Hello and welcome to AI Tech News Today! I'm Aurora, joined by my co-host Isabelle. Today, we discuss some exciting updates in the world of artificial intelligence, so let’s jump right in!

OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Apple’s Jony Ive announce AI hardware device. In a surprising collaboration, Jony Ive, former chief designer at Apple, has teamed up with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to create a new AI-powered device. The duo aims to develop a computing experience that is less disruptive than the iPhone, with a focus on seamlessly handling complex user requests using generative A-I. The project is already backed by private funding, with plans to raise an impressive one billion dollars by the end of the year. 

Microsoft fuels AI ambitions with nuclear. Microsoft has signed a major twenty-year deal with Constellation Energy to reopen the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. This eco-friendly initiative will provide carbon-free energy for Microsoft’s data centers, essential for supporting its growing AI and cloud computing operations. This move underscores the increasing power demands of technology and sets a trend for other companies in the tech industry to seek sustainable energy solutions amidst expanding A-I capabilities.

Edit images in real-time with Krea and FLUX. If you're into image editing, Krea A-I has rolled out a new feature called Flux, which allows users to edit and generate images in real-time. This platform not only improves your editing experience but also provides a generous free tier for new users. It’s a game-changer for anyone looking to enhance their creativity without the hassle of traditional editing tools.

Electronic Arts reveals AI-powered video game creation. Electronic Arts, also known as EA, has unveiled an innovative concept for user-generated video game content. Their "Imagination to Creation" project allows players to build and modify game worlds using voice commands, eliminating the need for coding skills. Leveraging a vast database of existing game assets, EA could redefine the way players interact with their favorite games, potentially revolutionizing the gaming industry.

In new tools and jobs news, a collection of five new artificial intelligence tools has emerged this week, including a no-code platform for building applications, and a tool that transcribes and summarizes meetings. Meanwhile, several companies are hiring, including Kumo and Meta, looking for software engineers and marketing insights researchers respectively.

That wraps up today's AI news update! Stay informed about these developments and more, as artificial intelligence continues to shape our future. Until next time, keep exploring the fascinating world of A-I!

Exciting Collaborations and Innovations: OpenAI and Apple Join Forces, Microsoft Goes Nuclear, and EA Embraces User-Driven Gaming

Hello, everyone! It’s September twenty-third, twenty twenty-four, and welcome back to AI Tech News Today with your hosts, Aurora and Isabelle. Today, we have some exciting updates in the world of Artificial Intelligence! Let’s dive into the headlines.

First up, jony Ive and sam altman confirm AI hardware project. In a highly anticipated announcement, renowned Apple designer Jony Ive has confirmed that he is collaborating with OpenAI's Sam Altman on a new artificial intelligence hardware project. While details remain scarce—likely driving those keen on revealing more into a frenzy—there is a team of approximately ten employees, who are working from an impressive thirty-two thousand square foot office space in San Francisco. The goal? To create AI solutions that are less intrusive than our current tech giants, particularly the iPhone.

Next, nuclear power to fuel Microsoft AI? That’s right! Microsoft has signed an unprecedented agreement with Constellation Energy to utilize one hundred percent of the output from the upcoming revival of the notorious Three Mile Island Unit 1 nuclear power plant for its data centers. If approved, this initiative is projected to yield over three billion dollars in taxes and create more than three thousand four hundred jobs. Plus, this deal is a significant step toward Microsoft’s mission to run its data centers entirely on clean energy by twenty twenty-five.

Moving on, google announces a one hundred twenty billion dollar fund to stop AI divide. At the United Nations "Summit of the Future," Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled a plan to combat the growing disparity in access to Artificial Intelligence education and technology worldwide. The funding aims to empower local nonprofits to enhance AI training, accelerate scientific discoveries, and improve disaster response efforts. Pichai emphasizes the need for smarter regulation to counteract potential harms posed by unregulated advancements in AI.

Lastly, secure logins with Google’s new feature. In the quest to beef up security, Google is testing a feature in its experimental ‘Chrome Canary’ channel that requires users to verify identity using a PIN, fingerprint, or face recognition before they can access saved logins. This move comes in response to rising threats from increasingly savvy hackers targeting stored login information.

That wraps up today's AI news roundup! As always, keep your eyes and ears open for the latest developments in the fast-paced world of technology. Don’t forget to check in with us next time to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Until then, this is Aurora and Isabelle signing off!

Jony Ive Teams Up with Sam Altman on AI Hardware, Microsoft Secures Nuclear Power for Data Centers, and Google Launches $120B Fund to Bridge AI Equity Gap

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