TikTok's AI Avatars, Japan's Moon Mission, and Costco's Gold Rush

In this episode of Discover Daily, powered by Perplexity, we explore three significant stories that demonstrate the impact of technology and innovation. First, we examine TikTok's use of AI-generated digital avatars for content creation and advertising, offering a cost-effective and engaging way for businesses and creators to produce interactive experiences. Despite concerns surrounding privacy and traditional content creation jobs, TikTok continues to push the boundaries of AI innovation on its platform.Next, we discuss the collaboration between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), which will see the first non-American astronaut walk on the Moon as part of the Artemis program. Japan's development of the Lunar Cruiser, a pressurized rover designed for crewed and uncrewed missions, highlights the importance of international cooperation in space exploration. Finally, we uncover Costco's success in the gold market, generating substantial monthly revenue from the sale of 24-karat gold bars amidst economic uncertainty and rising gold prices. For more fascinating stories and in-depth analysis, visit perplexity.aiFrom Perplexity's Discover feedTikTok considers AI ad avatarsperplexity.ai/search/TikTok-considers-AI-ndIhgc_RSTyCwxLyI6nKeAJapan astronaut to walk on the Moonperplexity.ai/search/Japan-astronaut-to-xEv4KqGiQiqskPx.kWc_cwCostco makes $200m a month selling goldperplexity.ai/search/Costco-makes-200m-rfSdRaaUSGCJ7GkfQdHRCwPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you’re interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin