Discover Daily by Perplexity Altman's hidden Reddit stock, Blue Origin's New Glenn testing, and Gemini stops generating people
Feb 23, 2024
Discover the implications of Sam Altman's significant investment in Reddit, shedding light on potential future developments. Dive into Blue Origin's cutting-edge advancements with their New Shepard and New Glenn rockets, showcasing the company's vision for space exploration. Additionally, explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding Google's decision to pause human-like images in its Gemini AI, raising questions about representation and technology's impact on society. Tune in for insights that span investment, innovation, and artificial intelligence!
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Altman's Reddit Stake
- Sam Altman, OpenAI's CEO, holds a substantial 9.2% stake in Reddit after investing in 2014.
- He's poised for significant profit after its IPO, despite no longer being on the board.
Blue Origin's Vision
- Blue Origin focuses on reusable rocket systems like New Shepard and New Glenn.
- New Shepard targets accessible space tourism, while New Glenn aims for large-scale space colonization.
Gemini's Image Generation Pause
- Google's Gemini AI paused generating human images after overcorrecting for diversity in historical data.
- This highlights the challenges of bias in AI and the need for ethical development.