Discover Daily by Perplexity Inflation Rises Unexpectedly, Musk To Withdraw Bid If OpenAI Remains Nonprofit, and China Establishes Planetary Defense Force
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Feb 14, 2025 Unexpected inflation surges to 3% in January, sparking concern and market adjustments, especially with egg prices skyrocketing due to avian flu. Meanwhile, Elon Musk threatens to withdraw his massive bid for OpenAI's nonprofit if the company doesn't shift back from its for-profit model, complicating his relationship with the AI firm. Lastly, China steps into planetary defense, unveiling a mission to monitor and deflect asteroids, aiming to alter asteroid 2015 XF261's path. This bold initiative showcases China's commitment to cosmic safety.
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Unexpected Inflation Surge
- January 2025's inflation unexpectedly surged to 3%, exceeding market predictions and impacting interest rate expectations.
- Egg prices jumped significantly due to avian flu, while core inflation also rose, prompting market adjustments and concerns about persistent inflation.
Musk-OpenAI Conflict
- Elon Musk offered to retract his OpenAI bid if they abandon their for-profit transition, escalating his legal battle with the company.
- Musk's offer was rejected by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, further intensifying the conflict over the company's future.
China's Planetary Defense
- China is launching a planetary defense program, including asteroid monitoring and a 2027 deflection mission to asteroid 2015 XF261.
- This mission involves a dual-spacecraft approach: one to observe and map, the other to impact and deflect the asteroid.