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FUSECHAT

Fuse Chat is a way to combine multiple models together and allow each to bring their strengths. This is the code base with model weights for a number of strong 7B models that score high on MT bench.

BACKDOOR ATTACKS TO MEDICAL FOUNDATION MODELS

BAPLe is a method for embedding backdoor attacks into medical foundation models during the prompt learning phase.

VEHICLE MOTION PLANNING

SigmaRL is an open-source, decentralized framework aimed at improving the sample efficiency and generalization of multi-agent Reinforcement Learning (RL) in the motion planning of connected and automated vehicles.

EVALUATING 3D RECONSTRUCTION QUALITY

This study introduces a comprehensive benchmark to assess how the quality of 3D reconstructions impacts object pose estimation accuracy in industrial applications.

AN AI EMPIRE

AI advancements could make humanity second in intelligence on Earth. AGI could be imminent with the possibility of replicating AI research at an unprecedented scale. Exponential growth in computing hints at a rapid transition to ASI, leaving humans vastly inferior. Society may not be ready for such a profound shift, despite potential bottlenecks in AI development.

WHAT DOES BITCOIN SMELL LIKE? AI STARTUP WANTS TO ‘TELEPORT' DIGITAL SCENTS

Osmo, an AI startup, is developing technology to enable computers to interpret and recreate scents, potentially aiding in disease detection and digital scent transmission. Unlike audiovisual AI advances, scent detection lacks a standardized "smell map," challenging the team to establish a molecular bond scent database. Osmo's applications could revolutionize medical diagnostics and digital marketing by incorporating olfactory experiences.

MULTIVIEW INPAINTING

Multi view image synthesis is the task of creating new views from a single image.

ERIC SCHMIDT WALKS BACK CLAIM GOOGLE IS BEHIND ON AI BECAUSE OF REMOTE WORK

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has retracted his comments criticizing Google's remote-work policy and its impact on AI competition with OpenAI.

GEMINI ADVANCED UPDATED WITH LATEST 1.5 PRO MODEL FOR IMPROVED REASONING

Google has enhanced Gemini 1.5 Pro in Gemini Advanced, delivering improved responses for prompts requiring advanced reasoning and coding.

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OPTIMISM FOUNDATION DISABLES PERMISSIONLESS FRAUD PROOFS, PLANS HARD FORK FOLLOWING SECURITY AUDITS

Optimism rolled back its fraud proof system to a permissioned fallback mechanism after community-driven audits found multiple vulnerabilities. Two months ago, it reached Stage 1 rollup decentralization when anyone could contest L2 transactions on the mainnet. A proposed network upgrade, including a hard fork named "Granite," is set for September 10, aiming to enhance security without compromising user assets.

DONALD TRUMP HOLDS OVER $1M IN ETHER, ALSO RECEIVES NFT LICENSING FEES

Recent financial disclosures reveal that Donald Trump holds between $1 million and $5 million in Ether (ETH) and earned over $7 million through an NFT licensing deal. The Trump trading cards have done over 15,000 ETH in trading volumes. Trump has mentioned plans to launch another NFT collection soon.

BUILDING THE DREAM WALLET WITH SAFE

This post outlines how builders could execute Jesse Pollak's dream vision using Safe's open-source ecosystem assets, which include various components for managing transactions, recoveries, and account security. It emphasizes the wallet's adaptability through multi-sig capabilities, social and timed recovery options, and subaccounts management, all backed by modules that support diverse functionalities such as flash loans and savings, aiming to provide a robust infrastructure for building next-generation crypto wallets.

ARBITRUM DAO APPROVES ARB STAKING PROPOSAL

The Arbitrum DAO has approved a proposal to introduce ARB token staking, with 91% approval from over 25,000 participants. The initiative will allow ARB holders to stake their tokens in exchange for a liquid staked token (stARB), enhancing governance security and utility while addressing concerns over token underutilization and potential governance attacks.

TOOLS TO NAVIGATE DEFI

This comprehensive list of tools for succeeding in crypto, aimed at improving crypto trading and investment strategies, includes on-chain data tools, smart money tracking, data aggregators, dashboards, trading platforms, and various resources for data analysis and project evaluation.

LIQUIDITY MINING: HOW DEEP IS DEEP ENOUGH?

This article examines the effectiveness of liquidity mining (LM) campaigns in DeFi, emphasizing the importance of determining the optimal liquidity depth for sustainability. LM campaigns should aim for a balance where the depth of liquidity attracts users without becoming unprofitable. Deeper liquidity might be justified if it leads to long-term ecosystem growth.

