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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

Microsoft Exits OpenAI Board, Europe Conquers Space, Earth's Core Flips, GitHub Wins AI Battle

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest tech breakthroughs in this must-watch episode of Discover Daily! We dive into Microsoft's shocking exit from OpenAI's board, a move that's shaking up the AI industry and raising questions about antitrust concerns. Learn how this decision impacts the future of AI partnerships and what it means for tech giants navigating regulatory challenges. Next, we blast off with Europe's triumphant return to space...

Jul 11, 20249 min

AI Health Coaches, Robotic Factories, DNA Ointments, and Digital Libraries

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore groundbreaking advancements in health technology, manufacturing, and medical research, alongside the ongoing challenges in digital information access. We begin with the exciting collaboration between OpenAI and Thrive Global to create an AI-powered health coach, aiming to revolutionize personal health management through personalized guidance on sleep, nutrition, fitness, and stress management. ...

Jul 10, 20248 min

Antikythera Mechanism, Nothing's New Phone, Hydrogen Cars, Boeing's Plea

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover Daily explores the intersection of ancient and modern technology in this episode. Journey back 2,000 years to uncover the secrets of the Antikythera mechanism, an early analog computer from ancient Greece. Learn how this device predicted astronomical events and tracked the Olympic Games, offering insights into historical technological capabilities. We then examine Nothing's latest smartphone launch. The CMF Phone 1 enters the...

Jul 09, 202410 min

Decoding Dreams, China's AI Surge, and Amazon's Origin Story

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore cutting-edge developments in neurotechnology, where researchers at Osaka University are decoding brain activity to reconstruct images from thoughts. Using advanced AI models and fMRI scans, this technology opens up exciting possibilities for communication aids, dream interpretation, and understanding visual perception across species. We also delve into the history of AI, examining the first AI ...

Jul 08, 20248 min

Mars Moss, Eating Contests, Tech Titans, and Toxic Green

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore four diverse and intriguing topics that span science, culture, technology, and history. We begin with the remarkable resilience of the moss Syntrichia caninervis and its potential for terraforming Mars, highlighting its ability to withstand extreme conditions and its possible applications in creating sustainable habitats on the Red Planet. Next, we dive into the evolution of competitive eating,...

Jul 05, 20247 min

Threads' Milestone, Ancient Aboriginal Rituals, and Nuclear-Powered Data Centers

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore three fascinating stories that span the realms of technology, ancient culture, and energy innovation. We begin with Meta's social media platform Threads, which has surpassed 175 million monthly active users as it approaches its first anniversary. We delve into its rapid growth, challenges, and ongoing developments as it aims to become a major player in the social media landscape. Next, we ...

Jul 04, 20246 min

Apple's AI Alliance, Tesla's Resilience, and the Quest for Fusion Energy

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore four fascinating developments in technology and innovation. We begin with Apple's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI, which will see the integration of ChatGPT into Apple's operating systems. As part of this collaboration, Apple executive Phil Schiller is set to join OpenAI's board as a non-voting observer, putting Apple on equal footing with Microsoft in OpenAI's govern...

Jul 03, 20248 min

Rubik's Cube Turns 50, EU Charges Meta, Electric Flights Take Off, and AI Video Advances

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rubik's Cube, the iconic puzzle that has enthralled generations since its invention in 1974 by Hungarian professor Ernő Rubik. We explore the cube's fascinating history, from its humble beginnings as a tool for teaching 3D movement to its meteoric rise as a global phenomenon, selling over 350 million units worldwide. Discover how the Rubik's Cube has...

Jul 02, 20245 min

AI Jailbreaks, Automata Marvels, and Japan's Conveyor-Belt Revolution

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explored several cutting-edge developments in technology and conservation efforts. We began with the concerning discovery of the "Skeleton Key" technique by Microsoft researchers, which can bypass safety measures in multiple generative AI models. This method manipulates AI systems into ignoring their built-in safety protocols, potentially allowing harmful or restricted information to be extra...

Jul 01, 20248 min

CriticGPT, Living Robot Skin, and Oyster-Inspired Concrete

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore OpenAI's CriticGPT, an AI model designed to identify errors in code generated by ChatGPT. CriticGPT catches 85% of errors compared to 25% by humans and its feedback was preferred over human critiques in 63% of cases. OpenAI plans to integrate CriticGPT into their AI training pipeline, potentially leading to more reliable AI models. Next, we discuss a groundbreaking humanoid robot face crea...

Jun 28, 20246 min

Titan's Missing Waves, China's Lunar Triumph, and Volkswagen's Rivian Investment

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore a range of fascinating stories from across the realms of science, technology, and culture. We begin by delving into the puzzling absence of waves on Saturn's moon Titan, where despite evidence of wind and rainfall, radar data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft has revealed eerily smooth lakes. Researchers propose that the cold, heavy air during Titan's northern winter may hav...

