 🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

• ⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

• 📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

Microsoft Goes NUCLEAR For AI

Three Mile Island is BACK...to Power Microsoft's AI.

The infamous nuclear plant is restarting a reactor shuttered in 2019.

Why does Microsoft need all that nuclear juice?

Two words: Artificial Intelligence

As Microsoft races to dominate fields like AI, it needs massive amounts of always-on electricity to power its data centers.

🌡️ Meltdown Memories

Three Mile Island was the site of the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history in 1979.

😱 A partial meltdown released radiation and sparked widespread fear of nuclear power.

However, the nuclear reactor was operational until 2019 when it was no longer able to compete against more cost effective energy sources like natural gas.

🔌 Powering Up for AI

Now, Unit 1 reactor (separate from the 1979 incident) will reopen under a 20-year deal with Microsoft.

💸 Deal is expected to create 3,400 jobs and add $16B to the local economy.

🔋 800+ megawatts will feed Microsoft's growing AI electricity needs.

⚛️ Key Takeaways

☑️ Surging energy demand from AI

☑️ Concerns over safety and waste storage

☑️ Nuclear's potential as a reliable, carbon-free power source

As Big Tech races to dominate AI, nuclear energy may play a key role in keeping data centers humming 24/7.

My Take 🤔

The Three Mile Island-Microsoft partnership sparks an intriguing debate about nuclear energy's role in powering the AI revolution.

Supporters argue that nuclear provides a necessary source of reliable, carbon-free electricity for energy-intensive AI data centers.

Skeptics question the wisdom of relying on nuclear power, given the risks demonstrated by Three Mile Island and other disasters.

The pursuit of AI progress must not come at the expense of safety and sustainability.

How do you feel about using nuclear energy to power AI?

Mind you the AI data centers will likely be attached to or in close proximity to the nuclear reactors…

Microsoft Copilot Studio Unveils Customizable AI Agents. Empowering businesses to create tailored AI solutions, Copilot Studio enables users to build and deploy agents across Microsoft 365 apps for enhanced productivity and automation.

Slack AI: Boosting Productivity with Generative AI. Slack introduces AI-powered features like instant conversation summaries and intuitive search, helping users find answers faster and declutter their workday while ensuring data security.

Sam Altman Steps Down From OpenAI’s Safety Board. With the establishment of an independent Safety and Security Committee and CEO Sam Altman stepping down from the board, OpenAI bolsters its governance, transparency, and collaboration efforts to ensure responsible AI development.

OpenAI Shifts from Non-Profit to For-Profit Structure. The AI research company transitions to a "capped-profit" model, aiming to attract investors and talent while maintaining its mission of developing safe and beneficial AI systems.

James Earl Jones' AI Voice Sparks Actor Concerns. The late actor's decision to allow AI recreation of his iconic Darth Vader voice raises questions about consent, compensation, and the future of voice acting in an AI-driven industry.

California Bans AI Actor Replacement Without Consent. New legislation prohibits using AI to create digital replicas of performers, living or deceased, without explicit permission, addressing growing concerns over AI's impact on the entertainment industry.

Runway Partners with Lionsgate for AI-Powered Filmmaking. The collaboration enables Lionsgate to leverage Runway's AI tools for pre-production and post-production, augmenting creative workflows while exploring new storytelling possibilities.

Oracle CEO Foresees AI-Powered Surveillance Networks. Larry Ellison believes AI will one day enable constant monitoring of citizens and law enforcement, raising concerns about biased datasets and potential for abuse.

Chipotle Pilots Robots to Streamline Food Prep. The restaurant chain is testing "Autocado" for guacamole prep and "Augmented Makeline" for building bowls and salads, aiming to enhance efficiency while maintaining culinary standards.

AI Set to Radically Transform Smartphones. Experts predict AI will make phones more intuitive and helpful within years, with advancements like visual intelligence, conversational assistants, and predictive interfaces reducing screen time.

Yuval Noah Harari Warns AI Threatens Democracy. The historian argues that AI's potential to manipulate emotions and decision-making could undermine democratic processes, urging for responsible development and safeguards.

TikTok Owner ByteDance to Design AI Chips with TSMC. The tech giant reportedly plans to develop semiconductors optimized for AI workloads, signaling its ambitions to become a major player in the AI hardware market.

Middle Eastern Funds Invest Billions in Top AI Startups. Oil-rich nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE are diversifying into tech, with investments in AI surging 5x in the past year as they back Silicon Valley giants.

ET Hunters Harness AI to Discover Unusual Space Phenomena. A team of astronomers is using advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of cosmic data, uncovering peculiar signals that could indicate extraterrestrial intelligence.

LinkedIn Trains AI Models with User Data, Opt-Out Hard to Find. The platform will use account information to train algorithms, promising enhanced features, but the opt-out process is buried in settings, raising concerns about data privacy and user consent.

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Meta and Ray-Ban Extend Smart Glasses Partnership Beyond 2030. The two companies announce plans to collaborate on multiple generations of fashionable AR eyewear, leveraging Meta's technology and Ray-Ban's iconic brand to bring smart glasses to the masses.

Snap's Standalone AR Glasses Blend Mixed Reality, AI, and Outdoor Use. The latest iteration of Snap's Spectacles features auto-dimming lenses, hand tracking, and a dedicated OS, pushing the boundaries of AR wearables for developers.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Discover the 12 groundbreaking ways to use OpenAI’s new ‘o1’ model.

From animating simulations and solving puzzles to creating detailed business plans, this model redefines what AI can do.

It’s highly accurate in coding, math, science, and generating advanced explanations.

You’ll see how ChatGPT-01 excels in brainstorming, crafting interactive dashboards, building web apps, and simulating real-life physics.

Perfect for developers, businesses, and AI enthusiasts looking to leverage AI for next-level problem-solving and innovation

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

Intellectia: An AI-powered investment research platform that delivers comprehensive financial data, stock and technical analysis, news aggregation, and research recommendations.

Designed for investors, traders, and analysts, it streamlines the research process with advanced insights, helping users make informed financial decisions while staying updated on market trends.

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⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

Wix AI Website Builder: Need help creating a website for your business?

Give ‘Wix AI Website Builder’ a try today!

🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK

LinkedIn is offering FREE AI courses.

No payment required.

Register today!

(What are you waiting for?)

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.

You’re an AI environmental planner. Design a self-sustaining city on Mars that accommodates 1 million humans with detailed descriptions of its energy, food, and waste systems.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite image generator.

an athlete running, full of energy smiling and sweating

Not paying for Midjourney or DALL-E 3?
Click here for Microsoft’s FREE image creator.

Send your image here to be featured next week!

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