ARE WE MOVING TOWARDS APP CHAINS

There is a trend where decentralized applications (dApps) are moving to their own sovereign chains, known as appchains, as they believe that they are losing value due to fees being siphoned off by block proposers and sequencers. While becoming an appchain offers control and value capture, it's expensive and not always necessary. There are alternative approaches like deploying on existing Layer 1/Layer 2 chains or implementing app-specific sequencing, each with their own trade-offs. Ultimately, the decision depends on the specific needs and goals of the dApp, as the crypto landscape offers diverse options.

OVERESTIMATING THE SHORT-TERM AND UNDERESTIMATING THE LONG-TERM

Despite some folks overestimating short-term progress and underestimating long-term impact in the current crypto cycle, significant longer-term adoption is being observed across various industries. Some examples include widespread stablecoin use in/on major payment platforms, record activities in DeFi markets, rising values in tokenized real-world assets, adoption of prediction markets and DePin tech, breakthroughs in blockchain gaming, and the practical use of crypto in everyday financial transactions via debit cards.

SHIFT TOWARDS MODULAR THESIS

The current market sentiment against the modular roadmap is too pessimistic, undervaluing L1s and mischaracterizing L2s relationships with L1s.

LLMS SHOULD HAVE CRYPTO WALLETS

Large language models should have crypto wallets to enable AI agents to perform tasks and participate in economic activities on behalf of users - e-commerce platforms will soon need to accommodate AI agents making purchases.

MOST INNOVATIVE WALLETS TO TRY

This list of new crypto wallets includes those with account abstraction, tracking features, smart accounts, and large chain support.

REALITY CHECK FOR MEMECOIN TRADING

Only the top 3% of wallets have made more than $1000 on Pump.fun memecoins, and 0.477% of wallets have made more than $10,000.

GOOGLE MEET'S LATEST UPDATE INCLUDES A NEW UI AND IN-CALL MESSAGING

New features are being introduced to Google's Meet app, enhancing personal video calls with in-call messaging, emoji reactions, and screen sharing. These updates aim to align the call experience with meeting functionalities, creating a unified user interface. The redesigned UI and added features will gradually become available to all users.

INSTAGRAM TESTS VERTICAL PROFILE GRID TO ADAPT TO CHANGING CONTENT TRENDS

Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, confirmed that the company was testing a new vertical profile grid layout, moving away from the iconic square grid to align with the rise of vertical content like Reels and Stories. Currently limited to a select group, the final decision will depend on user feedback and engagement during the testing phase.

GOOGLE QUIETLY OPENS IMAGEN 3 ACCESS TO ALL U.S. USERS

Following a limited release to select Vertex AI users, Google's advanced text-to-image AI model, Imagen 3, is now available to all U.S. users through the ImageFX platform. This quiet expansion has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the tool's improved texture and word recognition capabilities while others criticize its strict content filters.

DESIGNING FOR CONTROL

The evolution of UX design has significantly improved our online experience but also led to addictive behaviors. The root problem lies in how technology exploits human tendencies. Actual change requires reforming our relationship with technology and building a more robust identity rather than relying on temporary fixes like app blockers.

WHY DESIGNERS SHOULDN'T ALWAYS BE DESIGNERS

Exploring diverse career paths can significantly enrich a designer's approach. These varied backgrounds offer fresh perspectives, enhancing design thinking and content creation.

"DESIGN AS WE KNOW IT IS DOOMED, BUT THAT'S A GOOD THING FOR DESIGNERS"

The design industry has to choose between continuing its consumer-driven focus or embracing radical change to address the planetary crisis. This shift will prioritize redesign, reuse, and sustainable practices, with designers specializing in repair, adaptation, and end-of-life processes.

HIGH QUALITY AVATARS

Avaaatars features a vast library of customizable, high-quality avatars for free commercial use.

DESIGN SYSTEM ORGANIZER (FIGMA PLUGIN)

This plugin seamlessly manages Figma styles, components, and variables across files. Features include selective swapping and efficient library organization.

INSTANCE FINDER (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Select a Component or Instance, and this plugin will search the Figma file, listing all Instances used across pages and frames. The list is organized by pages for easy navigation, allowing designers to click on any item to zoom in on the specific Instance.

