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Jun 2024
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In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore a range of fascinating topics that span the realms of technology, science, and culture. From the groundbreaking development of a new AI-driven streaming service called Showrunner to the alarming melting of Antarctica's "Doomsday Glacier," and from the unprecedented success of a new lung cancer drug trial to the rise and fall of the ghost kitchen industry, this episode covers a diverse array of stories that are sure to pique your curiosity.

One of the most exciting developments discussed in this episode is the launch of Showrunner, an innovative streaming platform that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to enable users to create their own animated shows. By providing simple text prompts, users can control various aspects of the show, such as dialogue, characters, and shot types, while the AI takes care of the writing, voicing, and animation. This revolutionary approach to content creation has the potential to disrupt the entertainment industry, but it also raises important questions about the role of human creators and the use of copyrighted materials.

Another highlight of the episode is the discussion of a recent experiment that simulated a wormhole using quantum computers. While the simulated wormhole is not a physical one, the experiment supports the holographic principle, which suggests that space-time and gravity could emerge from quantum effects. This groundbreaking work provides a new way to study quantum gravity in a laboratory setting and opens up new avenues for exploring fundamental questions about the universe using quantum computing.

Pages from Perplexity's Discover feed:

New streaming service with AI shows
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/New-Streaming-Service-2Lpd0h2xSYuQz8Tq7OQK3g

Universe Wormholes Simulation Experiment
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/Universe-Wormholes-Simulation-WUoAJ3CDREaEXZrOC2WAgw

New Lung Cancer Drug Trial Success
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/New-Lung-Cancer-8pW4sw6jQ8yEhqwgpWKhwQ

Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier Is Melting
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/Antarcticas-Doomsday-Glacier-GCsIsjl_TpSAVEBXRtlo.A

The Fall of Ghost Kitchens
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/The-Fall-of-eRj.SMPZSLyVWXcRjg8G5A



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