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• Leaked Chat Logs Expose Ransomware Group, AI Tool Diagnoses Diabetes, HIV, and Covid-19, and Scientists Develop New View of Evolution

  We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', a massive leak from the Black Basta ransomware group reveals shocking details about modern cybercrime networks, including a 17-year-old member and $28.7M ransom demands. Security researchers uncover how the group uses corporate tools like ZoomInfo to target English-speaking organizations, while internal conflicts stall their operations. Dive into the dark world of double extortion tactics and parallels to the infamous Conti ransomware leak.In medical tech, meet Mal-ID – an AI breakthrough analyzing immune cells to detect diseases like HIV, lupus, and COVID-19 from a single blood test. Discover how machine learning decodes B-cell and T-cell receptor patterns, offering hope for faster autoimmune disease diagnosis and silent infection detection. This "one-shot sequencing" method could revolutionize personalized medicine by mapping your immune system’s entire history.Lastly, evolution gets a rewrite as scientists discover gene loss drives adaptation in marine life. A Molecular Biology and Evolution study shows how sea squirts called appendicularians thrived by deleting 16 key genes, enabling radical ocean adaptations and hidden "cryptic species." Explore the "less is more" evolutionary model challenging assumptions about genetic complexity – and what it means for future bioengineering breakthroughs.From Perplexity's Discover Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/leaked-chat-logs-expose-ransom-TNwzdMedSOCWv34yS7HItg https://www.perplexity.ai/page/ai-tool-diagnoses-diabetes-hiv-60yD.7CfT9OBJzcTZ.LYMw https://www.perplexity.ai/page/scientists-develop-new-view-of-LQXruZGGQ1Oxdf.UzbgaJgIntroducing Perplexity Deep Research:https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research 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

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• Trump Fires Military Leaders, Nadella Dismisses AGI Benchmarks, and World's First Two-Way Brain-Computer Interface

  We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily',  President Trump dismisses six top military leaders—including the first female Navy chief—sparking bipartisan alarm over politicized leadership purges. We analyze the unprecedented removal of Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Adm. Lisa Franchetti, and key strategists overseeing Ukraine/Taiwan operations, alongside plans to slash 5,400 Pentagon jobs. Discover why defense experts warn these moves threaten 75 years of military tradition and how diversity initiatives became collateral damage in America’s culture wars.Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella drops truth bombs about AI’s hype cycle, declaring current AGI benchmarks “corporate theater” while predicting $320 billion in 2025 AI infrastructure spending. Explore his radical metric for measuring AI success through GDP growth and workforce empowerment, contrasted against public distrust—only 35% of Americans approve AI in healthcare decisions. Plus: Inside Microsoft’s Copilot evolution now handling 40% of coding grunt work.Chinese researchers stun the tech world with a revolutionary brain-computer interface using memristor chips that slash energy use 1,000-fold. Witness how this two-way neural dialogue enables drone control through pure thought and offers hope for stroke rehabilitation, while ethicists sound alarms about hackable memories. From neural encryption battles to VR gaming’s mind-controlled future, we dissect the promises and perils of merging human cognition with silicon.From Perplexity's Discover Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/trump-fires-military-leaders-JqIRrt2xTQmOHkLWfHh.NAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/nadella-dismisses-agi-benchmar-KUaxZ7VDSVK8PGpJsICRiAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/world-s-first-two-way-brain-co-KhPXWiGKQUS0qhvXwq3vmw Introducing Perplexity Deep Research:https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research 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

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• Zelenskyy Offers to Resign for Peace, China Launches Underwater Computing Cluster, and Google Unveils AI Co-Scientist

