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Discover Daily by Perplexity

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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.



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Episodes

Meta Launching Community Notes, Anthropic CEO Floats AI Quit Button, Man Survives with Titanium Heart in World-First

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore a groundbreaking medical achievement: an Australian man who survived 100 days with a BiVACOR titanium heart before successfully receiving a donor heart transplant. This world-first procedure marks a significant milestone in artificial heart technology, potentially revolutionizing treatment options for millions of heart failure patients globally. The BiVACOR device, featuring magneti...

Mar 18, 20257 min

Chinese Quantum Chip Rivals Willow, Vibe Coding's Rise in Software Development, and the Universe May Exist in Black Hole

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore China's quantum computing breakthrough with Zuchongzhi 3.0, a 105-qubit processor that dramatically outperforms classical supercomputers. This remarkable machine completed in minutes what would take the world's fastest supercomputer billions of years, showcasing a quantum advantage 10 quadrillion times faster than traditional computing methods. The Chinese quantum processo...

Mar 17, 20258 min

Microsoft Looks Beyond OpenAI, Student Cracks Century-Old Math Problem, and Research Shows How Aspirin Fights Cancer

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with a look at Microsoft. The company is strategically diversifying its AI approach beyond its OpenAI partnership by developing its own AI models, particularly the MAI family. These models have performed nearly as well as leading models from OpenAI and Anthropic on commonly accepted benchmarks and are being considered as potential replacements for OpenAI's technology in Microsoft...

Mar 13, 20258 min

Tanker Collision in North Sea, Neuralink Files 'Telepathy' and 'Telekinesis' Trademarks, and EU to Help Ukraine Replace Starlink

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore a major maritime disaster in the North Sea where the US-flagged oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate collided with the Portuguese cargo ship Solong off East Yorkshire on March 10, 2025. The collision caused fires on both vessels, forced crew evacuations, and released jet fuel into the sea, raising environmental concerns. All 37 crew members were rescued safely, though questions remain abo...

Mar 11, 202511 min

OpenAI's $20,000 AI Agent, Nauru Sells Citizenship for Relocation, and Eric Schmidt Opposes AGI Manhattan Project

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’ by Perplexity, we delve into the latest developments in tech and geopolitics. OpenAI is set to revolutionize its business model with the introduction of advanced AI agents, offering monthly subscription plans ranging from $2,000 to $20,000. These agents are designed to perform complex tasks autonomously, leveraging advanced language models and decision-making algorithms. This move is supported by a signi...

Mar 10, 20258 min

Nasdaq to Offer 24-Hour Trading, Volkswagon's Cheapest EV to Use Rivian Software, and Light Transformed into Supersolid

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, we delve into the latest advancements in tech, science, and culture. First, we explore Nasdaq's ambitious plan to introduce 24-hour trading on its equities platform, a move driven by growing global demand for U.S. stocks. This initiative, set to begin in the latter half of 2026, aims to cater to retail investors across different time zones but must navigate challenges such as increased volatility a...

Mar 09, 202510 min

Trump Announces US Crypto Reserve, Scale AI Wins Defense Contract, and SpaceX Starship Explodes Midflight

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we delve into significant developments across the tech and political landscapes. Former President Donald Trump has announced plans for a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, which includes major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Ripple's XRP, and Cardano's ADA. This move aims to strengthen the U.S. position in the global crypto market and follows Trump's executive order...

Mar 08, 20258 min

Anthropic Reaches $61.5B Valuation, SEC Says Meme Coins Are Not Securities, and Early Universe May Have Had Water

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore groundbreaking developments in AI, cryptocurrency regulation, and early universe water formation. AI startup Anthropic has reached a staggering $61.5 billion valuation after closing a $3.5 billion funding round, showcasing impressive growth with an annual recurring revenue of $800 million. The company's latest AI model, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, introduces innovative 'hybrid reas...

Mar 06, 20257 min

Apple 'Air' Product Teased, DeepSeek's Theoretical 545% Margin, and Massive Gold Hydrogen Reserves Located

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with a tease from Apple CEO Tim Cook. His message on X that "there's something in the air" has sparked speculation about new MacBook Air models featuring the M4 chip. These potential upgrades include a 25% boost in multi-core CPU performance, enhanced AI capabilities, and improved features like a 12MP Center Stage camera and Wi-Fi 6E support. Apple's shift to a mor...

Mar 05, 202511 min

Leaked Chat Logs Expose Ransomware Group, AI Tool Diagnoses Diabetes, HIV, and Covid-19, and Scientists Develop New View of Evolution

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', a massive leak from the Black Basta ransomware group reveals shocking details about modern cybercrime networks, including a 17-year-old member and $28.7M ransom demands. Security researchers uncover how the group uses corporate tools like ZoomInfo to target English-speaking organizations, while internal conflicts stall their operations. Dive into the dark world of double extortion tactics and ...