AT IS MORE THAN SCREEN READERS

Assistive technology includes more than screen readers. It encompasses various tools like screen magnifiers, voice control, and Braille displays. Misusing "AT" to mean only screen readers can narrow the scope of accessibility and exclude other essential tools and disabilities.

NESPRESSO + PANTONE PARTNER FOR A RICH MEDITERRANEAN COLOR STORY

Nespresso and Pantone have launched a campaign called "Unforgettable Mediterranean Summer" that features limited-edition Vertuo Pop+ Pantone machines, accessories, and two new iced coffee flavors. The collaboration emphasizes simplicity, approachability, and the beauty of color while also promoting sustainability with 85% recycled aluminum Vertuo capsules.

AMPLIE: A BLUEPRINT FOR TRANSFORMATIVE FINANCIAL BRANDING

Amplie's branding, designed by Victor Berriel and Lorena Giostri, uses a calming blue palette and a modular logo to evoke trust and simplify the user experience in financial management. This thoughtful design approach strengthens the company's mission to consolidate credit cards and fosters lasting customer relationships by ensuring security and clarity in every interaction.

HOW TO DESIGN HAND ICONS

When designing hand icons, start with sketches, focus on synthesis, and ensure consistency across styles. Maintaining proportions and legibility is key.

HOW FREELANCERS CAN MAXIMIZE THEIR WORK EXPOSURE TO ATTRACT IDEAL CLIENTS

To attract ideal clients, focus on targeted marketing strategies like email outreach, showcasing work on design sites, and blogging for clients rather than relying on social media followers or general guest posts.

FIRE, READY, AIM

The frantic race to push out half-baked AI features into enterprise products is a cynical subversion of foundational UX principles. Their customers may never forgive them.

HOW TO HIRE A CTO

Hiring the right CTO is critical for a tech startup's success, as they set the technical vision, build the product, and influence the company's culture. When searching for a CTO, it's important to assess their stage appropriateness, technical credibility, hiring and management skills, and mission fit through a structured interview process that includes coding exercises, architecture discussions, and reference checks.

ERIC SCHMIDT'S AI PROPHECY

Eric Schmidt, Google's former CEO, believes that AI will rapidly evolve in the next couple of years, enabling entrepreneurs to quickly build and iterate on digital products like a TikTok competitor. Despite his extensive knowledge and experience in the field, Schmidt admits to revising his AI outlook every six months due to the unprecedented speed, scale, and potential disruption of AI development.

SCIENCE FICTION'S DUELING FATES

In recent years, science fiction has increasingly focused on dystopian futures, painting bleak pictures of the world without offering many solutions. This trend is in stark contrast to older sci-fi works that explored complex themes and ideas while still maintaining a sense of hope and possibility. To inspire real-world progress, science fiction should strive to be more solution-oriented, using its boundless creative potential to imagine realistic ways of addressing the pressing issues facing humanity today.

BUILDING 0 TO 1 PRODUCTS AND THE INSIDE STORY OF FIGMA SLIDES

Mihika Kapoor, product lead at Figma, shares her journey of developing Figma Slides from concept to a featured product. She emphasizes the importance of building prototypes to generate excitement and buy-in, aligning products with company goals, and leveraging user feedback to refine ideas. Mihika also discusses her unconventional approach of not writing PRDs, preferring to use designs as the primary source of truth for product development.

LAUNCHING AND ITERATING YOUR PRICING MODEL

When launching a product, selecting the right value metric is crucial for effective pricing. This metric should match the customer's needs, be easily understood, and grow alongside the customer, avoiding the common mistake of copying competitors. Having a framework to iterate on pricing over time is essential, as demonstrated by HubSpot's successful use of the number of contacts as a value metric, which aligns with customer growth and justifies its pricing strategy.

IT'S NOT JUST B2C VERSUS B2B ANYMORE

This article discusses the author's experience with their podcast hosting platform, Transistor, and how they initially targeted B2B customers but later expanded to serve a broader range of users, including hobbyists and prosumers. The author argues that the traditional B2C and B2B categories are too simplistic and that many SaaS products can successfully cater to multiple customer segments simultaneously, an approach they call "B2Many."

YC APPLICATION GUIDE (RESOURCE)

A comprehensive guide to assist early-stage startups in applying to Y Combinator and raising funds.

CLONEWEBX

ClonewebX allows you to clone and customize websites or transfer elements between different page builders.

SPHERE

Let Sphere take care of your sales tax, VAT, and GST compliance. Everything from monitoring, registration, calculation, and filing in one click.