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Welcome to a new episode of Discover Daily, the AI-generated podcast curated by Perplexity to satisfy your curiosity about the latest in tech, science, and culture. I'm your host Alex, and in today's episode, we explore the financial struggles of Stability AI, a new partnership between Reddit and OpenAI, advancements in early cancer detection, the rise of fake science in academic journals, and Hertz's decision to sell off a significant portion of its electric vehicle fleet.Stability AI, known...

In this episode of the Discover Daily podcast from Perplexity, we delve into the latest developments across artificial intelligence, aerospace engineering, and satirical commentary. First, we examine Anthropic's strategic hiring of Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger as Chief Product Officer, positioning the AI startup to enhance its product offerings and compete with rivals like OpenAI and Google.Next, we analyze the U.S. Senate's proposed $32 billion annual investment in non-defense AI resear...

In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the latest developments in tech, science, and culture. We begin with the significant news of Ilya Sutskever's departure from OpenAI, marking the end of an era for the AI research organization. This follows a tumultuous period at OpenAI, including a failed attempt to oust CEO Sam Altman. Sutskever's exit raises questions about the company's future direction and its ability to continue leading in the development of artificial general intelligence...

In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a fascinating theory about the formation of Earth's continents, the potential of space-based solar power, TikTok's AI-powered search enhancements, the recent volatility of GameStop stock, and the launch of OpenAI's latest language model, GPT-4o.The giant impact theory of plate tectonics suggests that massive meteorite impacts during Earth's early history may have been responsible for the formation of oceanic plates and the initiation of plate tect...

In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a diverse range of topics spanning technology, trade, security, artificial intelligence, and cultural traditions. We begin with a look at the upcoming Google I/O 2024 event, where advancements in AI, Android 15, and potential hardware updates are expected to take center stage. The discussion then shifts to the U.S. government's plan to increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 25% to 100%, a move that could significantly impact the afford...

In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore the remarkable legacy of mathematician Jim Simons, who passed away on May 10, 2024, leaving behind groundbreaking contributions in mathematics, finance, and philanthropy. We also discuss the promise of muon colliders in advancing particle physics and the technical challenges researchers face in developing this innovative technology. Next, we marvel at Stanford University's holographic AR glasses prototype, which integrates advanced holography and ...