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2. 🐝 Bees Ground Meta’s Nuclear Ambitions

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Perplexity AI Faces Criticism Amid Rapid Growth

Perplexity AI has recently come under fire for its approach to handling news content and potential crossing of union picket lines. The startup, which has seen rapid growth and a skyrocketing valuation, is facing backlash from media organizations and journalists over its practices while continuing to expand its market presence.

Key Points:

• Perplexity AI is reportedly raising $500 million in funding, bringing its valuation to $9 billion, following four funding rounds this year alone. The investment is led by Institutional Venture Partners as Perplexity competes with giants like Google and OpenAI in the AI-driven search market.

• Perplexity’s team faced criticism after an executive offered technical support for election coverage during the New York Times Tech Guild strike. The strike, led by 600 members seeking higher pay and job protections, raised questions about whether Perplexity’s support offer undermined union solidarity.

• To address content-sharing concerns, Perplexity introduced a revenue-sharing program, allowing publishers to earn ad revenue when their articles are referenced. Major media platforms like Fortune and Time have joined the program, though critics argue this model may not compensate adequately for diverted readership.

• Perplexity’s platform has gained traction, with 2 million app downloads and over 230 million monthly queries. This success reflects the broader trend in generative AI adoption, despite the legal and ethical challenges it faces.

Perplexity AI’s future hinges on its ability to balance rapid growth with responsible content practices and cooperative relationships with publishers.

Bees Ground Meta’s Nuclear Ambitions

Mark Zuckerberg's vision to power Meta’s AI data center with nuclear energy has encountered unexpected challenges. Originally, Meta aimed to partner with a nuclear power facility to supply emissions-free electricity to its data center, aligning with the company's commitment to clean energy. However, a report by The Financial Times reveals that environmental concerns and regulatory issues have stalled the project. Among the primary obstacles was the discovery of a rare bee species at the proposed site, complicating development due to conservation regulations. While nuclear power offers a stable, sustainable energy solution for AI’s growing power needs, Meta's setback highlights the ongoing challenges in balancing environmental responsibilities with energy-intensive AI operations.

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Quick Takes

• Amazon Expands Drone Deliveries to Phoenix: After discontinuing its California drone delivery program, Amazon has launched drone deliveries in Phoenix, allowing West Valley customers to receive items under five pounds, such as household and tech supplies, within an hour. The MK30 drone, now FAA-approved to fly beyond the operator's line of sight, is also set to serve College Station, Texas, as Amazon works to integrate drones into its same-day delivery network.

• Former Meta AR Leader Joins OpenAI to Lead Robotics and Hardware: Caitlin Kalinowski, who led Meta's AR glasses team, has joined OpenAI to spearhead its robotics and consumer hardware efforts. Kalinowski will initially focus on robotics work and partnerships, potentially collaborating with ex-Apple executive Jony Ive on a new AI hardware product aimed at creating a more seamless computing experience.

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