Feb 27, 20257 min

Trump Fires Military Leaders, Nadella Dismisses AGI Benchmarks, and World's First Two-Way Brain-Computer Interface

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', President Trump dismisses six top military leaders—including the first female Navy chief—sparking bipartisan alarm over politicized leadership purges. We analyze the unprecedented removal of Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Adm. Lisa Franchetti, and key strategists overseeing Ukraine/Taiwan operations, alongside plans to slash 5,400 Pentagon jobs. Discover why defense experts warn ...

Feb 26, 20257 min

Zelenskyy Offers to Resign for Peace, China Launches Underwater Computing Cluster, and Google Unveils AI Co-Scientist

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stuns the world by offering to resign in exchange for NATO membership or peace with Russia, amid escalating geopolitical tensions and U.S. demands for rare earth mineral concessions. Meanwhile, China deploys a revolutionary underwater computing cluster off Hainan Island—a 30,000-gaming-PC-powered fortress cooled by seawater, slashing energy costs by 45% while spar...

Feb 25, 20259 min

Humane Shuts Down AI Pin, Uber for Armed Guards Climbs App Store, and Human Speech Gene Identified

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with the unexpected shutdown of Humane's AI Pin. The much-discussed wearable device's discontinuation and subsequent $116 million acquisition by HP marks a significant shift in the wearable AI landscape, highlighting the challenges of introducing new device categories in today's competitive market. We also delve into the launch of Protector, an innovative app revolution...

Feb 24, 20258 min

iPhone 17 Design May Be Drastically Different, ChatGPT Removes Content Warnings, and See-Through Aluminum Breakthrough

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with rumors about Apple's iPhone 17 lineup. Recent leaks suggest the phones will have a dramatic redesign, featuring a horizontal camera bar across all models and introducing the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. The Pro Max variant may also have a cutting-edge metalens technology that could transform the iconic Dynamic Island, potentially setting new standards for smartphone design. Ope...

Feb 21, 20258 min

AI Hedge Fund Beats Market, Mexico Threatens Google Over Gulf, and Model Suggests Intelligent Life’s Inevitability

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, we explore groundbreaking developments across finance, international relations, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. We begin with the remarkable story of Minotaur Capital, a Sydney-based hedge fund achieving an 18.7% return through innovative AI-driven investment strategies, showcasing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in financial markets. We then delve into an unpre...

Feb 20, 20257 min

IRS Acquiring Nvidia Supercomputer, ChatGPT Energy Use Overestimated, and Complex Brains Evolved Independently

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', the IRS is making waves in government tech adoption with its upcoming acquisition of an Nvidia SuperPod AI supercomputer. This sophisticated system, featuring thirty-one servers with Blackwell processors, will be installed at their Martinsburg, West Virginia computing center. The system aims to revolutionize the agency's machine learning capabilities, particularly in fraud detection and t...

Feb 19, 202510 min

Musk Claims Grok 3 Outperforms All Rivals, Microsoft Study Finds AI Impairs Critical Thinking, and Radioactive Anomaly in Pacific Ocean

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', the mysterious world of AI advancements and scientific discoveries collide in this episode of Discover Daily, where we explore Elon Musk's latest AI breakthrough with Grok 3, a model claimed to be 10 times more powerful than its predecessor and running on a massive infrastructure of 100,000 Nvidia GPUs. The episode delves into how this development intensifies the competition in the AI lan...

Feb 18, 20259 min

Jeep Rolls Out In-Car Ads, France Announces Stargate Rival, and FBI Has Secret UFO Office

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with the controversial roll out of in-car advertisements by Jeep, causing significant backlash among vehicle owners due to intrusive full-screen pop-ups on their infotainment systems. The situation, now blamed on a software glitch affecting opt-out functionality, has sparked important discussions about privacy and safety in modern vehicles, while raising concerns about the future of i...

Feb 15, 20257 min

Inflation Rises Unexpectedly, Musk To Withdraw Bid If OpenAI Remains Nonprofit, and China Establishes Planetary Defense Force

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with January's unexpected inflation surge to 3% that has rattled financial markets and diminished hopes for early Fed rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index showed significant increases across multiple sectors, with egg prices jumping 15.2% in a single month due to ongoing avian flu outbreaks. These developments have triggered widespread market adjustments and raised concern...

Feb 14, 20257 min

OpenAI Rebrands, Apple Prototypes Tabletop Robot, and Largest Structure in Universe Found

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, we explore groundbreaking developments across technology and space. OpenAI unveils its first comprehensive rebrand, introducing a refined blossom logo, custom OpenAI Sans typeface, and a nature-inspired color palette under the leadership of their design team. We also delve into Apple's exciting ELEGNT project, a revolutionary lamp-like robotic companion prototype that could hit markets by 2027. Our...

