Perplexity AI
Perplexity AI
"Perplexity AI" delves into the fascinating world of cutting-edge technology, exploring the most recent advancements and trends. Each episode unpacks complex subjects, from artificial intelligence breakthroughs to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, in an engaging and understandable way. We bring you the latest news, offering insights and analysis on how these developments impact our lives and society. Join us as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, uncovering the mysteries and wonders of the modern world.
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Feb 7, 2026 • 12min
Reddit's AI Answers & Meta's Vibes App
They dig into Reddit's push to use AI-powered search to surface personalized answers and turn that into revenue. They cover Reddit's rapid growth in AI search and Answers usage and its content licensing gains. They unpack Meta's new Vibes app for 100% AI-generated short videos and how sharing and monetization might work. They debate whether standalone AI-video apps will survive.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 11min
SpaceX Asks FCC for 1M AI Data Centers in Space
A wild plan to put a million AI data centers into orbit and what that would mean for global computing capacity. The merger between two major tech players and how shared space infrastructure might drive the strategy. Practical hurdles like solar power, cooling, repairs, launch frequency, deorbit rules, and the economics behind constant orbital deployment.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 10min
Anthropic's Opus 4.6 and OpenAI's Codex: New AI Models Compete
They walk through Anthropic’s Opus 4.6 release and its support for massive context windows that handle huge codebases. The conversation covers agent teams that split and coordinate complex tasks in parallel. They highlight deeper SaaS integrations bringing AI into productivity apps. They compare competing model launches and a new enterprise platform for managing and connecting agents.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 13min
Lotus Health AI Doctor Raising $35M
An AI-powered doctor offering free consultations and rethinking primary care. How large language models are already used for symptom checks and medical advice. The startup’s $35M funding, operational model with physician oversight, and HIPAA compliance. Regulatory and licensing hurdles for treating patients across states and questions about future business models.
Feb 3, 2026 • 13min
SpaceX Acquires XAI for $1.25 Trillion
They unpack a $1.25 trillion tech merger that would combine AI and space capabilities. Discussion centers on building AI data centers in orbit and what that means for launches and infrastructure. Financial strain, valuation mechanics, and IPO timing get attention. The conversation also covers controversies around AI model moderation and how this fits into a broader tech ecosystem.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 13min
SpaceX Acquires XAI for $1.25 Trillion
A colossal $1.25 trillion tech merger and the strange new company it creates. Ambitious plans to put AI data centers in orbit and what that would mean for launches and infrastructure. Local controversies over data center power and environmental impact. Timing and financial pressure ahead of a major IPO and how multiple companies might be woven into one strategy.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 12min
The History of AI
A brisk tour of AI's origins, from early questions about machine thought to the 1956 naming moment. Short-lived booms, funding crashes, and expert systems' limits get attention. The shift to machine learning, the deep learning surge powered by data and GPUs, and how scaling birthed large language models are highlighted. A forward look at cheaper, more accessible AI rounds out the conversation.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 11min
Anthropic's New Plugins and $3 Billion Lawsuit
They unpack Anthropic's new CoWork plugins that automate department workflows and let companies customize and share tools. They cover how plugin use helps Claude learn company routines and the move to open-source internal plugins. They also discuss a $3 billion lawsuit from music publishers accusing Anthropic of scraping thousands of musical works and the broader legal risks for AI data practices.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 12min
Meta's AI Surge: Smart Glasses & Billions
Mark Zuckerberg's big AI push and a timeline for new models and products. Ambitious plans to embed AI into shopping through agentic tools and recent acquisitions. Massive infrastructure spending to power these efforts. A strong focus on AI-powered smart glasses and how they could reshape everyday device use.
Jan 28, 2026 • 13min
Waabi Raises $1B from Uber and VCs
A deep dive into a $1B autonomous driving raise and a major partnership with a ride platform. Discussion of moving from trucking to robo-taxis and what that expansion means. Exploration of an AI-first, simulation-based training system that creates digital twins and edge cases. Conversation about generalizing across vehicle types, capital efficiency, and OEM integration plans.
