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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