Meta believes it will need significantly more computing power to train models in the future. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on the company's second-quarter earnings call that he would rather risk building capacity before it is needed rather than too late given the long lead time for spinning up new inference projects. The company is considering different data center projects, which may increase capital expenditures in 2025. India is currently the largest market for Meta's AI chatbot.
2024.08.02·techcrunch.com·2 min read·TLDR Elon Musk plans to launch an experimental private school called Ad Astra in September ahead of the 2024 to 2025 school year. Ad Astra will be based in Bastrop, Texas, a rural community that has been transformed into somewhat of a hub for several of Musk's companies. Musk previously founded another school in 2014 after pulling five of his children from public school. His nonprofit, the Foundation, plans to eventually build a futuristic university in Texas. Ad Astra is now accepting applications for kids between the ages of 3 and 9.
GitHub Models provides developers with direct access to a wide range of AI models, allowing them to experiment with and integrate Gen AI models into their applications.
2024.08.02·links.tldrnewsletter.com·4 min read·TLDR Google Gemini has claimed the number one spot on Chatbot Arena for the first time, surpassing GPT-4o and Claude-3.5.
2024.08.02·threadreaderapp.com·3 min read·TLDR This post discusses why just disconnecting systems from the internet for security or reliability purposes isn't always a viable solution.
2024.08.02·computer.rip·18 min read·TLDR Google quickly discovers and indexes sites regardless of JavaScript complexity or rendering delay.
2024.08.02·vercel.com·23 min read·TLDR Astroscale's ADRAS-J (Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan) spacecraft photographed the first publicly released image of space debris captured from another spacecraft using rendezvous and proximity operations.
2024.08.02·arstechnica.com·6 min read·TLDR 2024.08.02·noahpinion.blog·20 min read·TLDR The creators of VQGAN, Stable Diffusion, Latent Diffusion, and other startups have raised $30m+ dollars and started a new company. They have released new flagship image generation models which are extremely capable and come in a variety of tiers.
2024.08.02·blackforestlabs.ai·6 min read·TLDR AI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a collaboration with the U.S. AI Safety Institute to provide early access to the company's next major generative AI model for safety testing, aiming to address concerns that OpenAI has deprioritized AI safety.
2024.08.02·techcrunch.com·2 min read·TLDR AI The EU's risk-based AI regulation began on August 1 with staggered compliance deadlines categorizing AI applications into low/no-risk, high-risk, and limited risk tiers, imposing transparency, risk management, and penalties for violations. Standards for high-risk and powerful general-purpose AI models will be finalized by April 2025.
2024.08.02·techcrunch.com·2 min read·TLDR AI Stability AI has released a great new fast and powerful 3D generation model. It uses the same commercial license as the company's previous models.
2024.08.02·stability.ai·7 min read·TLDR AI MMTrail is a vast dataset that features over 20 million trailer clips with high-quality multimodal captions.
2024.08.02·mattie-e.github.io·6 min read·TLDR AI ARCLE is an environment to aid reinforcement learning studies using the Abstraction and Reasoning Corpus (ARC).
2024.08.02·github.com·GitHub repository·TLDR AI Sponsored
Integrate ChatGPT with Stream Chat [11] to make your in-app messaging experience smarter and more engaging. Follow this step-by-step tutorial [10] (with usable code samples) to learn how you can use Stream and the OpenAI API [12] to have ChatGPT enter the chat.
2024.08.02·getstream.io·Sponsor·TLDR AI DeepMind has released a library for studying language models via MI. The library helps with running models and functions from complex codebases without tons of importing headaches.
2024.08.02·github.com·GitHub repository·TLDR AI The PyTorch team has released a great sample library for chatting with language models locally. It includes a robust sample system and can run the latest Llama 3.1 models.
2024.08.02·pytorch.org·3 min read·TLDR AI Engine Core demonstrates a pattern for enabling LLMs to undertake tasks of a given scope with a dynamic system prompt and a collection of tool functions.
