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💻 Microsoft revives old nuclear plant for AI and data centers
📹 Amazon unveils video generator
🌍 Google CEO Pichai announces $120M for global AI education
📚 AI tutorial: How to do hours of research in minutes
🗞️ Latest AI and tech news
🛠 New AI tools
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AI NEWS
MICROSOFT
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Microsoft has signed a deal with Constellation Energy to revive the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania to power its AI projects and data centers. The plant was the site of the worst nuclear accident in US history.
The Details:
Nuclear Revival: The plant, renamed Crane Clean Energy Center, will reopen by 2028, generating 3,400 jobs and adding $16 billion to Pennsylvania’s GDP.
Clean Energy Focus: Nuclear energy is seen as a stable, carbon-free solution to the tech sector’s growing energy needs, especially for AI.
Economic Impact: The 20-year agreement aims to boost the economy while reducing carbon emissions, with over $3 billion in taxes.
Controversy: Local activists question the revival, citing concerns about safety and the choice of nuclear over other sustainable energy sources.
Microsoft’s investment in nuclear energy marks a significant step toward meeting AI’s energy demands. However, the decision to revive Three Mile Island raises debates about nuclear power’s role in a carbon-free future.
AMAZON
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At Amazon’s annual Accelerate conference, Amazon Ads introduced Video Generator, a new feature using generative AI to help advertisers create video ads quickly and at no extra cost.
The Details:
This tool creates custom AI-generated video ads from a single product image, showcasing the product’s unique features and selling points.
Amazon also launched a live image capability for creating short, animated campaign visuals.
Video Generator was created in response to advertiser needs and consumer demand for more video content, as shown in a Wyzowl study where 89% of consumers want more brand videos.
Currently, both features are available in beta for select U.S. advertisers, with plans for wider release after gathering feedback.
Amazon Ads’ generative AI tools aim to simplify video creation for brands, helping them produce visually appealing ads quickly, responding to the growing demand for engaging video content.
AI TUTORIAL
AI TUTORIAL
SciSpace is an AI-powered research assistant that helps you find, read, and understand scientific papers, enabling efficient content discovery and analysis.
Steps to follow:
Sign Up and Log In: Visit the SciSpace website, create an account, and log in to access the platform.
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AI & TECH NEWS
Cloudflare's new marketplace lets websites monetize AI bot scraping
Cloudflare plans to launch a marketplace next year where website owners can sell access to AI model providers for scraping content. This initiative, led by CEO Matthew Prince, aims to give creators more control and compensation for AI scraping. Alongside the marketplace, Cloudflare has introduced AI Audit, a free tool allowing website owners to monitor AI bots crawling their sites, block unwanted scrapers, and manage access.
Google CEO Pichai announces $120M for global AI education
CIA Director Bill Burns and MI6 Chief Richard Moore revealed that their agencies use AI, including generative AI, to enhance intelligence tasks like data analysis and safeguarding operations. They highlighted the Ukraine war’s demonstration of tech’s role in modern conflict and emphasized China as a significant geopolitical challenge. The CIA has tripled its budget to address security threats from China, now accounting for 20% of its total budget.
LinkedIn halts UK data collection for AI
LinkedIn has paused using user data for AI model training in the U.K. after concerns were raised. LinkedIn updated its privacy policy, stating that it would not process data from U.K., EEA, or Swiss users for AI training. U.K. privacy groups have criticized LinkedIn’s practices and called for stricter consent rules.
Perplexity is discussing a new AI-driven advertising model with brands like Nike to challenge Google’s dominance in digital ads. The system will feature sponsored questions with AI-generated answers, offering lower-cost impressions. They aim to launch this model by year-end and disrupt traditional search engine advertising.
NEW AI TOOLS
NEW AI TOOLS:
🎥 Shortspilot - AI tool for automating short video creation and posting.
🛋️ Kanai - 3D room scans and AI furniture models for interior design.
💼 Accountable - Tax management and accounting solution for freelancers.
📸 GalilAI - AI tool for quick Instagram and Facebook post creation.
🏋️♂️ Supafit - AI companion for personalized fitness coaching and tracking.
📚 Sumazon - AI tool for summarizing study materials and generating quizzes.
AI MEME OF THE DAY
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