Discover Daily by Perplexity is your bite-sized briefing on the latest developments in tech, science, and culture. In a few minutes, each episode curates fascinating stories and insights from Perplexity's Discover feed to enrich your day with knowledge and spark your curiosity. From AI breakthroughs to space exploration, leadership shakeups at tech giants to the societal impact of advancing technologies, Discover Daily keeps you informed on the trends and ideas shaping our future. Leveraging ...
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Meta Launching Community Notes, Anthropic CEO Floats AI Quit Button, Man Survives with Titanium Heart in World-First
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore a groundbreaking medical achievement: an Australian man who survived 100 days with a BiVACOR titanium heart before successfully receiving a donor heart transplant. This world-first procedure marks a significant milestone in artificial heart technolo…
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Chinese Quantum Chip Rivals Willow, Vibe Coding's Rise in Software Development, and the Universe May Exist in Black Hole
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore China's quantum computing breakthrough with Zuchongzhi 3.0, a 105-qubit processor that dramatically outperforms classical supercomputers. This remarkable machine completed in minutes what would take the world's fastest supercomputer billions of year…
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Microsoft Looks Beyond OpenAI, Student Cracks Century-Old Math Problem, and Research Shows How Aspirin Fights Cancer
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with a look at Microsoft. The company is strategically diversifying its AI approach beyond its OpenAI partnership by developing its own AI models, particularly the MAI family. These models have performed nearly as well as leading models from OpenAI an…
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Tanker Collision in North Sea, Neuralink Files 'Telepathy' and 'Telekinesis' Trademarks, and EU to Help Ukraine Replace Starlink
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10:42We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore a major maritime disaster in the North Sea where the US-flagged oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate collided with the Portuguese cargo ship Solong off East Yorkshire on March 10, 2025. The collision caused fires on both vessels, forced crew evacuations, …
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OpenAI's $20,000 AI Agent, Nauru Sells Citizenship for Relocation, and Eric Schmidt Opposes AGI Manhattan Project
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’ by Perplexity, we delve into the latest developments in tech and geopolitics. OpenAI is set to revolutionize its business model with the introduction of advanced AI agents, offering monthly subscription plans ranging from $2,000 to $20,000. These agents are des…
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Nasdaq to Offer 24-Hour Trading, Volkswagon's Cheapest EV to Use Rivian Software, and Light Transformed into Supersolid
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, we delve into the latest advancements in tech, science, and culture. First, we explore Nasdaq's ambitious plan to introduce 24-hour trading on its equities platform, a move driven by growing global demand for U.S. stocks. This initiative, set to begin in the l…
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Trump Announces US Crypto Reserve, Scale AI Wins Defense Contract, and SpaceX Starship Explodes Midflight
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we delve into significant developments across the tech and political landscapes. Former President Donald Trump has announced plans for a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, which includes major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Ripple's XRP, and Card…
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Anthropic Reaches $61.5B Valuation, SEC Says Meme Coins Are Not Securities, and Early Universe May Have Had Water
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore groundbreaking developments in AI, cryptocurrency regulation, and early universe water formation. AI startup Anthropic has reached a staggering $61.5 billion valuation after closing a $3.5 billion funding round, showcasing impressive growth with an …
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Apple 'Air' Product Teased, DeepSeek's Theoretical 545% Margin, and Massive Gold Hydrogen Reserves Located
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10:31We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with a tease from Apple CEO Tim Cook. His message on X that "there's something in the air" has sparked speculation about new MacBook Air models featuring the M4 chip. These potential upgrades include a 25% boost in multi-core CPU performance, enhanced…
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Leaked Chat Logs Expose Ransomware Group, AI Tool Diagnoses Diabetes, HIV, and Covid-19, and Scientists Develop New View of Evolution
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', a massive leak from the Black Basta ransomware group reveals shocking details about modern cybercrime networks, including a 17-year-old member and $28.7M ransom demands. Security researchers uncover how the group uses corporate tools like ZoomInfo to target En…
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Trump Fires Military Leaders, Nadella Dismisses AGI Benchmarks, and World's First Two-Way Brain-Computer Interface
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', President Trump dismisses six top military leaders—including the first female Navy chief—sparking bipartisan alarm over politicized leadership purges. We analyze the unprecedented removal of Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Adm. Lisa Franchetti, an…
