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Discover Daily by Perplexity

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 fascinating stories and insights from Perplexity's Discover feed to enrich your day with knowledge and spark your curiosity. From AI breakthroughs to space exploration, leadership shakeups at tech giants to the societal impact of advancing technologies, Discover Daily keeps you informed on the trends and ideas shaping our future. Leveraging Perplexity's powerful search and ElevenLabs' lifelike AI voice, the podcast transforms how you absorb information on the go. Hosted by Perplexity and featuring an unbiased, thought-provoking perspective, Discover Daily has quickly become a top tech podcast. With new episodes released daily, it's the perfect way to stay plugged into innovation and expand your mind, one captivating story at a time. Subscribe now on your favorite platform. Download our free mobile app at https://pplx.ai/download

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Google's Gemini 2.0 Now Available, First iPhone Porn App Controversy, DeepSeek Upends Energy Industry

11 Feb 2025
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This Discover Daily podcast episode covers three significant tech and business stories. First, it details the release of Google's Gemini 2.0 AI models, highlighting their features and accessibility. Second, it discusses the controversy surrounding the release of Hot Tub, a native porn app for iPhones in the EU, challe...

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Figure AI's 100k Humanoid Robot Army, Benioff: 'Last All-Human Workforce', and ADHD May Shorten Lifespan

08 Feb 2025
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This Discover Daily podcast episode covers three main areas: Figure AI's plan to produce 100,000 humanoid robots within four years, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's prediction of hybrid human-AI workforces, and a study revealing significantly reduced life expectancy for adults with ADHD. The study, published in the Briti...

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Altman Reconsiders Open-Source Strategy, EU Bans Risky AI Systems, and Super-Earth Discovered

07 Feb 2025
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This Discover Daily podcast episode covers three key areas: OpenAI's potential shift towards a more open-source strategy due to competition from models like DeepSeek R1; the European Union's new AI Act, banning AI systems deemed to pose unacceptable risks with significant fines for non-compliance; and the discovery of ...

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Tesla Robotaxi to Launch in June, Teens Lose Trust in Big Tech, and AI-Assisted Work Can Be Copyrighted

06 Feb 2025
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This Discover Daily podcast episode covers three key tech and culture stories. First, it reports on Tesla's planned launch of an autonomous robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June 2025, with ambitious expansion plans for North America. Second, it discusses a Common Sense Media report revealing growing teen distrust...

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Trump Proposes US Iron Dome, California Secession Bid Proceeds, and Asteroid Carries Seeds of Life

05 Feb 2025
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This news podcast covers three main stories: the proposed US Iron Dome defense system facing technical and financial hurdles (estimated cost exceeding $2 trillion); a new Calexit initiative aiming for California's secession from the US, requiring over half a million signatures by July 22, 2025, to reach the 2028 ballot...

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AI Prescription Bill Proposed, TB Outbreak Hits Kansas, and Nadella Predicts ‘Jevons Paradox’ for AI

31 Jan 2025
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This news podcast covers three significant current events. First, it discusses the proposed Healthy Technology Act of 2023, which would allow AI to prescribe medication, sparking debate on patient safety and regulatory challenges. Second, it reports on a major tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas, the largest since the 195...

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Banks Selling X Debt, UK’s Four-Day Workweek Push, and New Microcontinent Discovered Near Greenland

30 Jan 2025
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This news podcast covers three significant current events. First, it reports on Morgan Stanley's plan to sell off debt tied to Elon Musk's acquisition of X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the discounted price and the challenges faced due to X's financial downturn. Second, it discusses the growing trend of four-day wo...

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DeepSeek R1 May Beat OpenAI's O1, AI Career Success Predictions, and Sleeping Pills Disrupt Brain Cleaning

29 Jan 2025
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This news podcast covers recent advancements in AI and their implications. The podcast begins with reports on DeepSeek R1, a cost-effective open-source AI reasoning model outperforming OpenAI's R1 in some benchmarks, and the ethical concerns surrounding AI-driven facial analysis for career predictions. It then focuse...

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AI-Developed Drugs Coming Soon, Finland Signs Artemis Accords, and JFK, MLK Files Declassified

28 Jan 2025
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This news podcast provides updates on three key areas: AI in drug discovery, space exploration, and government transparency. The first segment highlights advancements in AI-driven drug development, citing collaborations between Isomorphic Labs and pharmaceutical giants, along with promising phase 2 trial results from ...

