Future of AI Safety, TikTok's Creative Tools, Banana's Viral Success, and Astronomical Discoveries
Jun 20, 2024
Explore the ambitious launch of Safe Superintelligence Inc., aiming to prioritize AI safety. Discover TikTok's innovative generative AI avatars, designed to elevate brand engagement globally. Dive into the craze surrounding the banana-clicking game, now a top contender on Steam. Astronomers reveal a supermassive black hole's dramatic resurgence, shedding light on cosmic evolution. Plus, cutting-edge advancements in miniaturizing particle accelerators could transform physics and medicine.
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Safe Superintelligence
Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI co-founder, launched Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI).
SSI aims to develop safe superintelligence without management or product distractions.
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TikTok's AI Avatars
TikTok unveiled generative AI avatars for ads, using stock actors or custom avatars.
These avatars speak multiple languages, helping brands connect with global audiences.
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Banana Game's Success
The simple banana-clicking game "Banana" became a top game on Steam, surpassing big titles.
Its popularity stems from community-driven banana designs and its simple gameplay.
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In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the latest fascinating developments in tech, science, and culture. Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, has launched a new AI company called Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI) to pursue safe superintelligence without distractions[2]. Meanwhile, TikTok has unveiled generative AI avatars for ads, allowing brands to create human-like content using stock actors or custom avatars based on creators [5][6]. These avatars can be tailored to speak multiple languages to help brands connect with global audiences.
In gaming news, the simple banana-clicking game "Banana" has become the 9th most popular game of all time on Steam, surpassing hits like Hogwarts Legacy and Baldur's Gate 3 with an astounding 884,469 concurrent players[1]. Moving to the cosmos, astronomers have witnessed the dramatic awakening of a supermassive black hole in the galaxy SDSS1335+0728, which suddenly began emitting intense light in late 2019 after years of tranquility[9]. This unprecedented event provides valuable insights into how black holes grow and evolve.
Finally, Stanford researchers are making exciting progress on the "accelerator-on-a-chip" project, aiming to shrink particle accelerators to the nanoscale using advanced laser and fabrication techniques[8][10]. These miniaturized accelerators could revolutionize fields from fundamental physics research to medical treatments. Stay tuned for more captivating stories on Discover Daily!
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