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Slack Debuts AI Agents, Lucid's Affordable Electric SUV, and Bitcoin's 66-bit Puzzle Solved


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In this episode of Discover Daily, we dive into the latest developments in AI and electric vehicles. First, we explore how Slack is transforming into a "work operating system" by integrating AI agents from partners like Salesforce and Adobe, aiming to streamline workflows and boost productivity. However, concerns about user privacy and potential AI misuse remain as these powerful tools are embedded into daily workflows.

Next, we discuss Lucid Motors' plans to launch a more affordable midsize electric SUV, targeting a starting price around $48,000 to compete with the Tesla Model Y. By leveraging its efficiency and advanced EV technology, Lucid aims to offer competitive range and features at a lower price point than its current luxury lineup. The success of this mainstream model will be crucial for Lucid to increase sales volume and work towards profitability amidst ongoing financial challenges.

Finally, we take a deep dive into the unexpected twist in the solving of Bitcoin's 66-bit puzzle. The long-standing cryptographic challenge, created in 2015, contained a Bitcoin address with an intentionally weakened private key. When the puzzle was solved on September 14th, the victor attempted to claim the 6.6 Bitcoin prize but inadvertently revealed the public key. This misstep allowed opportunistic bots to derive the private key and swiftly steal most of the funds, highlighting the ever-present security risks in the cryptocurrency space and the sophistication of bot networks monitoring Bitcoin's mempool.

From Perplexity's Discover Feed:

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/slack-debuts-ai-agents-9fMHurQmQS6pM4_bLyvefg

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/lucid-s-upcoming-affordable-su-KHyRrerbTHu5bkh0b8MdvQ

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/bitcoin-s-66-bit-puzzle-solved-1fFxJ9Z8Ti6V83.DnGIU.Q

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