2024.08.02·github.com·GitHub repository·TLDR AI ChatGPT's new Advanced Voice mode and the new AI-powered Siri have contrasting philosophies. Copilot systems focus on safety and privacy with small models while Agent systems like ChatGPT Voice use powerful, multimodal models for more natural and dynamic interactions. This highlights the tension between lower risk, less capable systems and those offering more control and potential benefits.
2024.08.02·oneusefulthing.org·7 min read·TLDR AI Synchron has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT with its brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to aid paralyzed patients in faster communication. Its BCI, called a stentrode, can interpret thought commands. It now offers AI-generated response options, potentially expanding to include multimodal inputs. Synchron is aiming for FDA approval and envisions evolving its AI integrations based on patient needs.
2024.08.02·cnet.com·3 min read·TLDR AI Heeyo, a startup founded by Xiaoyin Qu, has launched an AI-powered app that offers interactive games and a chatbot for children aged 3-11. The app aims to provide personalized learning experiences while prioritizing safety with features like data protection and content designed by child development experts. Despite potential concerns about AI for kids, Heeyo has secured $3.5 million in seed funding. It is positioning itself as a safe educational alternative to popular gaming and video platforms.
2024.08.02·techcrunch.com·5 min read·TLDR AI Cerebras Systems announced a proposal for IPO to the SEC.
2024.08.02·businesswire.com·1 min read·TLDR AI Paris prepared for the 2024 Olympics with heightened security, employing AI to analyze CCTV footage at train and metro stations for potential threats.
2024.08.02·arstechnica.com·5 min read·TLDR AI Meta's recent release of the open source LLM Llama 3.1, with 405B parameters and trained on 3.8x10^25 FLOPs, sparks debate on the effectiveness of FLOPs as a regulatory threshold.
2024.08.02·strangeloopcanon.com·6 min read·TLDR AI Coinbase reported Q2 revenue results, returning $1.4 billion in Q2 revenue and exceeding market expectations despite an 11% drop from the previous quarter due to declining crypto prices. The company's gains were attributed to its USDC interest earnings, transaction revenue from Base, and advancements in regulatory clarity.
Marathon Digital Holdings reported a $200M loss for Q2 because of Bitcoin's halving event, increased global hash rates, equipment failures, and higher competition, which reduced Bitcoin production by 30% year-over-year. This is all despite a 78% revenue increase from higher Bitcoin prices and new hosting services.
deUSD uses stETH and sDAI as collateral and earns yield by shorting perpetual derivatives, like Ethena's USDe. When funding is favorable, it hedges using longs and holds T-bills in negative funding environments. Permissionless mints and redemptions will go live in December, and deUSD will be the default collateral in the Elixir ecosystem.
Daylight Energy is a DePIN protocol that allows participants to contribute energy in exchange for tokens. Its team plans to build an onchain system to incentivize distributed energy and electrification, which alleviates strain on the already-overworked electricity grid. The protocol will be a marketplace for energy for tens of thousands of homes, appliances, and electric companies.
30% of Solana's weekly active addresses interact with token contracts, which is more than DeFi. Tether holds $5 billion in BTC. Bitcoin has the poorest price performance this cycle compared to all previous halving cycles. Animoca Ventures has the most investments in the space, with over 400. Base has surpassed Optimism in TVL, surpassing the original OP Stack chain.
The Variant team is excited about multiple potential developments this year and next within the crypto space. Some of the areas of excitement include crypto usage on mobile, better stablecoin infrastructure, creative prediction market formats, and integrating social and creator tools into financial platforms.
Tether's Q2 2024 report reveals record-breaking profits of $5.2 billion and highlights the company's significant ownership of U.S. Treasury bills, which surpass $97.6 billion. The group's equity reached nearly $12 billion, solidifying its financial strength and leadership in the stablecoin market.
