
Discover Daily by Perplexity
Discover Daily by Perplexity is your bite-sized briefing on the latest developments in tech, science, and culture. In a few minutes, each episode curates fascinating stories and insights from Perplexity's Discover feed to enrich your day with knowledge and spark your curiosity.From AI breakthroughs to space exploration, leadership shakeups at tech giants to the societal impact of advancing technologies, Discover Daily keeps you informed on the trends and ideas shaping our future. Leveraging Perplexity's powerful search and ElevenLabs' lifelike AI voice, the podcast transforms how you absorb information on the go.Hosted by Perplexity and featuring an unbiased, thought-provoking perspective, Discover Daily has quickly become a top tech podcast. With new episodes released daily, it's the perfect way to stay plugged into innovation and expand your mind, one captivating story at a time. Subscribe now on your favorite platform.Download our free mobile app at https://pplx.ai/download
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May 29, 2024 • 10min
OpenAI's Next AI Model, Google's Ranking Secrets, Toyota's Versatile Engines, Africa-Australia Internet Cable, and Iron-Air Batteries Explained
Discover the fascinating world of AI with insights into OpenAI's upcoming model and its safety measures. Uncover Google's secret search ranking strategies, showcasing the role of user engagement. Toyota's innovative engines, adaptable to multiple fuels, aim for carbon neutrality. Explore the groundbreaking subsea cable project linking Africa and Australia, enhancing digital connectivity. Finally, delve into the revolutionary iron-air batteries, poised to transform grid-scale energy storage through a unique process of reversible rusting.

May 28, 2024 • 7min
Musk’s xAI Raises $6B, Internet Archive DDoS Attack, GPT-4 Outperforms Analysts, Crows Count, and New Biology Rulle
Discover the staggering $6 billion raise for Elon Musk's xAI, advancing its ambitious AI projects. Learn about a mysterious DDoS attack on the Internet Archive that momentarily halted access to its vast resources. Delve into groundbreaking research showing that crows can count, highlighting their impressive cognitive abilities akin to toddlers. Finally, explore the intriguing concept of selectively advantageous instability in biology, suggesting that a certain level of chaos is crucial for evolution and adaptability.

May 25, 2024 • 12min
Meta's Hollywood AI Pitch, Doge Meme Icon Passes, iPhone Photo Bug, Microsoft Outage, and Yottabyte Data Compression
Explore Meta's ambitious plans to bridge AI and Hollywood with high-quality content licensing. Reflect on the legacy of Kabosu, the iconic Doge meme dog, who recently passed away. Dive into the tech world with news about an iPhone bug causing deleted photos to resurface and a major Microsoft outage disrupting services. Finally, discover innovations in yottabyte-scale data compression, revealing how tech is tackling data challenges. Stay curious and engaged with the latest in tech, culture, and more!

May 24, 2024 • 9min
Meta's Paid AI Assistant, Apple's Foldable MacBook, Ethereum ETFs, and Daylight's Vision-Friendly Tablet
Meta is exploring a paid version of its AI assistant to stay competitive in the tech landscape. Apple is rumored to be working on a foldable MacBook set to launch in a few years, stirring excitement among fans. The SEC has approved spot Ethereum ETFs, signaling a significant shift in crypto regulation. Plus, the innovative Daylight DC1 tablet aims to reduce eye strain with its unique design. Lastly, there's a discussion about an antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster, raising questions about competition in live event ticketing.

May 23, 2024 • 9min
Humane's AI Pin Seeks Buyer as Nvidia Stock Soars and Turbulence Rises
A startup faces tough times as it considers selling its AI-powered wearable device, the AI Pin. Meanwhile, Nvidia's stock soars past $1,000 thanks to a surge in AI-driven data center demand. Celebrations for Bitcoin Pizza Day, commemorating the first real-world Bitcoin transaction, add a historical twist. Concerns mount over extreme air turbulence linked to climate change, with a significant increase noted in recent years. Finally, a tribute is paid to computing pioneer Gordon Bell, whose contributions have shaped modern technology.

May 22, 2024 • 9min
Remote Kill Switches, AI Regulation, Autonomous Trucks, Light-Based Chips, and Distant Black Hole Merger
The podcast dives into the deployment of remote kill switches by semiconductor giants to protect technology in the face of geopolitical tensions. It highlights the EU's groundbreaking AI Act for regulating artificial intelligence based on risk, aiming to safeguard citizens. The discussion also addresses Volvo's innovative strides in autonomous trucking and the potential of light-based chips to enhance computing speed and efficiency. Finally, listeners are treated to the astonishing discovery of the most distant black hole merger, shedding light on the early universe.

May 21, 2024 • 10min
Microsoft's AI PCs, Scarlett Johansson's AI Voice Controversy, Neuralink's Brain Chip, Tanzania's Space Agency, TikTok's Smellmaxxing
Dive into the world of innovation with Microsoft's AI-powered PCs, boasting impressive new features for a smarter user experience. Explore the legal fracas surrounding Scarlett Johansson's AI voice model, raising questions about ethics and rights. Learn about Neuralink's groundbreaking brain chip trials aimed at helping those with paralysis regain control. Plus, discover Tanzania's exciting plans for its first space agency and get in on the TikTok trend of 'smellmaxxing' to elevate your personal scent game!

May 20, 2024 • 7min
OpenAI's Lifetime Non-Disparagement Policy, Blue Origin's Crewed Mission Success, and Slim iPhone 17 Rumors
Dive into the heated debate over OpenAI's lifetime non-disparagement policy and its implications for transparency in the tech world. Celebrate Blue Origin's remarkable NS-25 mission, featuring Ed Dwight, the oldest astronaut at 90, marking a leap in space tourism. Plus, get the scoop on the buzz around the upcoming iPhone 17 Slim, rumored to bring a sleek redesign and innovative features. Tune in for a blend of controversy, achievement, and futuristic tech talk!

May 19, 2024 • 7min
Microsoft Build 2024, Twitter Rebrands to X.com, Winamp Goes Open Source, Dream Chaser, and Infantile Amnesia
Dive into the latest advancements from Microsoft Build 2024, showcasing AI innovations and new hardware. Discover Twitter's bold rebranding to X.com, as it aims to transform into an all-in-one service platform. Exciting news surrounds Winamp's open-source move, inviting global developers to innovate with the classic player. Space enthusiasts will love learning about Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane designed for cargo missions. Plus, explore the intriguing phenomenon of infantile amnesia that keeps our earliest memories hidden.

May 18, 2024 • 11min
OpenAI Reshuffles Safety Team, Dow Jones Hits 40k, Blue Brain Project Ambitions, Mysterious Orcas, and the Evolution of Goosebumps
OpenAI has stirred up the AI community by disbanding its Superalignment team, raising eyebrows about their commitment to safety. The Dow Jones has made headlines by soaring past the 40,000 mark, marking a triumph for tech stocks. Ambitions rise with the Blue Brain Project, which aims to digitally recreate the mouse brain while navigating ethical hurdles. Meanwhile, orcas are baffling researchers with their yacht-ramming behavior in the Strait of Gibraltar. And did you know goosebumps once served an important survival role in humans?