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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! On today's episode of Discover Daily:We explore Microsoft's development of MAI-1, a massive 500 billion parameter AI model aimed at competing with OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's AI offerings. Led by AI pioneer Mustafa Suleyman after Microsoft acquired his startup Inflection AI, MAI-1 represents a major upgrade to Microsoft's language model capabilities. Then, we discuss OpenAI's new partnership with Stack Overflow to enhance its models' techn...

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We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of the Discover Daily podcast from Perplexity, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming various industries. First, we look at the U.S. Air Force's groundbreaking test of an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet that engaged in a high-speed dogfight, part of plans for over 1,000 AI warplanes by 2028. We also cover the world's first official music video created entirely with AI video generation from OpenAI's Sora model ...

6 Touko 20246min

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! The episode began by exploring the intriguing phenomenon known as the "Third Man Syndrome" or "Third Man Factor," where people in life-threatening situations report feeling the presence of an unseen being offering guidance and support. Famous examples like Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition were discussed, along with theories about its potential causes.It then covered several other fascinating stories, including the abolition of Spa...

5 Touko 20248min

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In today's episode, we’ll look into fascinating discoveries and developments across science and technology. We begin with new evidence suggesting that ancient Mars had an Earth-like environment with conditions potentially conducive to life. Studies reveal that Mars experienced cyclical wet and dry seasons, and the presence of manganese oxides hints at a past atmosphere rich in oxygen. These findings deepen our understanding of the Red Plane...

4 Touko 20248min

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! Unlock the secret to emergency medical breakthroughs and cosmic discoveries on today's Discover Daily. We're peeling back the layers of innovation with a deep dive into the world of enzymes transforming the transfusion landscape. Picture a future where blood type barriers vanish, thanks to researchers who've found a way to convert types A, B, and AB into the universal type O. It's not science fiction; it's a revolution in emergency care, on...

3 Touko 20246min

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode, we explored a massive data breach that may have compromised the personal information of around one-third of Americans. The cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary, Change Healthcare, exploited stolen credentials to bypass security measures and deploy ransomware, raising concerns about healthcare data vulnerabilities. For more details, see: https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Third-of-US-nFp0wg1gTGOHit5gZjJqNg We...

2 Touko 20247min

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode, we find Apple has a secretive AI research facility in Zurich working on computer vision, machine learning, robotics, and autonomous systems. Its work is already used in products like FaceTime and aims to develop new visual AI capabilities for Siri to change how people interact with technology. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao received 4 months in prison and a $50M fine for failing to implement anti-money laundering measures...

1 Touko 20246min

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you! In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore Tesla's significant milestone in securing approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China. This development is expected to accelerate Tesla's growth in the world's largest auto market and intensify competition in the electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving sectors. We also discuss recent advancements in nuclear clock technology, with researchers making progress using scandium-45 ...

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