Jun 26, 20247 min

Wikileaks Saga Ends, Music Giants Sue, and Earth's Best-Kept Secrets

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Are you curious about the latest developments in the Julian Assange case or the legal battle brewing between record labels and AI music startups? Maybe you've wondered how Antarctica has remained a neutral ground for scientific cooperation or about the origins of fresh water on Earth. If these topics pique your interest, you're in the right place. In today's episode of Discover Daily, your host Alex dives into these fascinat...

Jun 25, 20248 min

Starliner Faces Crisis, Apple AI Delayed in Europe, OpenAI Acquires Rockset, HIV Injection Breakthrough, Starlink Mini Satellites Launch

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we dive into the trending stories that captured attention over the weekend. We begin by exploring OpenAI's acquisition of Rockset, an enterprise analytics startup, and how this move aims to enhance OpenAI's retrieval infrastructure and make AI more accessible to users worldwide. We also discuss the challenges faced by Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which has left two NASA astronauts strande...

Jun 24, 20248 min

Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 vs GPT-4.0, AI-Script Backlash, Netflix House Launch, Smartphone Ban, and World’s Oldest Wine Discovery

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode, we explored several fascinating stories from the worlds of tech, entertainment, and archaeology. First, we looked at Anthropic's new AI model Claude 3.5 Sonnet, which raises the bar for AI capabilities in areas like reasoning, knowledge, and coding. We also discussed the controversy around the canceled premiere of the AI-scripted film "The Last Screenwriter" and Netflix's surprising plans to open immers...

Jun 21, 20245 min

Future of AI Safety, TikTok's Creative Tools, Banana's Viral Success, and Astronomical Discoveries

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! 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 cr...

Jun 20, 202410 min

Nvidia Tops Market, DeepMind's Audio AI, Fisker Bankruptcy, Mars Rock Discovery, and Vegas Monolith Mystery

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore Nvidia's remarkable achievement as it becomes the world's most valuable company, surpassing tech giants Microsoft and Apple. According to Al Jazeera, Nvidia's market capitalization soared to 3.335 trillion dollars, driven by the high demand for its AI chips, which are integral to the development of advanced technologies like OpenAI's ChatGPT. This milestone underscores Nvidi...

Jun 19, 20248 min

The US Sues Adobe, Tobacco-style Warnings, McDonald's Halts AI Drive-Thru, YouTube's Community Notes Test

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore the latest developments in tech and social media. YouTube is testing a new feature called "notes" that allows users to add community-generated context to videos, providing additional information and clarifying when content may be outdated, misleading, or a parody. The US government has filed a lawsuit against Adobe, accusing the software giant of concealing cancellation fees and makin...

Jun 18, 20246 min

Meta AI Pause, Pope's AI Warning, Sun's Magnetic Field, Alien Life Evidence, and DARPA's UAVs

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode, we covered a wide range of fascinating stories from the worlds of technology, science, and culture. We began with Meta's decision to pause its AI plans in Europe after facing privacy complaints and regulatory pressure. The company had intended to use public content shared by European users to train its AI models, but concerns were raised about potential violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Meta...

Jun 17, 202411 min

Dream Machine AI, Musk's Mega Payday, and the End of the Petrodollar Era

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we dive into the latest advancements in AI, business, and science. We begin by exploring Luma AI's groundbreaking text-to-video AI tool, Dream Machine, which allows users to generate high-quality video clips from simple text prompts. Despite its potential to revolutionize content creation, the tool also raises important questions about copyright, ethics, and the spread of misinformation. Next, we dis...

Jun 14, 20249 min

Elon Drops OpenAI Lawsuit, Apple's AI-Powered iPhone Surge, Turkish Student's AI Cheat, and Japan's Wooden Satellite Innovation

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore a range of fascinating stories from the worlds of tech, science, and culture. Elon Musk's sudden withdrawal of his lawsuit against OpenAI takes center stage, with the billionaire entrepreneur accusing the AI research company of deviating from its original mission. We also look into the shocking story of a Turkish student arrested for using AI to cheat on a university entrance exam,...

Jun 13, 20247 min

Raspberry Pi's London IPO, Voodoo's BeReal Buyout, Mistral AI's $6 Billion Surge, GM's Texas Self-Driving Push, and Lynn Conway's Microchip Legacy

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a range of captivating stories from the world of technology, business, and human achievement. Raspberry Pi, the company that revolutionized single-board computers, has gone public with an IPO on the London Stock Exchange, enabling expansion and continued democratization of computing. BeReal, the authenticity-focused social media app, has been acquired by French mobile apps and games publisher V...

