Anthropic Hires Instagram Co-Founder, US Senate Proposes $32B AI Spend, Boeing Troubleshoots Starliner Leak, Airbus Debuts Heli-Plane, South Park Targets Ozempic
May 16, 2024
Anthropic has hired Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger to enhance its AI products, revealing a bold move in the tech space. The U.S. Senate is considering a substantial $32 billion investment in non-defense AI research, emphasizing privacy and security. Meanwhile, Boeing faces challenges with a helium leak delaying its Starliner mission, while Airbus introduces an innovative hybrid aircraft, the Racer. Lastly, 'South Park' humorously critiques the societal effects of the diabetes drug Ozempic in its latest satirical venture.
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Anthropic Hires Krieger
Anthropic hired Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger as Chief Product Officer.
Krieger aims to broaden the reach of Anthropic's AI tech, Claude, and compete with OpenAI and Google.
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Senate Proposes AI Investment
US Senators proposed a $32 billion annual investment in non-defense AI research and development.
The roadmap addresses national security, election security, and competition, but faces criticism for favoring big tech.
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Boeing Starliner Leak
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft experienced a minor helium leak, delaying its crewed mission.
Instead of physical repairs, Boeing and NASA will use spacecraft testing and operational solutions.
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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 research and development. This comprehensive roadmap outlines key policy areas, including enforcing existing AI laws, addressing national security risks, and promoting competition while emphasizing the need for a federal data privacy framework.
We then shift our focus to the aerospace industry, discussing the helium leak that has delayed Boeing's Starliner spacecraft's crewed mission to the International Space Station. Additionally, we explore Airbus' innovative Racer aircraft, a hybrid design combining helicopter and airplane features for enhanced speed, stability, and environmental efficiency. Finally, we examine the cultural phenomenon surrounding the diabetes medication Ozempic and its satirical portrayal in the upcoming "South Park" special, "The End of Obesity."
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