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In this episode of "Discover Daily," we begin with significant leadership changes at OpenAI and Stability AI. Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has announced her departure, leaving a void in the company's technical leadership and raising questions about the continuity of ongoing projects. Meanwhile, acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron has joined the board of directors at Stability AI, signaling a shift in his stance on AI in filmmaking and potentially revolutionizing visual media creation.

We also dive deep into an incredible archaeological breakthrough, where researchers from Yamagata University and IBM have used AI to uncover over 300 new geoglyphs in Peru's Nazca desert. This discovery nearly doubles the number of known designs and sheds new light on the ancient Nazca civilization's artistic practices and cultural significance. The AI-assisted method proved to be 20 times faster than human analysis, with the system being particularly effective at identifying smaller, more intricate figures. The success of AI in uncovering geoglyphs in the Nazca desert has implications for archaeological research worldwide. Similar techniques could potentially be applied in other regions known for ancient land art, such as the southwestern United States, Australian Outback, and Sahara Desert. As AI technologies continue to evolve, they promise to accelerate the pace of archaeological discoveries, deepen our understanding of ancient civilizations, and provide new ways to preserve and share our cultural heritage.

From Perplexity's Discover Feed:

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/mira-murati-departs-openai-HKHYnPjSQH.htsRvd58FuQ

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/james-cameron-joins-stability-bB6rRHn7RsO_Thp9Mncrkw

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/ai-finds-new-nazca-lines-QONt2ZsoRPWmE51bAwM4.g

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Mira Murati Departs OpenAI, James Cameron's Shift, and AI Finds New Nazca Lines