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Zelenskyy Offers to Resign for Peace, China Launches Underwater Computing Cluster, and Google Unveils AI Co-Scientist
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stuns the world by offering to resign in exchange for NATO membership or peace with Russia, amid escalating geopolitical tensions and U.S. demands for rare earth mineral concessions. Meanwhile, China deploys a revolution…
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Humane Shuts Down AI Pin, Uber for Armed Guards Climbs App Store, and Human Speech Gene Identified
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with the unexpected shutdown of Humane's AI Pin. The much-discussed wearable device's discontinuation and subsequent $116 million acquisition by HP marks a significant shift in the wearable AI landscape, highlighting the challenges of introducing new …
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iPhone 17 Design May Be Drastically Different, ChatGPT Removes Content Warnings, and See-Through Aluminum Breakthrough
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with rumors about Apple's iPhone 17 lineup. Recent leaks suggest the phones will have a dramatic redesign, featuring a horizontal camera bar across all models and introducing the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. The Pro Max variant may also have a cutting-ed…
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AI Hedge Fund Beats Market, Mexico Threatens Google Over Gulf, and Model Suggests Intelligent Life’s Inevitability
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, we explore groundbreaking developments across finance, international relations, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. We begin with the remarkable story of Minotaur Capital, a Sydney-based hedge fund achieving an 18.7% return through innovative AI-…
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IRS Acquiring Nvidia Supercomputer, ChatGPT Energy Use Overestimated, and Complex Brains Evolved Independently
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', the IRS is making waves in government tech adoption with its upcoming acquisition of an Nvidia SuperPod AI supercomputer. This sophisticated system, featuring thirty-one servers with Blackwell processors, will be installed at their Martinsburg, West Virginia c…
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Musk Claims Grok 3 Outperforms All Rivals, Microsoft Study Finds AI Impairs Critical Thinking, and Radioactive Anomaly in Pacific Ocean
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', the mysterious world of AI advancements and scientific discoveries collide in this episode of Discover Daily, where we explore Elon Musk's latest AI breakthrough with Grok 3, a model claimed to be 10 times more powerful than its predecessor and running on a ma…
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with the controversial roll out of in-car advertisements by Jeep, causing significant backlash among vehicle owners due to intrusive full-screen pop-ups on their infotainment systems. The situation, now blamed on a software glitch affecting opt-out fu…
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Inflation Rises Unexpectedly, Musk To Withdraw Bid If OpenAI Remains Nonprofit, and China Establishes Planetary Defense Force
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with January's unexpected inflation surge to 3% that has rattled financial markets and diminished hopes for early Fed rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index showed significant increases across multiple sectors, with egg prices jumping 15.2% in a singl…
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, we explore groundbreaking developments across technology and space. OpenAI unveils its first comprehensive rebrand, introducing a refined blossom logo, custom OpenAI Sans typeface, and a nature-inspired color palette under the leadership of their design team. …
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Google's Gemini 2.0 Now Available, First iPhone Porn App Controversy, DeepSeek Upends Energy Industry
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10:18We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, we explore groundbreaking developments in AI technology and their far-reaching implications. Leading the headlines is Google's release of Gemini 2.0, introducing three powerful models - Flash, Pro, and Flash-Lite - each tailored for specific use cases and offe…
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Figure AI's 100k Humanoid Robot Army, Benioff: 'Last All-Human Workforce', and ADHD May Shorten Lifespan
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', delve into the cutting-edge world of robotics, highlighting Figure AI's ambitious initiative to manufacture 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years. Their groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI and collaboration with BMW showcase how AI-driven robotic…
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Altman Reconsiders Open-Source Strategy, EU Bans Risky AI Systems, and Super-Earth Discovered
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore Sam Altman's recent acknowledgment that OpenAI may need to reconsider its open-source strategy, suggesting they might be "on the wrong side of history." This significant shift comes as competitive pressure from open-source models like DeepSeek R1 co…
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Tesla Robotaxi to Launch in June, Teens Lose Trust in Big Tech, and AI-Assisted Work Can Be Copyrighted
