OpenAI says its new ChatGPT Agent, introduced Thursday, is capable of starting and finishing complex web and computing tasks independently.
Why it matters: Agents are a buzzy concept in AI right now, but exactly what they can do in real-world settings without humans is just beginning to come into view.
As tech giants seek nuclear power for AI data centers, the flip side of that coin is emerging — using AI to improve reactor licensing and construction.
Why it matters: Energy demand for data centers is rising fast, and nuclear energy is carbon-free and round-the-clock.
The Trump administration is being sued by 20 states that are seeking to block the cancellation of a grant program that helped protect against potential natural disasters.
The big picture: "By unilaterally shutting down FEMA's flagship pre-disaster mitigation program, Defendants have acted unlawfully and violated core separation of powers principles," says the lawsuit that was filed in Boston on Wednesday. The program has helped state, local and territorial governments and tribal nations work to reduce their hazard risk.
