Welcome to a new episode of Discover Daily, the AI-generated podcast curated by Perplexity to satisfy your curiosity about the latest in tech, science, and culture. I'm your host Alex, and in today's episode, we explore significant changes at OpenAI, a historic milestone for the Dow Jones, the ambitious goals of the Blue Brain Project, the puzzling behavior of orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar, and the evolutionary remnants of goosebumps.

OpenAI has recently disbanded its Superalignment team, raising concerns about the company's commitment to AI safety. This team was dedicated to ensuring that artificial general intelligence systems remain aligned with human goals. Despite the departure of key figures like Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike, OpenAI continues to integrate safety considerations into its broader research efforts. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has surpassed the 40,000 mark for the first time, driven by easing inflation and significant gains in technology stocks, particularly those associated with artificial intelligence.

The Blue Brain Project aims to create a digital reconstruction of the mammalian brain, starting with the mouse brain, to understand brain structure and function. Despite its achievements, the project faces challenges such as the complexity of simulations and ethical considerations. Additionally, orcas in the Strait of Gibraltar have resumed ramming yachts, puzzling scientists with their behavior. Lastly, we discuss the evolutionary remnants of goosebumps, a vestigial reflex inherited from our animal ancestors.

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OpenAI superalignment team disbanded
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/OpenAI-superalignment-team-xOZoBxnbRY2lNCr1OTMGgg

Dow Jones surpassed 40,000 for the first time
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Dow-Jones-surpassed-F9NwmxNvQKi56gCAugZ7Rg

The Blue Brain Project
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/The-Blue-Brain-Hw00mGi0Tn.9ebHfqFVZKg

Yacht-sinking orcas return
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Yachtsinking-orcas-return-S1_sK9tNRpCYzzWX__wryw

Goosebumps are evolutionary remnants
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/Goosebumps-are-evolutionary-G2zUCAM5QGuDEKyzbDZRkg

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