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 fascin...
$750M Bitcoin Recovery Stopped, Meta's Policy Shift, and MIT's Stacked 3D Chips
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we delve into a groundbreaking legal decision involving a $750 million Bitcoin fortune forever lost in a Newport landfill. James Howells' decade-long battle to recover his 8,000 Bitcoin reached a decisive end as Judge Keyser KC dismissed his case, ruling in favor of Newport City Council's ownership claims. Despite innovative proposals involving AI-powered robots and specialized recovery teams, the massive cryptocurrency cache remains buried, serving as a cautionary tale for digital asset storage.Meta's dramatic restructuring of its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs marks a significant shift in corporate culture. The company announced immediate changes to hiring practices, supplier diversity efforts, and employee resource groups, with Chief Diversity Officer Maxine Williams being reassigned. This sweeping overhaul, effective January 10, 2025, aligns with similar moves by other major corporations and reflects responses to recent Supreme Court decisions and evolving legal landscapes.The episode culminates with an exploration of MIT's revolutionary advancement in computer chip technology. Engineers have developed a groundbreaking method for creating 'high-rise' 3D computer chips using stacked single-crystal 2D semiconductors. This innovation promises to double processing power while maintaining current chip footprints, potentially transforming AI hardware efficiency and opening new possibilities for edge computing, autonomous vehicles, and medical imaging applications.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/750m-bitcoin-recovery-stopped-2R50XCgJSaW7_kYvNuvyzQhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/meta-s-policy-shift-ilMIIIbSTfO5lOUwuaJcRQhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/mit-s-stacked-3d-chips-vH6iv7c_T9WrsPBl9MFnxwPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you’re interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin
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Anthropic Eyes $60 Billion Valuation, Roman Empire Lead Poisoning Lowered IQ, and AI Chips May Outpace Moore's Law
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In today's episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore Anthropic's meteoric rise as the AI startup eyes a staggering $60 billion valuation, backed by major partnerships with tech giants and impressive revenue growth. We then uncover fascinating research about how widespread lead pollution during the Roman Empire may have caused significant cognitive decline, with evidence preserved in Arctic ice cores revealing the extent of this ancient environmental crisis.Our main segment delves into the revolutionary world of AI chips, where innovations are potentially surpassing Moore's Law's traditional limitations. We explore how NVIDIA's groundbreaking Blackwell platform and GB200 NVL72 Superchip are setting new standards in AI processing capabilities, demonstrating unprecedented performance improvements that could reshape the future of computing and artificial intelligence.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/roman-empire-lead-poisoning-lo-2TticnTyRcmBLAeTKfupRghttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/anthropic-eyes-60-billion-valu-kKKiArFkRFyRd9rrkEwuDAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/ai-chips-may-outpace-moore-s-l-HcJymVppT6CVb.t_Kyjw4QPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you’re interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin
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Meta Scraps Fact-Checking Program, Lemon8: TikTok's US Alternative, and California's Santa Ana Winds Explained
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In today's episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore Meta's groundbreaking shift in content moderation as the tech giant abandons its third-party fact-checking program in favor of a community-driven approach. The episode delves into how this controversial decision could reshape online discourse and free expression across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, while examining the potential implications for digital media's future.We also spotlight ByteDance's rising star, Lemon8, which has emerged as a formidable alternative to TikTok amidst ongoing regulatory challenges. With its unique blend of social media features and seamless TikTok integration, Lemon8's growing success story offers fascinating insights into the evolving landscape of social media platforms and content creation, especially as TikTok faces a potential U.S. shutdown by January 19.The episode culminates with an in-depth analysis of the devastating Palisades Fire in California, examining how Santa Ana winds have fueled the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. With over 17,000 acres burned, thousands of structures destroyed, and more than 100,000 residents evacuated, we break down the science behind these dangerous winds and their intensifying impact on California's wildfire crisis, including the latest forecast for another round of severe wind conditions threatening the region.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/meta-scraps-fact-checking-prog-zmtTbMJkSEWQ9D7mmCKQVghttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/lemon8-tiktok-s-us-alternative-QjHNpkdVTWW0WAZDSlvFvAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/california-s-santa-ana-winds-e-eR5EdnjpTlmoI4LZ3EMaTA**Research Wildfire Relief Nonprofits with Charity Navigator on Perplexity**Perplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you’re interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin
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Sam Altman on AI Superintelligence, U.S. Buys Record Nuclear Power, and Nvidia's Personal AI Supercomputer
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore groundbreaking developments in AI and energy sectors that are reshaping our technological landscape. OpenAI's dramatic shift towards superintelligence development, following their recent governance crisis and controversial move to a for-profit structure, signals a new chapter in artificial intelligence. CEO Sam Altman's vision of AI agents joining the workforce by 2025 presents both opportunities and challenges for the future of work.The U.S. government's historic $840 million nuclear power contract with Constellation marks a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions for AI operations. This landmark deal, providing carbon-free electricity to federal agencies, aligns with the Biden administration's ambitious goal to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050, addressing the growing energy demands of AI technologies and data centers.The spotlight turns to Nvidia's revolutionary Project Digits, a $3,000 personal AI supercomputer that promises to democratize access to advanced AI computing. This compact powerhouse, featuring the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, can handle AI models with up to 200 billion parameters and delivers petaflop-level performance. The device represents a significant milestone in making enterprise-level AI capabilities accessible to individual researchers, developers, and students, potentially accelerating innovation across various fields.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/sam-altman-on-ai-superintellig-iwrC9AOiRzWRXh1biDIBjghttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/u-s-buys-nuclear-power-fJy30shqQ9WWRHDTHoGwGQhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/nvidia-s-personal-ai-supercomp-P6XoMgE8SxGbkXv.jjsFdgPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you’re interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin
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NASA's Moon Micro-Mission, AgiBot's Humanoid Robot Training Dataset, and Microsoft's $100B AGI Definition
We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily' by Perplexity, hosts Isaac and Sienna explore NASA's upcoming Lunar Trailblazer mission, scheduled for January 2025. This compact satellite mission aims to map water resources on the Moon's surface using advanced instruments like the High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper and the Lunar Thermal Mapper. The mission represents a crucial step in NASA's Artemis program, designed to establish sustainable human presence on the MoonThe show delves into a groundbreaking development in robotics, highlighting Chinese startup AgiBot's release of the AgiBot World Alpha dataset. This comprehensive open-source collection features over one million trajectories from 100 robots in industrial-grade environments, potentially marking an 'ImageNet moment' for embodied intelligence in roboticsThe main story focuses on Microsoft and OpenAI's unconventional redefinition of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which ties achievement to a $100 billion profit milestone. The episode examines the implications of this profit-centric definition, Microsoft's diversification strategy in AI investments, and the complex dynamics of their partnership agreement. This innovative approach to defining AGI raises important questions about the future direction of AI development and its impact on the tech industryFrom Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/nasa-s-moon-micro-mission-Bua4as.9SCi.G_fZKZUCPAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/agibot-s-humanoid-robot-traini-ovKJpg2RSey1INdEnXwuNwhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/microsoft-s-100b-agi-definitio-e6FaEhReQs.9exHMGZpuogPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you’re interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin
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