Autonomous Fighter Jets, AI Music Videos, Dorsey leaves Bluesky and Smarter Siri

May 6, 2024

Discover how AI is revolutionizing military aviation with the U.S. Air Force's test of an AI-controlled F-16, paving the way for future unmanned aircraft. Explore the world's first AI-generated music video for 'The Hardest Part' and the implications of Jack Dorsey's departure from Bluesky. Finally, get the scoop on Apple's plans to supercharge Siri with advanced AI, enabling more natural conversations and complex commands, potentially exclusive to the next iPhone.

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ANECDOTE

AI Dogfight

An AI-controlled F-16, Vista, engaged in a dogfight with a human-piloted jet.
This test is part of the US Air Force's plan for 1,000+ AI warplanes by 2028.

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AI Revolution in Aviation

The Air Force considers AI in aviation more revolutionary than stealth technology.
AI-controlled jets offer advantages in security, cost, and strategic capabilities.

ANECDOTE

AI-Generated Music Video

Washed Out released the first official music video made entirely with OpenAI's Sora.
Filmmaker Paul Trillo directed the video, generating around 700 clips using Sora.

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In this episode of the Discover Daily podcast from Perplexity, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming various industries. First, we look at the U.S. Air Force's groundbreaking test of an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet that engaged in a high-speed dogfight, part of plans for over 1,000 AI warplanes by 2028. We also cover the world's first official music video created entirely with AI video generation from OpenAI's Sora model for the song "The Hardest Part" by Washed Out.

The episode then dives into the latest from the world of social media, revealing that Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has quietly stepped down from the board of the decentralized platform Bluesky that he helped create. We examine the implications of this move for Bluesky's future direction. Finally, we look ahead to Apple's rumored plans to massively upgrade Siri with advanced AI capabilities in iOS 18, allowing for more natural conversations and complex multi-step voice commands.

With insights into cutting-edge AI applications across the military, entertainment, social media, and consumer tech sectors, this Discover Daily podcast showcases the rapidly expanding role of artificial intelligence in reshaping numerous industries. The episode provides an engaging overview of the latest AI breakthroughs and their real-world impacts.

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