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

Feb 15, 20257 min
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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 in-car advertising across the automotive industry.

France makes headlines with a groundbreaking 109 billion euro investment package in artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a formidable competitor in the global AI race. The initiative includes a massive UAE-backed one-gigawatt AI data center, substantial investments from major firms like Brookfield and BPI France, and comprehensive plans for chip acquisition and talent development, demonstrating France's commitment to becoming a leading force in AI innovation.

The episode's main story looks at the existence of the FBI's secret UFO office, dedicated to investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). Working alongside the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office, this covert unit employs over a dozen specialists nationwide. While recent Pentagon reports found no evidence of extraterrestrial activity, the office continues its vital work despite facing potential personnel changes and operating with a classified budget.

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Speaker 1

Welcome to Discover Daily by Perplexity , an AI-generated show on tech , science and culture . I'm Isaac . Today we're exploring a secret FBI office dedicated to investigating UFOs . But first let's look at what else is happening across the automotive and tech industries . Our first story today is about Jeep's controversial in-car advertisements .

Jeep drivers have been seeing full-screen pop-up ads on their infotainment screens , asking them to sign up for an extended warranty . This move has sparked widespread backlash among Jeep owners , who are concerned about safety , privacy and the intrusion of ads into their vehicles .

The ads appear every time the vehicle stops , reportedly affecting vehicles with less than 36,000 miles on the odometer . While initially thought to be part of a SiriusXM partnership , jeep's parent company Stellantis has clarified this was actually due to a software glitch affecting the opt-out functionality .

This explanation came through their Jeep Cares representative after mounting customer complaints . The situation isn't entirely hopeless for frustrated owners . According to the company , there is a way to disable these ads through Jeep Connect , though it requires creating an account .

But many Jeep owners have expressed that they shouldn't have to jump through hoops to avoid ads in a vehicle they've already purchased . One Jeep owner described how these pop-ups disrupt the driving experience , forcing them to constantly close ads to access essential vehicle functions . Many feel betrayed , having assumed their vehicle's interface would be ad-free .

This trend of in-car advertising extends beyond Jeep , with other automakers like Ford exploring similar technologies . Ford has filed patents for systems that could deliver targeted advertisements based on collected data . While this development raises privacy concerns , it's worth noting that these are currently just patents , not implemented features features .

Moving on to our second story , france has announced a landmark €109 billion investment package in artificial intelligence , combining public and private funding to establish itself as a global AI leader and rivaled the United States' massive Stargate project .

This ambitious initiative was unveiled ahead of the AI Action Summit in Paris and comprises contributions from several major players . According to reports , the UAE is investing 30 to 50 billion euros for a 1-gigawatt AI data center .

Investment firms Brookfield and BPI France are committing 20 billion and 10 billion euros respectively , and more investments are coming from telecommunication companies Iliad and Orange . The centerpiece of this initiative is the UAE's backed data center . France has already pre-identified 35 potential sites for this development .

This facility is set to become one of the largest and most advanced AI-focused data centers globally . The investment package goes beyond just infrastructure and includes initiatives in chip acquisition and talent development . France's approach signals its determination to compete in the global AI race with powerhouses like the US and China .

Now let's dive into our main story of the day the FBI's secret UFO office . The FBI operates a secretive office dedicated to investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena , or UAPs . This unit works alongside , yet independently from , the Pentagon's all-domain Anomaly Resolution Office , a partnership that began in 2021 .

The FBI confirmed the office's existence in early 2025 , but declined to provide details on its size or operational duration , stating only that it investigates UAPs when there's potential for federal law violations or threats to national interests . While public attention often focuses on the sensational aspects of UAP sightings , the reality of the FBI's work is more grounded .

According to the latest Pentagon UAP report from last year , investigators found no evidence of extraterrestrial activity or technologies that defy known physics . In fact , out of 757 reports received between May 2023 and June 2024 , only 21 cases contained enough data to warrant continued investigation . But the office's future remains uncertain .

Agents within the working group are facing a potential purge of personnel who previously worked on January 6th-related investigations , while personnel changes could impact ongoing investigations . The FBI's UAP work is part of a larger ecosystem that includes multiple federal agencies and civilian partnerships .

Notable among these is the collaboration with Americans for Safe Aerospace , led by former Navy pilot Ryan Graves , which creates a vital bridge between civilian witnesses and official investigations . The Pentagon's latest UAP investigation budget reached $30 million in 2024 , with the FBI maintaining a separate classified budget for its operations .

With the FBI maintaining a separate classified budget for its operations . Among the most significant findings was a 2023 report documenting multiple radar-confirmed sightings by military pilots of objects demonstrating unusual flight characteristics , though technical analysis revealed no definitive evidence of non-human technology . That's it for today . Thanks for tuning in .

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