<span>STORY: From Nvidia’s plan for a record-breaking supercomputer, to what smartphone users are looking for now, this is AI Weekly.</span><span>:: AI Weekly</span><span>Nvidia plans to build a giant new supercomputer for the U.S. Department of Energy. </span><span>The mega-device will in part help the U.S. maintain and develop its nuclear weapons arsenal. </span><span>“Today, we’re announcing that the Department of Energy is partnering with Nvidia to build seven new AI supercomputers to advance our nation’s science. I have to have a shout out for Secretary Chris Wright. He has brought so much energy to the DOE. A surge of energy, A surge of passion to make sure that America leads science again.” </span><span>Amazon is cutting roughly 14,000 corporate jobs in a major shakeup driven by artificial intelligence.</span><span>The move is part of a broader plan to cut up to 30,000 jobs.</span><span>The layoffs offer an early look at the broad effects AI could have on workforces.</span><span>Amazon had warned earlier this year that the tech would lead to more job cuts, especially by automating routine tasks.</span><span>Microsoft and OpenAI have announced a restructuring deal that frees the ChatGPT maker to move away from its nonprofit roots.</span><span>And likely go public so it can finance CEO Sam Altman’s ambitious plans to develop data centers and cutting-edge technology.</span><span>In a livestream broadcast, Altman said an initial public offering was the most likely path for the $500 billion company’s future.</span><span>Artificial intelligence seems to be the driving force behind some major nuclear deals. </span><span>The Canadian owners of Westinghouse Electric have announced a partnership with the Trump administration to build at least $80 billion worth of new nuclear reactors across the country. </span><span>That’s as demand for power to operate massive cloud-computing infrastructure increases.</span><span>And Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is seeing signs of new AI features in phones helping boost demand in China, and is upbeat about growth in Europe too.</span><span>The company’s chief executive for Europe told Reuters that demand for the tech will drive users to replace their handsets. </span><span>He spoke during a launch in Barcelona of Oppo’s Find X9 Pro model, which boasts AI features. </span>
