The Daily Index — Friday, September 13, 2024 · TLDR Index

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OPENAI RELEASES O1, ITS FIRST MODEL WITH ‘REASONING' ABILITIES

OpenAI has released o1 and o1-mini, the first in a series of reasoning models that have been trained to answer more complex questions faster than a human can. The model is better at writing code and solving multistep problems than previous models, but it is more expensive for developers and slower to use than GPT-4o. The release is still in preview to indicate how nascent it is. ChatGPT Plus and Team users should already have access to the model, while Enterprise and Edu users will get access early next week. OpenAI plans to bring o1-mini access to all free users, but it hasn't set a release date yet.

theverge.com · 8 min

TLDR AI

OPENAI'S NEWEST MODEL

OpenAI has released its next model, which was trained to think before it answers. The new model was trained with reasoning traces and spends time considering before it answers. In some domains, this has led to super human performance. The model will be rate limited to 30 or so queries per user per week, but OpenAI hopes to lift that restriction soon.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 8 min

TLDR Web Dev

WHAT'S NEW IN REACT 19

React 19 introduces major updates like Server Components, improving performance by rendering on the server and reducing client-side JavaScript. New features include Actions for handling events and enhanced hooks like useActionState for managing form states, streamlining both server and client workflows.

vercel.com · 8 min

TLDR InfoSec

KEMPER SPORTS MANAGEMENT BEGINS NOTIFYING CONSUMERS OF APRIL 2024 DATA BREACH

KemperSports has reported a data breach that was detected on April 1 to Maine's Attorney General. Unauthorized access to its network exposed consumers' names and Social Security numbers. KemperSports is now notifying affected individuals.

jdsupra.com · 3 min

TLDR Crypto

ETORO US TO CEASE NEARLY ALL CRYPTO TRADING FOLLOWING SEC SETTLEMENT

Following a settlement with the SEC, eToro US will cease nearly all crypto trading except for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ether. It will allow customers to sell other crypto assets within 180 days. The platform agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine after being charged with operating as an unregistered brokerage and clearing agency in the U.S.

cointelegraph.com · 2 min

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SPACEX ASTRONAUTS CONDUCT SPACEWALK, PUTTING NEW SPACESUITS TO TEST

The private-citizen astronauts traveling with SpaceX have completed the first-ever commercial spacewalk. The spacewalk kicked off shortly after 6 am ET on Thursday. The livestream showed tech industry billionaire Jared Isaacman leaving the SpaceX Crew Dragon and conducting a series of mobility tests before coming back after around an hour. The entire spacecraft was exposed to the vacuum of space during the spacewalk. The crew members were wearing SpaceX-designed and manufactured suits that were previously untested in orbit. A clip from the livestream is available in the article.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 5 min

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FACE TO FACE WITH FIGURE'S NEW HUMANOID ROBOT

Figure's humanoid robots were put to work at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina plant for a couple of weeks earlier this year - they will be returning for good in January. The automotive industry has been eager to adopt the humanoid robot form factor, which is in line with its deployment of robots on factory floors. Figure aims to hit a sub-$20,000 price point, but it will take some time. In the meanwhile, the company is testing its robot's efficacy in helping out with tasks around the home. This article features a video of Figure's second-generation robot up close.

techcrunch.com · 6 min

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GOOGLE DEEPMIND TEACHES A ROBOT TO AUTONOMOUSLY TIE ITS SHOES AND FIX FELLOW ROBOTS

Google DeepMind researchers recently released a paper showcasing a method for teaching robots to perform a range of dexterous tasks. It used a new learning platform called ALOHA Unleashed paired with a simulation program, DemoStart, to teach robots by watching humans. The research showcased how systems can learn to perform complex, dexterous tasks from a visual demonstration. Videos of robots trained with the method performing tasks are available in the article.

techcrunch.com · 1 min

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HOW GITHUB TAUGHT ME TO MICROMANAGE

Good feedback cultivates quality work and professional growth - bad feedback degrades quality and erodes relationships. Bad feedback makes critiques but doesn't offer a better direction. OK feedback provides direction. Good feedback educates to produce a better result. All of this depends on context - detailed feedback may be welcomed in circles where people are trying to improve others around them, but it can be toxic in environments where few people care about craft.

matthewrocklin.com · 8 min