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Microsoft to Power AI Boom with Revived Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant

Constellation Energy will invest $1.6 billion to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, selling all output to Microsoft for its data centers. The 837-MW reactor will be operational by 2028, providing carbon-free electricity for Microsoft's AI operations. The deal signals nuclear power’s role in meeting AI-driven energy demands.

AI Could Transform Leadership in Surprising Ways

AI could reshape how we evaluate senior leadership by analyzing communication patterns and emotional cues in real time. AI's ability to personalize interactions might let mediocre leaders mimic charismatic ones, raising questions about authenticity. However, limitations such as incomplete data and legal constraints may hinder AI's full impact. In the coming years, AI could provide deeper insights into leadership effectiveness by revealing how leaders use information to make decisions.

AI Tackles Conspiracy Theories with Tailored Responses

AI chatbot "DebunkBot" successfully reduces belief in conspiracy theories by offering personalized, fact-based responses, according to a recent study. DebunkBot’s success stems from addressing specific concerns, bypassing cognitive biases like confirmation bias. However, AI’s effectiveness in combating conspiracy theories depends on trust, transparency, and fairness. 

Could AI Become Its Own Worst Enemy?

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, challenges such as data bias, model collapse, and poor content quality hinder its full potential. Experts argue that AI's increasing reliance on training data, much of which comes from AI-generated content, risks leading to homogenized outputs and degraded performance. Despite these concerns, solutions are being explored to address AI's limitations and ensure its sustainable development in creative fields.

Salesforce CEO Says AI Agents Will Transform Client Workflows

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff emphasized that their AI agent technology eliminates the need for clients to "DIY" AI solutions. These agents, designed for tasks like customer service, offer automation without human supervision. Benioff aims to deploy a billion agents within 12 months.

Is AI the Smartest Coworker or a Green Intern?

AI tools are not yet delivering the expected productivity gains, often being used more for double-checking work than completing tasks. Experts liken AI to a "green intern," requiring significant supervision. AI's potential is promising, but workers still need proper training.


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AI DAILY: Breaking AI News Handpicked For The Curious MindBy Chris Kalaboukis