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Amazon's Alexa to be Powered by Claude, How the Brain Glues Memories, and a DNA Computer Plays Chess


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In this episode of "Discover Daily" by Perplexity, we begin with Amazon's integration of Anthropic's Claude AI into Alexa. The integration promises enhanced capabilities and a new subscription model, potentially transforming the voice assistant landscape.

In neuroscience, researchers have made significant breakthroughs in understanding long-term memory storage, identifying specific neurons and proteins that act as "glue" for episodic memories.

The highlight of our show is a revolutionary DNA-based computer capable of solving simplified chess problems and storing data. This innovative system uses DNA strands to process and store information, offering a unique alternative to traditional silicon-based computers. With the ability to encode board configurations into DNA and use enzymes to narrow down solutions, this technology demonstrates the potential for massive parallel processing in molecular computation. We delve into the implications of these advancements, discussing how DNA computing could revolutionize data storage and processing. While current capabilities are limited to basic scenarios, the potential for solving complex computational tasks and storing vast amounts of data in microscopic volumes is immense.


From Perplexity's Discover Feed:

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/alexa-will-be-powered-by-claud-XEIV8U6cQ0WI4WlQP_9Ufg

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/brains-memory-glue-discovered-X6V.dZvpRR2LhIIrRC8LfA

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/dna-computer-plays-chess-HAm0GbDySzqhrdLQpeS4_w

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