In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the latest fascinating developments in tech, science, and culture. Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, has launched a new AI company called Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI) to pursue safe superintelligence without distractions[2][3]. Meanwhile, TikTok has unveiled generative AI avatars for ads, allowing brands to create human-like content using stock actors or custom avatars based on creators [5][6]. These avatars can be tailored to speak multiple languages to help brands connect with global audiences.

In gaming news, the simple banana-clicking game "Banana" has become the 9th most popular game of all time on Steam, surpassing hits like Hogwarts Legacy and Baldur's Gate 3 with an astounding 884,469 concurrent players[1]. Moving to the cosmos, astronomers have witnessed the dramatic awakening of a supermassive black hole in the galaxy SDSS1335+0728, which suddenly began emitting intense light in late 2019 after years of tranquility[9]. This unprecedented event provides valuable insights into how black holes grow and evolve.

Finally, Stanford researchers are making exciting progress on the "accelerator-on-a-chip" project, aiming to shrink particle accelerators to the nanoscale using advanced laser and fabrication techniques[8][10]. These miniaturized accelerators could revolutionize fields from fundamental physics research to medical treatments. Stay tuned for more captivating stories on Discover Daily!

Citations: [1] https://www.eurogamer.net/banana-clicking-game-now-9th-most-popular-of-all-time-on-steam-knocks-baldurs-gate-3-out-of-top-10 [2] https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/19/openai-co-founder-ilya-sutskever-announces-safe-superintelligence.html [3] https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/19/technology/ilya-sutskever-openai-safe-superintelligence.html [4] https://www.ign.com/articles/banana-clicking-game-banana-now-the-11th-most-popular-game-of-all-time-on-steam [5] https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/19/24181870/openai-former-chief-scientist-ilya-sutskever-ssi-safe-superintelligence [6] https://ca.news.yahoo.com/tiktoks-gen-ai-avatars-are-based-on-real-people-and-that-only-makes-them-more-creepy-130033649.html [7]

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

In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore Nvidia's remarkable achievement as it becomes the world's most valuable company, surpassing tech giants Microsoft and Apple. According to Al Jazeera, Nvidia's market capitalization soared to 3.335 trillion dollars, driven by the high demand for its AI chips, which are integral to the development of advanced technologies like OpenAI's ChatGPT. This milestone underscores Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market and its pivotal role in the tech industry's future.

Next, we look into DeepMind's latest innovation, the V2A model, which can generate high-quality audio, including music, sound effects, and voiceovers, synchronized with visual content. As reported by Yahoo News, this technology can revolutionize video creation by providing contextually appropriate audio without the need for text prompts. DeepMind's V2A model opens new possibilities for content creators, enhancing the production process and enabling more sophisticated AI-generated videos.

Finally, we cover the intriguing discovery of a mysterious monolith in Las Vegas and NASA's Perseverance rover's findings on Mars. According to Fox Weather, the monolith, similar to those found in Utah and Romania, has sparked curiosity and speculation about its origin. Meanwhile, NASA's rover has uncovered unique rocks in Jezero Crater that resemble formations created by microbial communities on Earth, suggesting the potential for past life on Mars. These discoveries highlight the ongoing exploration and mysteries of our universe.

More on Perplexity's Discover feed

Citations:
[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/6/19/nvidia-becomes-worlds-most-valuable-company-dethroning-microsoft
[2] https://sg.news.yahoo.com/google-deepminds-new-ai-tech-will-generate-soundtracks-for-videos-113100908.html
[3] https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/06/18/nvidia-most-valuable-company-microsoft-ai/
[4] https://www.foxweather.com/lifestyle/mystery-monolith-appears-las-vegas
[5] https://science.nasa.gov/mission/mars-2020-perseverance/mars-rock-samples/
[6] https://shellypalmer.com/2024/06/ai-generated-audio-for-video-from-deepmind/
[7]

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

In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore the latest developments in tech and social media. YouTube is testing a new feature called "notes" that allows users to add community-generated context to videos, providing additional information and clarifying when content may be outdated, misleading, or a parody. The US government has filed a lawsuit against Adobe, accusing the software giant of concealing cancellation fees and making it difficult for customers to terminate their subscriptions. We also discuss US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's bold proposal to implement tobacco-style warning labels on social media platforms, citing the potential mental health risks associated with their use, especially among adolescents.

In other news, McDonald's has announced the discontinuation of its AI-powered drive-thru ordering system after a two-year partnership with IBM. The fast-food giant cites inaccuracies and customer frustration as reasons for halting the AI technology, which was intended to expedite the ordering process. Despite the setback, McDonald's remains optimistic about the future of voice ordering solutions and plans to evaluate long-term, scalable options.

As social media continues to shape our daily lives, it is crucial to address the potential risks and challenges that come with these platforms. From YouTube's efforts to combat misinformation through community-sourced context to the US government's actions against deceptive business practices and the call for mental health warnings, this episode highlights the importance of fostering a safer and more transparent online environment. Stay tuned for more fascinating stories from the world of tech, science, and culture on Discover Daily.

From Perplexity's Discover feed:

• The US Sues Adobe
• Tobacco-style Warnings on Social Media
• McDonald's Halts AI Drive-Thru
• YouTube's Community Notes Test
  
  

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