We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Elon Musk's AI startup xAI is close to securing a massive $6 billion investment that values the company at $18 billion. Key investors include Sequoia Capital, Future Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, and Gigafund. The funds will be used to further develop xAI's chatbot Grok, which aims to leverage data from Musk's companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink to enhance its capabilities. This interconnected AI ecosystem could p...
Apr 27, 2024•7 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In a significant development for internet regulation, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially restored net neutrality rules, reclassifying broadband internet as a utility-like service and prohibiting practices like throttling, blocking, or paid prioritization of online content. This decision has been met with praise from consumer advocacy groups but strong opposition from the telecommunications industry. Meanwhile, early...
Apr 26, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we're navigating the intersection of technology and policy, starting with the potential ban of TikTok in the United States. President Joe Biden's recent legislative action could force TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban, stirring up a storm of controversy and debate. We'll examine the paradox of the Biden campaign's use of TikTok for voter eng...
Apr 25, 2024•7 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode, we explore a range of fascinating developments at the intersection of AI, law enforcement, labor regulations, automotive privacy, and startup funding. First, we take a look at Microsoft's new Phi-3 family of compact yet powerful language models that bring advanced AI capabilities to smartphones and edge devices. Next, we examine Axon's "Draft One" tool that uses AI to automatically generate poli...
Apr 24, 2024•8 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest innovations in technology and art with Perplexity's Discover Daily podcast. In this captivating episode, host Alex, powered by ElevenLabs AI, takes you on a journey through Amazon's growing army of 750,000 collaborative robots, groundbreaking advancements in fast-charging sodium-ion batteries, and the AI-powered "Ask Dalí" installation at the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. Uncover how Amazon...
Apr 22, 2024•5 min
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily, a podcast powered by Perplexity, we explore the growing influence of artificial intelligence across various industries. From the U.S. House of Representatives taking steps to ban the popular social media app TikTok due to national security concerns, to rapper Drake releasing an AI-generated diss track featuring the voices of Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg, AI is making waves and sparking important co...
Apr 21, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 62
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we jump into a major recall affecting all Tesla Cybertruck vehicles due to a critical issue with the accelerator pedal. We explore the details of this recall, which impacts 3,878 vehicles, and discuss how a viral TikTok video played a pivotal role in bringing this safety concern to light. Learn about Tesla's response and the implications for Cybertruck owners and the automotive industry. We a...
Apr 20, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 61
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of the Discover Daily podcast by Perplexity, we explore the latest advancements in AI technology, corporate espionage tactics, and potential antitrust investigations. First, we dive into Meta's release of Llama 3, a series of open-source large language models designed to enhance AI applications across various platforms. These powerful models, available in 8 billion and 70 billion parameter versions, are already integra...
Apr 19, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 60
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we uncover the latest advancements in humanoid robotics as Boston Dynamics unveils its sleeker, more agile all-electric Atlas robot, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the field. We also explore the skyrocketing valuation of Mistral AI, a Paris-based startup specializing in large language models, as it seeks new funding at a staggering $5 billion valuation, showcasing the rapid growth and p...
Apr 18, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 59
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, the AI-powered podcast by Perplexity.ai, we explore three fascinating stories from the world of technology. First, we discuss the Limitless AI Pendant, a cutting-edge wearable device that's revolutionizing productivity and communication. With its compact design, impressive battery life, and privacy-focused features, the Limitless AI Pendant is gaining attention in the AI wearables market. Discover ho...
Apr 17, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 58
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest tech news and innovations with Discover Daily, the AI-powered podcast by Perplexity. In today's episode, we dive into Tesla's major workforce shakeup as the electric vehicle giant adapts to changing market conditions. Learn about the implications of these layoffs and executive departures for Tesla's future growth strategies. We also take a closer look at the Humane AI Pin, a groundbreaking wearable device...
Apr 16, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 57
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, powered by Perplexity, we explore three groundbreaking stories from the world of technology and marketing. First, we delve into the highly anticipated Llama 3 AI model from Meta, which promises advanced capabilities, open-source accessibility, and the potential to rival leading models like GPT-4. With its expected 140 billion parameters and multimodal capabilities, Llama 3 is poised to revolutionize the A...
Apr 15, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 56
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we discuss a new material developed by researchers in Japan that enables stable magnetic levitation without requiring an external power source. The centimeter-sized thin square plate, made from graphite coated with silica, hovers above a grid of magnets by harnessing the diamagnetic properties of graphite. This frictionless, self-sustaining floating platform technology could lead to ...
Apr 14, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 52
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore three stories that showcase the latest developments and controversies in the world of technology and space exploration. First, we examine the ethical concerns surrounding Adobe's AI image generator, Firefly, which has been found to use AI-generated images from competitors in its training data, sparking a debate about transparency and ethics in AI development. We then celebrate SpaceX'...
Apr 13, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 51
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, powered by Perplexity, we explore three significant stories that demonstrate the impact of technology and innovation. First, we examine TikTok's use of AI-generated digital avatars for content creation and advertising, offering a cost-effective and engaging way for businesses and creators to produce interactive experiences. Despite concerns surrounding privacy and traditional content creation jobs, T...