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', host Sienna takes viewers on a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI technology and its legal implications. At the forefront is Tesla's revolutionary announcement of their upcoming autonomous robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, scheduled for June 2025, wh…
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Trump Proposes US Iron Dome, California Secession Bid Proceeds, and Asteroid Carries Seeds of Life
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with the technical and financial implications of Trump's Iron Dome executive order, which mandates Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to deliver an implementation plan within 60 days. The proposed $2 trillion defense system aims to create a comprehensive …
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AI Prescription Bill Proposed, TB Outbreak Hits Kansas, and Nadella Predicts ‘Jevons Paradox’ for AI
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore the healthcare bill, H.R. 206, thats making waves in Congress as it proposes to allow AI systems to prescribe medications. The Healthy Technology Act of 2023 could revolutionize healthcare delivery by qualifying AI as prescribing practitioners, s…
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Banks Selling X Debt, UK’s Four-Day Workweek Push, and New Microcontinent Discovered Near Greenland
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore three significant stories shaping our world. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the financial landscape of X (formerly Twitter), where Morgan Stanley leads a consortium of banks preparing to sell billions in Musk-related debt at a discounte…
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DeepSeek R1 May Beat OpenAI's O1, AI Career Success Predictions, and Sleeping Pills Disrupt Brain Cleaning
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily,' we delve into groundbreaking developments in AI technology, focusing on DeepSeek's revolutionary R1 model that's challenging OpenAI's dominance. The open-source AI has demonstrated remarkable performance in mathematical reasoning while offering significant cos…
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AI-Developed Drugs Coming Soon, Finland Signs Artemis Accords, and JFK, MLK Files Declassified
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we delve into the groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven drug discovery, highlighting DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 and significant partnerships between Isomorphic Labs and pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novartis. The episode explores how these collaborations,…
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with a look at Mistral AI's bold move toward an IPO. The French AI startup, valued at $6 billion, announces plans to expand globally while maintaining its independence, marking a significant milestone for European tech innovation. CEO Arthur Mensch's an…
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Anduril's $1B Autonomous Weapons Factory, Altman to Brief D.C. on ‘PhD-level Super Agents’, and World's First Chatbot Resurrected
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore Anduril Industries' groundbreaking Arsenal-1 project, a $1 billion autonomous weapons facility in Ohio that promises to create over 4,000 high-paying jobs and revolutionize military defense manufacturing. The 5-million-square-foot facility, set to b…
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US Bans Chinese Tech in Cars, Sweden's 100,000 Year Nuclear Waste Plan, and Schrödinger's Cat Quantum Breakthrough
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore three groundbreaking developments in technology and infrastructure. First, we examine the Biden administration's decisive action on vehicle cybersecurity, with new regulations banning Chinese and Russian technology in connected cars starting 2027. T…
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The RedNote App’s Boom in the US, FBI Hacked Computers to Uninstall Malware, and Gaia Sky Scan Completed
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore how RedNote, a Chinese social media platform, has become the unexpected refuge for TikTok users ahead of the January 19th ban, with over 700,000 new American users joining in just two days. Next, we delve into a groundbreaking cybersecurity operation …
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China Plans Space Solar Array, Apple's First USA-Made iPhone Chips, and OpenAI's Economic Blueprint
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore China's revolutionary space-based solar power project, set to launch in 2028. This massive undertaking promises to deliver solar energy with six times the intensity of Earth-based systems, potentially transforming global renewable energy production.…
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore a fascinating blend of corporate satire and high-stakes business developments. The show kicks off with the viral sensation of the Enron Egg, a satirical campaign that has reignited discussions about one of America's most notorious corporate scandals…
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore Apple's innovative iPhone 17 Air, set to debut in late 2025. This ultra-slim device measures just 5.5mm thick and features cutting-edge technology, including a 6.6-inch ProMotion display, advanced single-camera system, and Apple's first in-house 5G …
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we delve into a groundbreaking legal decision involving a $750 million Bitcoin fortune forever lost in a Newport landfill. James Howells' decade-long battle to recover his 8,000 Bitcoin reached a decisive end as Judge Keyser KC dismissed his case, ruling in fa…
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Anthropic Eyes $60 Billion Valuation, Roman Empire Lead Poisoning Lowered IQ, and AI Chips May Outpace Moore's Law