Jun 11, 20249 min

Elon's Apple AI Clash, Tesla-Spacex's Future, Nokia's 3D Call Breakthrough, and Shane's Fashion Revolution

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, an AI-generated podcast by Perplexity, host Alex explores the latest developments in technology, science, and culture. The episode covers Elon Musk's threat to ban Apple devices from Tesla and SpaceX if Apple integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT technology into its operating systems, following Apple's announcement at WWDC 2024 to incorporate ChatGPT capabilities into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 ...

Jun 11, 20249 min

Roaring Kitty's GameStop Bet, Arnault's Luxury Move, NY's Algorithm Law, Microsoft's Recall Flaw, and Kuaishu's AI Video Challenge

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore captivating stories from finance, technology, and regulation. We begin with Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, who revealed a substantial position in GameStop valued at around $200 million, reigniting interest in the meme stock phenomenon. We also delve into the Arnault family's strategic moves within the luxury empire LVMH, as Frédéric Arnault is appointed managing director of Financière...

Jun 10, 20245 min

Eric Schmidt's AI Drones for Ukraine, SpaceX's Starship Milestone, Humane's Fire Alert, ALS Research Breakthrough, and D-Day Stories

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a range of captivating stories from the worlds of technology, science, and history. We begin with the secretive military drone startup, White Stork, founded by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt. These AI-powered kamikaze drones are designed to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Next, we celebrate SpaceX's successful fourth test flight of its Starship mega-rocket, marking a s...

Jun 07, 20245 min

NVIDIA's $3 Trillion AI Revolution, Apple's Home Robotics, Bioelectronic Medicine Breakthrough, and Boeing's Historic Starliner Launch

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In a major milestone for the tech industry, Nvidia has become the first company to surpass a staggering $3 trillion market capitalization. This achievement is driven by Nvidia's leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) chips and robust financial performance, with Q1 2024 sales reaching $26 billion. As AI technology continues advancing rapidly, Nvidia is well-positioned to capitalize on growing opportunities. Meanwhile, Apple is vent...

Jun 06, 20246 min

Elon Musk's AI Chip Diversion, Major AI Services Outage, and AI in Weather Forecasting

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this captivating episode of Discover Daily, we dive into the latest tech news and controversies that are shaping the world of AI and beyond. From Elon Musk's bold decision to redirect AI chips from Tesla to his other ventures, to the massive ChatGPT outage that left millions of users in the dark, we explore the implications and reactions to these groundbreaking events. Discover how AI is revolutionizing weather forecasting, with mo...

Jun 05, 20248 min

NYSE Glitch drops stock 99%, Maezawa's Canceled Moon Mission, MrBeast's YouTube Milestone, Largest Genome Found, and Invasive Hornet in Georgia

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a range of captivating stories from the worlds of finance, space exploration, social media, science, and ecology. We begin with a technical glitch at the New York Stock Exchange that caused a momentary plunge in stock prices, including Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway A-shares. Next, we discuss the cancellation of Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa's "dearMoon" mission, ...

Jun 04, 20247 min

Showrunner: AI-Powered Streaming, Quantum Wormhole Simulation, Lorlatinib's Success in Lung Cancer, Thwaites Glacier's Rapid Melting, and the Decline of Ghost Kitchens

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a range of fascinating topics that span the realms of technology, science, and culture. From the groundbreaking development of a new AI-driven streaming service called Showrunner to the alarming melting of Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier," and from the unprecedented success of a new lung cancer drug trial to the rise and fall of the ghost kitchen industry, this episode covers a di...

Jun 03, 20246 min

Magic Leap's Google Partnership, Tooth-Regrowing Drug Trials, OpenAI Tackles Influence Ops, Infobar-Inspired Apple Watch Case, and Sony Pictures Embraces AI for Cost Reduction

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explored a range of topics that are shaping the future of technology, healthcare, and entertainment. We began by discussing the strategic partnership between Magic Leap and Google, which aims to push the boundaries of augmented reality (AR) and extended reality (XR) experiences. By combining Magic Leap's expertise in optics and manufacturing with Google's technological capabilities, this coll...

May 31, 20247 min

Largest Botnet Takedown, Mistral's AI Coding Model, BYD's 1,300-Mile Hybrid, and Cosmic Ray Archaeology in Greece

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Welcome to Discover Daily, where we bring you the latest in tech, science, and culture. In today's episode, we start with the takedown of the 911 S5 botnet by the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI, which was responsible for a wide range of cybercrimes, including the theft of $5.9 billion in COVID-19 relief funds. The botnet, managed by YunHe Wang, hacked into over 19 million IP addresses globally, using malicious VPN applications to ...

May 30, 20248 min