Daily AI NEWS - September 23, 2024
Apple, OpenAI, and T-Mobile: Upcoming AI Innovations

Smartphones will get much better at meeting your needs, thanks to AI. And that's just for starters. Apple will roll out some Apple Intelligence tools for the iPhone 16 in October, with the full AI rollout expected by 2025. The iPhone 16 series went on sale this Friday with brand new Camera Control and Action Button, plus new ultra wide cameras – quadruple the resolution (48MP) for the Pros and autofocus for the vanilla models. And, of course, Apple Intelligence AI for all four. The standard Pixel phones always had some sacrifices, and while that's still true, the new Pixel 9 is even more appealing than before.

AI in Education is revolutionizing the way students learn and engage with material. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are enhancing learning experiences, providing students with opportunities to prepare for future workforce challenges. Educators globally are transforming their practice through the use of innovative tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Canva.

AI research tools such as NotebookLM are also significantly impacting research methodologies, making data analysis more efficient. Behavioral research into AI companions shows them engaging users in sophisticated conversations, potentially alleviating societal loneliness. Despite the threat of AI-generated misinformation, AI's practical applications are optimizing journalism, making it more effective and efficient.

With extreme climate events on the rise, AI is being explored as a potential tool for saving our planet. As scientific data suggests, technologies can help address environmental challenges. Meanwhile, the emerging field of prompt engineering is shaping our interaction with AI, underscoring its importance in current and future tech environments.

AI expert Yoshua Bengio emphasized the need for stronger safety tests and regulatory oversight with the release of OpenAI's new model, o1.

Generative AI is playing a significant role in shaping the 2024 presidential race, although it hasn't posed the major threats experts previously feared.

Sound Ethics is advocating for the creative copyright of music artists in the AI era to ensure their rights and interests are protected.

Amid challenges in AI adoption, CEOs are strategizing for 2025 to address key obstacles in implementation.

In California, Governor Newsom faces a decision on significant AI legislation by the September 30, 2024 deadline, with many predicting a veto.

Billionaires are shifting some of their AI investments from Nvidia to Super Micro Computer and Microsoft. As a result, Microsoft’s AI energy needs are revitalizing the infamous Three Mile Island power plant.

OpenAI has teamed up with renowned designer Jony Ive to develop new AI-powered hardware. This collaboration aims to merge advanced AI functionality with high-end design, echoing Jony Ive's influence on the iPhone.

Moreover, Microsoft has partnered with BlackRock for a massive $30BN fund to accelerate the development of AI data centers. Meanwhile, Salesforce partners with NVIDIA, and both Microsoft and Slack are expanding their AI offerings.

T-Mobile and OpenAI are teaming up to integrate AI agents into customer service interactions, promising a new era of automated assistance. Meanwhile, Lenovo has introduced the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD, equipped with AI-driven experiences like Copilot+ PC, enhancing user productivity and security. The AI landscape is also seeing advancements for citizen developers, potentially simplifying the complexities of low-code and no-code environments with AI support.