  We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of ‘Discover Daily’, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stuns the world by offering to resign in exchange for NATO membership or peace with Russia, amid escalating geopolitical tensions and U.S. demands for rare earth mineral concessions. Meanwhile, China deploys a revolutionary underwater computing cluster off Hainan Island—a 30,000-gaming-PC-powered fortress cooled by seawater, slashing energy costs by 45% while sparking debates about digital sovereignty in disputed waters.The episode’s main story explores Google’s groundbreaking AI co-scientist, which replicated a decade-long bacterial evolution study in 48 hours and identified repurposed drugs for liver fibrosis. Built on the Gemini 2.0 platform, this multi-agent system combines chess-style hypothesis tournaments with neural auditing trails, accelerating discoveries while navigating ethical minefields like "black box" transparency and Big Pharma’s bidding wars for exclusive access.From Perplexity's Discover Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/zelenskyy-offers-to-resign-for-SzTnvpWoQ6uQOQ70GycwnQhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/china-launches-underwater-comp-_SRMVJXjQc2LLmJsq2_2zQhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/google-unveils-ai-co-scientist-NZDe0.6QTtSb60pv5D7ntgIntroducing Perplexity Deep Research:https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research 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

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• Humane Shuts Down AI Pin, Uber for Armed Guards Climbs App Store, and Human Speech Gene Identified

  We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with the unexpected shutdown of Humane's AI Pin. The much-discussed wearable device's discontinuation and subsequent $116 million acquisition by HP marks a significant shift in the wearable AI landscape, highlighting the challenges of introducing new device categories in today's competitive market.We also delve into the launch of Protector, an innovative app revolutionizing personal security in major US cities. This "Uber for armed guards" service offers on-demand access to professional security details and motorcades, bringing high-end protection services to a broader audience through a user-friendly platform in Los Angeles and New York City.The episode's main focus examines a fascinating breakthrough in human evolution research: the NOVA1 gene's role in speech development. Scientists at Rockefeller University have identified this crucial protein variant, present in virtually all modern humans, as a potential key to understanding how we developed our unique capacity for complex speech. Through groundbreaking experiments with genetically modified mice, researchers have demonstrated NOVA1's significant impact on vocalization patterns, opening new possibilities for treating communication disorders and understanding human evolution.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/humane-shuts-down-ai-pin-QYaGHA_mRQaNJYpvrVc3.whttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/uber-for-armed-guards-climbs-a-3vMrFSDqQ5ududobBxbgzAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/human-speech-gene-identified-lk71mFheSMqALlOPuwVOgQ**Introducing Perplexity Deep Research:**https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research 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

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• iPhone 17 Design May Be Drastically Different, ChatGPT Removes Content Warnings, and See-Through Aluminum Breakthrough

  We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we begin with rumors about Apple's iPhone 17 lineup. Recent leaks suggest the phones will have a dramatic redesign, featuring a  horizontal camera bar across all models and introducing the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. The Pro Max variant may also have a cutting-edge metalens technology that could transform the iconic Dynamic Island, potentially setting new standards for smartphone design.OpenAI's latest update to ChatGPT marks a significant shift in AI interaction, removing restrictive warning messages while maintaining essential safety protocols. This change, championed by product head Nick Turley, allows for more natural conversations around complex topics like mental health and fiction, addressing long-standing concerns about the platform's limitations while ensuring responsible AI usage.The final story features an innovative breakthrough from Filipino scientists at Ateneo de Manila University, who have developed a cost-effective method to create transparent aluminum oxide. This remarkable achievement uses simple microdroplets of acid and minimal electricity, potentially revolutionizing industries from electronics to solar energy. While experts remain cautiously optimistic about scaling challenges, this development could transform everything from smartphone screens to building materials, showcasing how innovative thinking can solve complex engineering challenges.From Perplexity's Discover Feed:https://www.perplexity.ai/page/iphone-17-design-may-be-drasti-oylUbPVXRh.42WcTn.8bpg https://www.perplexity.ai/page/chatgpt-removes-content-warnin-IJNbBZ5OTT2aLK9HSoW84g https://www.perplexity.ai/page/see-through-aluminum-breakthro-ahsOUUCvQfCTByCO5ylvSA **Introducing Perplexity Deep Research:**https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-perplexity-deep-research 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

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