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore Anthropic's meteoric rise as the AI startup eyes a staggering $60 billion valuation, backed by major partnerships with tech giants and impressive revenue growth. We then uncover fascinating research about how widespread lead pollution during the …
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Meta Scraps Fact-Checking Program, Lemon8: TikTok's US Alternative, and California's Santa Ana Winds Explained
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore Meta's groundbreaking shift in content moderation as the tech giant abandons its third-party fact-checking program in favor of a community-driven approach. The episode delves into how this controversial decision could reshape online discourse and…
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Sam Altman on AI Superintelligence, U.S. Buys Record Nuclear Power, and Nvidia's Personal AI Supercomputer
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore groundbreaking developments in AI and energy sectors that are reshaping our technological landscape. OpenAI's dramatic shift towards superintelligence development, following their recent governance crisis and controversial move to a for-profit structu…
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NASA's Moon Micro-Mission, AgiBot's Humanoid Robot Training Dataset, and Microsoft's $100B AGI Definition
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily' by Perplexity, hosts Isaac and Sienna explore NASA's upcoming Lunar Trailblazer mission, scheduled for January 2025. This compact satellite mission aims to map water resources on the Moon's surface using advanced instruments like the High-resolution Volatiles a…
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we dive deep into Apple's recent $95 million settlement over Siri privacy concerns, affecting users from 2014 to 2024. Learn about the significant changes in Apple's privacy policies and how eligible users can claim up to $20 per device for up to five devices…
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MIT's EV Design Database, HIV Drug Named Breakthrough of 2024, and DeepSeek's New Open Source AI Model
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore groundbreaking technological and scientific developments shaping our future. MIT's revolutionary DrivAerNet++ database takes center stage, featuring over 8,000 AI-generated electric vehicle designs with comprehensive aerodynamic data, promising to tra…
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'Godfather of AI' Backs Musk Lawsuit, Data Centers Distort Electric Grid, and 2025 Predictions From 1925
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we delve into the latest developments in the OpenAI lawsuit, where AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton has thrown his support behind Elon Musk's legal challenge. The episode explores the controversial transformation of OpenAI from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity, its …
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Arizona's AI-Taught Charter School, How Gold Reaches Earth’s Surface, and Murder Hornets Eradicated
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Happy New Year! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore Arizona's approval of Unbound Academy, an innovative AI-driven charter school set to revolutionize education. This pioneering institution, opening in fall 2025, will combine AI-powered platforms like IXL and Khan Academy with human "gu…
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OpenAI Proposes Public Benefit Corporation, China Approves Tibet Mega Dam, and Encyclopedia Britannica is an AI Company
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In the final 2024 episode of Discover Daily, we explore OpenAI's groundbreaking restructuring plans for 2025, as the company transitions into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation. This major shift, accompanied by a $6.6 billion funding round valuing OpenAI at $157 billion, represents a strategic…
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Baltic Undersea Cables Cut Again, World's Largest Iceberg on the Move, and The Human Brain is Very Slow
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we delve into the latest maritime crisis in the Baltic Sea, where the Estlink 2 power cable connecting Finland and Estonia has suffered significant damage. The investigation centers on the Eagle S tanker, part of Russia's shadow fleet, as NATO and European natio…
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AI Pretends to Change Views, Human Spine Grown in Lab, and Body-Heat Powered Wearables Breakthrough
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we delve into new research on AI alignment faking, where Anthropic and Redwood Research reveal how AI models can strategically maintain their original preferences despite new training objectives. The study shows Claude 3 Opus exhibiting sophisticated behavior pa…
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OpenAI Debuts O3 Model, FDA's New Healthy Food Label, and Genesis: The 'World's Fastest Physics Engine'
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore OpenAI's announcement of their latest AI model, o3. This revolutionary model features enhanced reasoning capabilities, improved coding abilities, and innovative chain-of-thought processing. OpenAI's cautious approach includes initial restricted access…
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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore OpenAI's innovative 1-800-CHATGPT service. This new initiative allows users in the US and Canada to interact with ChatGPT through voice calls, with a monthly limit of 15 minutes per phone number. The service extends globally through WhatsApp integrati…
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