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Mistral Plans IPO, CIA Chatbot Emulates World Leaders, and The Stargate Initiative

23 Jan 2025
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This news podcast provides updates on recent developments in the AI and tech sectors. The episode begins with brief reports on Mistral AI's upcoming IPO and the CIA's development of an AI-powered chatbot for simulating interactions with foreign leaders. The main focus is on the Stargate Initiative, a $500 billion proj...

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Anduril's $1B Autonomous Weapons Factory, Altman to Brief D.C. on ‘PhD-level Super Agents’, and World's First Chatbot Resurrected

22 Jan 2025
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This news podcast covers recent developments in technology and AI. The episode begins with a report on Anduril Industries' $1 billion investment in an autonomous weapons factory in Ohio, highlighting job creation and economic impact. Next, it discusses OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's briefing to U.S. government officials on ...

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US Bans Chinese Tech in Cars, Sweden's 100,000 Year Nuclear Waste Plan, and Schrödinger's Cat Quantum Breakthrough

20 Jan 2025
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This news podcast delivers three brief reports on current events. First, it covers the Biden administration's January 2025 ban on Chinese and Russian software and hardware in connected vehicles under £10,000 due to national security concerns, with a phased implementation through 2030. Second, it reports on Sweden's co...

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The RedNote App’s Boom in the US, FBI Hacked Computers to Uninstall Malware, and Gaia Sky Scan Completed

18 Jan 2025
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This news podcast delivers a concise update on three key areas: social media, cybersecurity, and astronomy. The podcast begins by discussing the rise of the Chinese social media app RedNote in the US market, fueled by potential TikTok restrictions. It then reports on a successful FBI operation removing PlugX malware ...

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China Plans Space Solar Array, Apple's First USA-Made iPhone Chips, and OpenAI's Economic Blueprint

17 Jan 2025
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This news podcast provides updates on recent developments in technology, science, and culture. The episode begins with a brief overview of China's ambitious space-based solar power project, followed by news of TSMC's successful chip production in Arizona, exceeding expectations and marking a significant step in US sem...

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Enron's Prank Revival, SEC Sues Elon Musk while Chinese Officials Consider TikTok Sale

16 Jan 2025
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This news podcast covers three significant tech and business stories. First, it discusses the satirical revival of Enron by Connor Gaydos, highlighting the mixed reactions it received, ranging from outrage to viewing it as a potential educational tool. Second, it reports on the SEC's lawsuit against Elon Musk for alle...

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iPhone Air Rumors, The JavaScript Trademark Battle, and New US AI-Export Rules

15 Jan 2025
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This news podcast provides a brief overview of recent tech and legal developments. The episode begins with a discussion of Apple's rumored ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, highlighting its features and potential market positioning. It then covers a legal dispute between Oracle and Dino Land regarding the JavaScript trademar...

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$750M Bitcoin Recovery Stopped, Meta's Policy Shift, and MIT's Stacked 3D Chips

13 Jan 2025
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This news podcast covers three significant tech and business stories. First, it reports on the unsuccessful legal attempt by a Welsh IT specialist to recover 8,000 Bitcoins from a landfill, highlighting the legal complexities and environmental concerns involved. Second, it details Meta's significant restructuring of i...

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Anthropic Eyes $60 Billion Valuation, Roman Empire Lead Poisoning Lowered IQ, and AI Chips May Outpace Moore's Law

11 Jan 2025
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In the latest episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, the hosts dive into exciting advancements in AI and their implications. The discussion kicks off with news about Anthropic's recent funding round and a fascinating study uncovering lead poisoning in ancient Rome. The spotlight then shifts to NVIDIA’s groundbreaki...

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Meta Scraps Fact-Checking Program, Lemon8: TikTok's US Alternative, and California's Santa Ana Winds Explained

10 Jan 2025
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In this episode of Discover Daily by Perplexity, we dive into several key topics: Meta's transition to a user-driven content moderation system, moving away from third-party fact-checking; the rise of ByteDance's Lemon8 app as a TikTok rival, despite looming US bans; and the devastating effects of Santa Ana winds on Cal...

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Sam Altman on AI Superintelligence, U.S. Buys Record Nuclear Power, and Nvidia's Personal AI Supercomputer

08 Jan 2025
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This episode of Discover Daily dives into three important topics: OpenAI's controversial move towards superintelligence, facing legal challenges; a major US government contract for nuclear power aimed at federal agencies, highlighting a trend in the tech industry; and Nvidia's launch of Project Digits, a $3,000 persona...

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