The Daily Index — Tuesday, November 26, 2024 · TLDR Index

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SPACEX: CELLULAR STARLINK SERVICE IS READY TO GO

SpaceX now has enough satellites in Earth's orbit to offer commercial services for its cellular Starlink system. The company now has over 320 'direct to cell' Starlink satellites in space. The service will work with normal mobile phones without any extra equipment or special apps. SpaceX is partnering with T-Mobile to offer cellular satellite technology to consumers. The company still needs approval from the FCC before it can operate a commercial cellular service.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 2 min

TLDR AI

OPENAI SHARES INSIGHTS ON RED TEAMING FOR SAFER AI

OpenAI has expanded its red teaming efforts by releasing two papers: one detailing how external experts are engaged in red teaming and another that introduces a new method for automated testing.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 9 min

TLDR Web Dev

HOW TO IMPROVE SEARCH WITHOUT LOOKING AT QUERIES OR RESULTS

Canva developed a system that used generative AI to create a synthetic dataset of realistic queries and designs. This let the company perform offline evaluation of search algorithm changes. The system was meant for privacy, which meant that user queries were hidden from training. The approach allowed for rapid, reproducible testing of code changes locally, speeding up Canva's development process.

canva.dev · 12 min

TLDR Crypto

BITCOIN ETFS LEAD $3.1 BILLION WEEKLY INFLOW RECORD INTO CRYPTO INVESTMENT PRODUCTS

Crypto investment products have seen record-breaking weekly net inflows of $3.13B, largely driven by U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, with BlackRock's IBIT contributing $2.05B. This surge pushed YTD net inflows to $37B and assets under management to a peak of $153B. As Bitcoin approaches the $100,000 milestone, altcoins like Solana and XRP are also attracting notable inflows.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 2 min

TLDR Product

HOW META AND INSTAGRAM USE PRE-MORTEMS TO AVOID POST-MORTEMS

Pre-mortems are proactive meetings designed to identify and address potential risks before a product launch. They help teams align, anticipate challenges, and refine their plans for success. Pre-mortems improve collaboration, build psychological safety, and increase the likelihood of a smooth and effective launch.

productcompass.pm · 9 min

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'IPHONE 17 AIR' RUMORED TO SURPASS IPHONE 6 AS THINNEST IPHONE EVER

The iPhone 17 Air will be around 6mm thick, according to rumors. This will make it the thinnest iPhone ever. Most sources agree that it will have around a 6.6-inch display. The device is expected to have a standard A19 chip, a Dynamic Island, a single rear camera, and an Apple-designed 5G modem. The iPhone 17 Air will likely be unveiled in September 2025.

macrumors.com · 3 min

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MUSK'S NEURALINK LAUNCHES STUDY OF MIND-CONTROLLED ROBOTIC ARM

Neuralink is starting to test a technology that could allow paralyzed people to control a robotic arm. It is conducting an early-stage study aimed at letting patients with Neuralink devices implanted in their brains manipulate robotic arms. Neuralink's device allows patients to control computer cursors, iPads, and similar digital tools. It is currently implanted in at least two humans.

bloomberg.com · 1 min

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US SUPERSONIC JET SOARS TO RECORD 25,040 FEET, FUELS SPEEDY TRAVEL DREAMS

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator aircraft recently completed its eighth flight and set a new altitude record. It reached an altitude of 25,040 feet during the 54 minute flight and a top speed of Mach 0.82, tying its previous speed record. Boom Supersonic has planned a few more subsonic flights before it will attempt to break the sound barrier. While the XB-1 will be capable of exceeding Mach 1, the company plans to fly its aircraft at Mach 0.94 over land to avoid the disruptive noise caused by sonic booms.

interestingengineering.com · 3 min

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INTRODUCING THE MODEL CONTEXT PROTOCOL

Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a new standard for connecting AI assistants to data systems. It is aimed at helping frontier models produce better, more relevant responses. MCP provides a universal open standard for connecting AI systems with data sources, resulting in a simpler, more reliable way to give AI systems access to the data they need. It uses a straightforward architecture that allows developers to either expose their data through MCP servers or build AI applications that connect to these servers.

anthropic.com · 3 min