US Senate AI Funding, Boeing Starliner Leak, and Airbus Racer Aircraft

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Criticism towards the AI funding roadmap includes alleged bias towards big-tech interests and lack of measures for urgent AI policy issues. Boeing's Starliner spacecraft faced a setback due to a helium leak in a thruster, delaying its launch to no earlier than May 21, 2024. Boeing and NASA plan operational solutions instead of physical repairs for the helium leak. Additionally, a valve failure on the Atlas V rocket required repairs. Airbus introduced the Racer aircraft, a hybrid combining helicopter and airplane features to enhance speed and stability for critical missions. The Racer can take off like a helicopter but achieve airplane-like speeds, surpassing 400 km per hour, with an eco-mode system to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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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."

From Perplexity's Discover feed:

Anthropic hires Instagram co-founder
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Anthropic-hires-Instagram-I4nFZ1pNTySwrD21xqqVKQ

US senate proposes $32b spend on AI
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/US-senate-proposes-iRHdpLLAR2KzG48rbSQLzw

Boeing troubleshooting Starliner leak
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Boeing-troubleshooting-Starliner-hS80HHgpRtyqPRbv.jjwVw

Airbus debuts heli-plane
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Airbus-debuts-heliplane-Rlpxo.enQrK6eAc9Vj6bGg

South Park is going after Ozempic
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/South-Park-is-pVR6oWo1RFCxt5mW_3ryrA

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