Feb 12, 20257 min

Google's Gemini 2.0 Now Available, First iPhone Porn App Controversy, DeepSeek Upends Energy Industry

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, we explore groundbreaking developments in AI technology and their far-reaching implications. Leading the headlines is Google's release of Gemini 2.0, introducing three powerful models - Flash, Pro, and Flash-Lite - each tailored for specific use cases and offering enhanced performance capabilities. We also delve into how the EU's Digital Markets Act is reshaping the iOS app landscape, with the...

Feb 11, 202510 min

Figure AI's 100k Humanoid Robot Army, Benioff: 'Last All-Human Workforce', and ADHD May Shorten Lifespan

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', delve into the cutting-edge world of robotics, highlighting Figure AI's ambitious initiative to manufacture 100,000 humanoid robots over the next four years. Their groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI and collaboration with BMW showcase how AI-driven robotics are revolutionizing manufacturing and workplace automation. We then turn to Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's recent predictions...

Feb 08, 202510 min

Altman Reconsiders Open-Source Strategy, EU Bans Risky AI Systems, and Super-Earth Discovered

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore Sam Altman's recent acknowledgment that OpenAI may need to reconsider its open-source strategy, suggesting they might be "on the wrong side of history." This significant shift comes as competitive pressure from open-source models like DeepSeek R1 continues to mount, with Altman praising DeepSeek as "a very good model" that has narrowed OpenAI's traditio...

Feb 07, 20259 min

Tesla Robotaxi to Launch in June, Teens Lose Trust in Big Tech, and AI-Assisted Work Can Be Copyrighted

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', host Sienna takes viewers on a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI technology and its legal implications. At the forefront is Tesla's revolutionary announcement of their upcoming autonomous robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, scheduled for June 2025, which promises to reshape urban transportation through their advanced 'unsupervised' Full Self-Driving technology. The epis...

Feb 06, 20257 min

Trump Proposes US Iron Dome, California Secession Bid Proceeds, and Asteroid Carries Seeds of Life

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with the technical and financial implications of Trump's Iron Dome executive order, which mandates Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to deliver an implementation plan within 60 days. The proposed $2 trillion defense system aims to create a comprehensive shield against various missile threats, though experts like William Hartung raise important concerns about its practicality. The ep...

Feb 05, 202510 min

AI Prescription Bill Proposed, TB Outbreak Hits Kansas, and Nadella Predicts ‘Jevons Paradox’ for AI

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore the healthcare bill, H.R. 206, thats making waves in Congress as it proposes to allow AI systems to prescribe medications. The Healthy Technology Act of 2023 could revolutionize healthcare delivery by qualifying AI as prescribing practitioners, sparking intense debates over patient safety, algorithmic bias, and the future of medical decision-making in an AI-powered healthcar...

Jan 31, 20259 min

Banks Selling X Debt, UK’s Four-Day Workweek Push, and New Microcontinent Discovered Near Greenland

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore three significant stories shaping our world. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the financial landscape of X (formerly Twitter), where Morgan Stanley leads a consortium of banks preparing to sell billions in Musk-related debt at a discounted rate, reflecting the platform's challenging journey since its $44 billion acquisition. We then transitions to examining the growi...

Jan 30, 20258 min

DeepSeek R1 May Beat OpenAI's O1, AI Career Success Predictions, and Sleeping Pills Disrupt Brain Cleaning

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily,' we delve into groundbreaking developments in AI technology, focusing on DeepSeek's revolutionary R1 model that's challenging OpenAI's dominance. The open-source AI has demonstrated remarkable performance in mathematical reasoning while offering significant cost advantages, making it a game-changer for developers and businesses seeking advanced AI capabilities. The model's i...

Jan 29, 20258 min

AI-Developed Drugs Coming Soon, Finland Signs Artemis Accords, and JFK, MLK Files Declassified

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we delve into the groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven drug discovery, highlighting DeepMind's AlphaFold 3 and significant partnerships between Isomorphic Labs and pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novartis. The episode explores how these collaborations, backed by substantial investments reaching into billions, are revolutionizing the development of small molecule therapeutics and a...

Jan 28, 20257 min

Mistral Plans IPO, CIA Chatbot Emulates World Leaders, and The Stargate Initiative

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we begin with a look at Mistral AI's bold move toward an IPO. The French AI startup, valued at $6 billion, announces plans to expand globally while maintaining its independence, marking a significant milestone for European tech innovation. CEO Arthur Mensch's announcement at Davos signals Europe's growing influence in the global AI landscape. We then delve into the CIA's revolutionary ...

Jan 23, 20257 min