Apr 12, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 50
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this captivating episode of Discover Daily, powered by Perplexity, we explore three fascinating stories from the world of technology. First, we look into Microsoft's pitch of OpenAI's DALL-E to the U.S. Department of Defense for military applications, raising questions about the ethical implications of AI in warfare. Next, we discuss the potential dropping of charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange by the U.S. governm...
Apr 11, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 49
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover Daily, the bite-sized podcast from Perplexity, explores the latest developments in technology, science, and culture in its most recent episode. Hosted by Alex, whose voice is powered by ElevenLabs AI, the show takes listeners on a fascinating journey through stories about brain-computer interfaces, groundbreaking discoveries in particle physics, and bold predictions about the future of artificial intelligence. The episode features...
Apr 10, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 48
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore three fascinating stories at the intersection of AI, weather modification, and microbiology. First, we dive into Spotify's latest AI endeavor: a new feature that allows users to create personalized playlists using prompts. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence, Spotify aims to revolutionize music discovery and enhance user engagement on its platform. The company's investm...
Apr 09, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 47
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, host Alex, powered by ElevenLabs AI, explores three fascinating stories at the intersection of science and technology. First, we dive into Shutterstock's game-changing AI training deals with tech giants like OpenAI, Meta, Google, Amazon, and Apple. These partnerships involve licensing Shutterstock's vast library of images, videos, and music to train AI models, positioning the company as a key pl...
Apr 08, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 46
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the exciting world of AI and space exploration. First, we delve into the groundbreaking collaboration between Apple's former design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This partnership aims to revolutionize the AI hardware landscape, promising to deliver innovative devices that could shape the future of how we interact with artificial intelligence. We discuss the potential im...
Apr 07, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 46
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we dive into Tesla's upcoming robotaxi unveiling, set for August 8th, and explore what this autonomous vehicle could mean for the future of transportation. We also discuss Alphabet's potential acquisition of HubSpot, a blockbuster deal that could reshape the marketing software landscape - if it can overcome antitrust hurdles. Finally, we take a look at Apple's surprisi...
Apr 06, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 45
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, presented by Perplexity, we explore three remarkable stories that showcase the dynamic landscape of technology, law, and space exploration. First, we delve into the U.S. government's significant $2 billion Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase, connected to the seizure of 50,000 Bitcoin from the notorious Silk Road website. This transfer highlights the intricate relationship between traditional financial inst...
Apr 04, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 44
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this captivating episode of Discover Daily, host Alex, powered by ElevenLabs, delves into three compelling stories curated from Perplexity's Discover feed. First, we explore Google's potential implementation of a paywall for premium artificial intelligence (AI) search features, marking a significant shift in the tech giant's business model. This move reflects Google's efforts to monetize its advanced AI technologies ...
Apr 04, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 43
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore three significant developments in the world of AI and tech. First, we discuss Yahoo's acquisition of Artifact, an AI-driven news startup, and how this move could revolutionize personalized content delivery across Yahoo's platforms. We also examine Amazon's surprising decision to end its "Just Walk Out" cashierless technology in grocery stores, replacing it with ...
Apr 03, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we celebrate Apple's incredible 48-year journey, from its humble beginnings in Steve Jobs' parents' garage to becoming one of the world's most valuable and influential technology companies. We explore the iconic products that have redefined entire markets, such as the Apple II, Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, and discuss how Apple's commitment to innovation, design, and user ex...
Apr 02, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest developments in AI regulation, celebrate a cinematic milestone, and uncover surprising archaeological findings in this captivating episode of Discover Daily. Join host Alex as he delves into the US House's ban on Microsoft's AI chatbot, Copilot, and explores the implications of this decision for the rapidly evolving AI sector. Travel back in time to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking film &...
Apr 01, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 40
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore the cutting-edge advancements in AI voice cloning technology, focusing on OpenAI's new "Voice Engine" model. Learn about the potential applications, ethical concerns, and the industry's approach to responsible deployment of this powerful technology. We also delve into the National WWII Museum's innovative use of AI in their "Voices From the Front" exhibit, whi...
Mar 31, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 39
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Discover the latest breakthroughs and controversies in artificial intelligence with today's episode of Discover Daily. Join us as we explore Microsoft and OpenAI's $100 billion "Stargate" supercomputer project, set to revolutionize AI development with millions of specialized AI chips. Learn about the challenges and implications of this ambitious collaboration. We also delve into the heated debate surrounding the BBC&apo...
Mar 30, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 38
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we dive into X's (formerly Twitter) new feature that allows users to create and join communities focused on adult content or NSFW material. This development is part of X's strategy to differentiate itself from other social media platforms by openly offering NSFW groups while protecting underage users and those who wish to avoid explicit content. We also explore the Netherlands' groundbreaki...
Mar 29, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 37
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore three fascinating stories from the worlds of tech, business, and science: Amazon's $4 Billion AI Bet: We discuss Amazon's massive investment in AI startup Anthropic, the makers of the impressive Claude chatbot. This move underscores the intense competition among tech giants to gain an edge in the rapidly evolving field of generative AI. Truth Social's Inflated Valuation: ...
Mar 28, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 36
