Autonomous Fighter Jets, AI Music Videos, Dorsey leaves Bluesky and Smarter Siri

In this episode of the Discover Daily podcast from Perplexity, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming various industries. First, we look at the U.S. Air Force's groundbreaking test of an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet that engaged in a high-speed dogfight, part of plans for over 1,000 AI warplanes by 2028. We also cover the world's first official music video created entirely with AI video generation from OpenAI's Sora model for the song "The Hardest Part" by Washed Out. The episode then dives into the latest from the world of social media, revealing that Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has quietly stepped down from the board of the decentralized platform Bluesky that he helped create. We examine the implications of this move for Bluesky's future direction. Finally, we look ahead to Apple's rumored plans to massively upgrade Siri with advanced AI capabilities in iOS 18, allowing for more natural conversations and complex multi-step voice commands. With insights into cutting-edge AI applications across the military, entertainment, social media, and consumer tech sectors, this Discover Daily podcast showcases the rapidly expanding role of artificial intelligence in reshaping numerous industries. The episode provides an engaging overview of the latest AI breakthroughs and their real-world impacts.

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