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Hello everyone, welcome to “Just a Moment News.” I’m your host, Erika, and today’s date is September 26, 2024. Let’s dive into today’s top stories:

First up, Meta’s Reality Labs recently showcased a new prototype at the Meta Connect keynote, introducing a lightweight, see-through augmented reality (AR) glasses named Orion. These glasses are quite light, weighing only one hundred grams and utilize microprojection technology to display holographic images over the real world. They come equipped with features like voice control, hand- and eye-tracking, and a neural interface wristband. Despite the innovative technology, these glasses are priced at ten thousand dollars per unit and are not expected to hit the market before 2027.

In other news, OpenAI’s Chief Technical Officer, Mira Murati, has made a surprising announcement about her resignation after over six years with the company. This announcement comes at a time when OpenAI is transitioning into a for-profit benefit corporation, potentially valuing the company at one hundred and fifty billion dollars. The timing of her departure has sparked discussions, considering other recent high-profile exits from the company.

Moving on, Meta Platforms is tapping into the power of celebrity to enhance its AI offerings. They’ve signed contracts with celebrities like Awkwafina, John Cena, and Judi Dench to lend their voices to AI assistants. These new AI-powered chatbots were unveiled at Meta’s annual developer conference, highlighting the ongoing debate around privacy and the ethical use of celebrity likenesses.

Audible is also making headlines with its new AI-driven features aimed at improving how users discover audiobooks. They are currently testing AI-powered tags and topic pages that help tailor recommendations based on user preferences. These features are now available to fifty percent of U.S. users on iOS and Android devices.

In an ambitious move, a startup called Reflect Orbital, backed by Sequoia Capital, is planning to extend daylight hours for solar power generation using space mirrors. This project aims to launch a constellation of Mylar mirrors into low orbit to reflect sunlight to solar installations, potentially extending power generation by up to four hours daily.

Astronomers have discovered massive jets of material shooting from a black hole, named Porphyrion, which span twenty-three million light-years. This finding, made using the LOFAR radio telescope, challenges previous understandings of black hole activity and their influence on the universe.

Lastly, a recent study has shown octopuses in the Red Sea teaming up with various fish species to hunt. This footage reveals complex group dynamics and interactions, with the octopus often leading the hunt. Researchers observed instances where octopuses would retaliate against opportunistic fish, providing fascinating insights into interspecies collaboration.

That’s all for today’s episode of “Just a Moment News.” Thank you for tuning in. I’m Erika, and we’ll see you next time.

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