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Apr 2024
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Jony Ive and Sam Altman AI device, Space...

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In today's episode of Discover Daily, we explore the exciting world of AI and space exploration. First, we delve into the groundbreaking collaboration between Apple's former design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This partnership aims to revolutionize the AI hardware landscape, promising to deliver innovative devices that could shape the future of how we interact with artificial intelligence. We discuss the potential implications of this project and the involvement of key figures like Tan Tang and Masayoshi Son.

Next, we turn our attention to SpaceX and its ambitious plans for Mars colonization. We examine the company's progress, challenges, and the central role of the Starship launch vehicle in achieving Elon Musk's vision of establishing a self-sustaining city on the Red Planet. We also touch upon the intriguing methods used by OpenAI to train its most advanced language model, GPT-4, including the use of over a million hours of YouTube video transcriptions. For more in-depth analysis and the latest updates on these fascinating stories, visit perplexity.ai, your go-to source for AI, tech, and science news.

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