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Amazon’s Nuclear Expansion to Triple Power Output for AI Data Centers

Amazon’s planned nuclear facility in Washington state will produce triple its initial power output to meet surging AI energy needs. The Cascade Advanced Energy Facility represents a major shift toward nuclear power for tech infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin by the end of this decade with operations starting in the 2030s.

Tech Giant’s Nuclear Ambition Scales Up

Amazon has significantly expanded plans for its upcoming nuclear facility in Washington state, with reports indicating the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility will now generate three times more electricity than originally proposed. According to the company’s announcement, the modular nuclear plant will provide clean power specifically for Amazon Web Services data centers and generative AI clusters, whose energy requirements are growing at an unprecedented rate.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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Ring Partners With Flock Safety to Enable Police Camera Footage Requests

Amazon’s Ring has entered a partnership with surveillance company Flock Safety that enables police to request footage from smart doorbell owners. The collaboration marks a shift back toward law enforcement cooperation after years of distancing. The optional program maintains user anonymity throughout the request process.

Ring and Flock Safety Forge New Law Enforcement Partnership

Amazon’s Ring brand is reportedly entering a significant partnership with surveillance technology firm Flock Safety that will enable law enforcement agencies to request footage from smart doorbell owners, according to sources familiar with the arrangement. This move represents a strategic pivot back toward police collaboration after Ring spent several years distancing its products from law enforcement relationships.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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Amazon’s Ring Forges Police Surveillance Partnerships Despite Previous Privacy Reversal

Amazon’s Ring division has partnered with police technology companies Flock Safety and Axon to expand law enforcement access to doorbell camera footage. The partnerships come less than two years after Ring removed similar police request features, raising questions about surveillance expansion and user privacy protections.

Ring Expands Police Access Through New Surveillance Partnerships

Amazon’s Ring division has entered into partnerships with two police technology companies that will facilitate law enforcement requests for doorbell camera footage, according to reports. The move comes less than two years after the company removed a similar feature that made it easier for police to request footage from Ring owners.

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Microsoft Launches ‘Hey Copilot’ Voice Assistant in Windows 11, Expanding Agentic AI Capabilities

Microsoft has unveiled its “Hey Copilot” voice assistant for Windows 11, enabling users to interact with AI through natural language commands. The feature represents Microsoft’s push into agentic AI, designed to perform tasks independently and transform PC interaction.

Microsoft’s Agentic AI Integration in Windows 11

Microsoft has announced the integration of agentic artificial intelligence into Windows 11, introducing a voice-activated Copilot assistant that responds to the command “Hey Copilot.” According to reports, this feature allows users to interact with the AI through natural language, similar to existing services from Google, Apple, and Amazon. The company detailed the update in a recent blog post and video, highlighting its potential to revolutionize how people use their PCs.

by Jessica Moore P.E.