AI Summary
- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is prioritizing AI initiatives over traditional media, as seen in his shift from podcasts to utilizing the Copilot AI assistant.
- MIT is disavowing a controversial paper by a doctoral student that claimed AI boosts productivity, raising questions about academic integrity in the tech space.
- Epic Games intensifies its legal battle with Apple, seeking to compel the tech giant to approve Fortnite's return to the App Store after winning a courtroom victory.
- OpenAI is planning a massive data center in Abu Dhabi, set to be one of the largest AI infrastructure projects globally, solidifying its role in the AI race.
- The U.S. Department of Energy reports a significant advancement in laser-powered fusion technology, more than doubling its power output in recent experiments.
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