Caitlin Kalinowski, former head of Meta’s augmented reality glasses, joins OpenAI to lead robotics and consumer hardware. In her new role, she aims to integrate AI into the physical world, working on a project with Jony Ive to create less disruptive computing experiences.

Apple’s integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in December with iOS 18.2 aims to enhance Siri and other features. The iOS beta now includes an option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus in settings, potentially boosting subscriptions for OpenAI’s premium plan, vital for revenue.

Perplexity’s CEO, Aravind Srinivas, has offered to provide services amidst the NYT tech workers’ strike, asserting he could assist with essential coverage during the election. This sparked backlash, with critics labeling his actions as those of a “scab” undermining labor efforts.

Aravind Srinivas, CEO of AI search firm Perplexity, has sparked controversy by offering to provide services during a strike by New York Times tech workers. The NYT Tech Guild is demanding fair contracts, with picketers voicing their frustrations amid ongoing negotiations.

Prime Video introduces “X-Ray Recaps,” a generative AI feature generating spoiler-free summaries of TV seasons and episodes. Available on select Amazon MGM Studios titles, this personalized tool analyzes video and dialogue, enhancing viewer enjoyment without the risk of spoilers.

Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are investing in nuclear power to meet their soaring energy demands for AI data centers. However, recent regulatory setbacks have hindered these plans. Issues like environmental concerns and grid reliability have complicated their energy strategies.

Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude 3.5 Haiku, has launched with a price increase, now costing $1 per million input tokens. While it excels on benchmarks, it currently lacks image analysis capabilities, unlike its predecessor, Claude 3 Haiku, which remains available.

Anduril, co-founded by Palmer Luckey, plans to build its first major factory, Arsenal-1, spanning 5 million sq ft in Arizona, Ohio, or Texas. The facility aims to produce tens of thousands of autonomous military systems annually, employing thousands in the process.

To address concerns about its open AI’s potential misuse, Meta announced it will provide its Llama AI models to U.S. government agencies and contractors focused on national security. Partnering with firms like Oracle and Lockheed Martin, Meta aims to enhance defense applications.

Disinformation is rapidly spreading thanks to easily accessible AI tools. A recent survey revealed that 85% of people are concerned about online disinformation. Experts warn that while AI can aid in combating misinformation, the cost of creating it has drastically decreased.