The Daily Index — Tuesday, August 29, 2023 · TLDR Index

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POWER LAWS HAVE MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK

The internet both fragments and concentrates attention. Networks are subject to powerful feedback loops. Algorithms can boost or dampen social signals. This results in a distribution of consumption where there are a few massive hits but a lot of randomness in the middle. While this means that there will likely always be big hits, the cost of producing one is increasing.

every.to · 38 min

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GOING TO WORK OUT’

Leaked messages suggest that Amazon may force a 'voluntary resignation' on employees who refuse to relocate to in-person hubs where their teams work.

theverge.com · 1 min

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NVIDIA ON THE MOUNTAINTOP

Nvidia has set new company records for revenue and the surging interest in artificial intelligence looks like it will continue to propell the business forward.

stratechery.com · 15 min

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CHANGING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GITHUB COPILOT

Developers need to find balance when using tools and not let the tools control them and their interactions with them.

ntietz.com · 6 min

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Apple and Microsoft pay the least for entry-level engineers on average and promotions can take longer to achieve at Amazon.

theverge.com · 2 min

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BUSINESSES

ChatGPT Enterprise offers unlimited access to GPT-4 at faster speeds, extended context windows, encryption, and group account management features.

arstechnica.com · 5 min

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A.I. BRINGS THE ROBOT WINGMAN TO AERIAL COMBAT

The Air Force's XQ-58A Valkyrie aircraft, which is run by artificial intelligence and powered by a rocket engine, can fly a distance equal to the width of China and carry missiles capable of hitting targets far beyond its visual range.

msn.com · 21 min