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APPLE'S CAMERA-EQUIPPED AIRPODS REACH LATE TESTING IN AI DEVICE PUSH

Apple is in the late stages of developing new AirPods with built-in cameras. The prototypes feature a near-final design and capabilities. The device will be Apple's first foray into AI-enhanced hardware. While the hardware is nearly ready, there are still concerns about the AI elements, which could further hold back a launch if the quality of the visual intelligence features isn't good enough.

CODEX NOW WORKS DIRECTLY IN CHROME ON MACOS AND WINDOWS

OpenAI Codex now works directly in Chrome on macOS and Windows. It works in parallel across tabs in the background without taking over the browser. The implementation can quickly move through repetitive browser work like navigating structured pages and complex data flows. It writes code to navigate and complete tasks under the hood. Video demos showing what users can do with the feature are available in the article.

AIRBNB CO-FOUNDER TAPS PETER ARNELL AS FIRST US CHIEF BRAND ARCHITECT

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia announced that designer Peter Arnell has joined as the first US chief brand architect for the National Design Studio, a government initiative to improve federal online platforms. Arnell, who has worked with major brands like Pepsi and Samsung, will help redesign 27,000 government websites to create a unified, trustworthy user experience. The team has already streamlined government processes, including reducing one workflow from 87 clicks to 12 and converting a months-long retirement process into a minutes-long online experience.

GOOGLE UNVEILS SCREENLESS FITBIT AIR AND GOOGLE HEALTH APP TO REPLACE FITBIT

Google's newest Fitbit Air has a screen. It contains a suite of health sensors that pipe data into the new Google Health app, which has an AI-powered health coach that can tell users what that data means. The device is a small plastic puck that fits into various bands. There will be plenty of colors and style options available. Pictures of the devices and bands and screenshots of the new Google Health app are available in the article.

THE AI REVIVAL OF THE THREE MILE ISLAND NUCLEAR PLANT

The buildout of AI infrastructure in the US has transformed the country's energy needs. A new crop of companies has developed nuclear reactor designs that they claim to be cheaper, safer, and easier to build than the ones currently in operation. However, it will take many years before these technologies will meaningfully contribute to the US energy supply. This means that the country will have to rely on much older technology until the new plants come online.

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