This analysis breaks down the revenue and profitability of the top Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) blockchains over the past year. While Ethereum leads in revenue, it posted a net loss due to high token issuance, unlike Tron, which is the most profitable blockchain with $271M in earnings. Base emerged as the most profitable among L2s, retaining 63% of its revenue, while others like Arbitrum and zkSync Era showed positive earnings despite the competitive environment.
Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz is hopeful that Kamala Harris will soon express support for the crypto industry, highlighting the need for bipartisan support to grow the sector.
2024.08.02·links.tldrnewsletter.com·3 min read·TLDR Crypto Solana passed Ethereum in monthly DEX trading volume for the first time in July 2024, even though it has only 1/5th of Ethereum's market cap.
Tokens are currency protocols used to further growth - similar to how business equity is used to attract talent.
This author shares his candid thoughts on the current state of the crypto market, warning that investing in tokens from previous cycles may be unwise as many teams have lost passion.
Envato's recent rebrand after its acquisition by Shutterstock emphasizes its commitment to empowering creatives worldwide. The new identity includes a fresh logo inspired by the creative spark and dynamic dot. This collaborative rebrand, extending to a revamped website and custom sonic identity, involved Envato's in-house team and external creatives. The redesigned platform aims to enhance user experience and instill a sense of energy and innovation.
Google has updated Google Maps and Waze, adding improved user interface elements to make it easier for users to find their destinations and be aware of traffic situations. Google Maps now includes a report button for users to send reports about road issues quickly, and it also highlights building entrances and nearby parking lots. Waze has added the ability to recognize different types of traffic cameras and a new road events feature to provide better traffic understanding.
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed "copyright traps" to help creators detect if AI models have used their work without permission. These traps are hidden within copyrighted content and can indicate if the content is later found in AI-generated outputs. While not foolproof, this method offers a new way to address the growing concern of AI scraping copyrighted material.
Before the internet, Americans interacted with the federal government via grand neoclassical buildings. Today, this interaction has shifted to websites and digital design, with HTML codes and user interface components playing a crucial role. 18F and the U.S. Digital Service developed the US Web Design System (USWDS) in 2015 to standardize design elements across federal websites and enhance usability and accessibility.
2024.08.02·links.tldrnewsletter.com·3 min read·TLDR Design Facing challenges in design is common. Focusing on the process rather than the outcome can lead to better performance. Keeping calm, communicating effectively, and anticipating objections are key to overcoming disagreements and advocating for your design ideas.
Information scent describes how users predict the content they'll find through links and navigation options. Effective information scent ensures link labels accurately represent their destinations, guiding users intuitively through a website. Strong information scent enhances user experience, reduces bounce rates, and improves content discoverability, making it essential for successful web design.
2024.08.02·jakobnielsenphd.substack.com·3 min read·TLDR Design This Chrome extension automatically collects buttons from websites you visit, offering a fun, quirky, and privacy-focused experience.
Streamline the creation of app store screenshots with an intuitive interface, customizable templates, and easy drag-and-drop functionality.
2024.08.02·appstorescreenshotstudio.com·Tool·TLDR Design Yandex is a search engine tool that helps users find images online quickly by uploading photos, using keywords, or browsing categories.
The future of creative studios may involve more flexible workspaces and a shift towards versatile designers with a broader range of skills. Agencies might evolve into boutique models with core teams supported by freelancers, and traditional work structures like the 8-hour day could be reimagined.
2024.08.02·the-brandidentity.com·9 min read·TLDR Design Balancing screen time is crucial for creativity. While digital tools can boost creative work, too much screen exposure can lead to burnout and stifle deep thinking. A healthy mix of online and offline activities helps maintain creativity and well-being in the creative industry.
Atelier DARN's installation, RHUBARB, won the public prize for its interactive sound sculpture at the 2024 Festival des Architectures Vives. Constructed with 1,000 eco-friendly 3D-printed pieces, RHUBARB merges architecture, sports, and environmental awareness. Installed in Montpellier's Hôtel d'Aurès, it engages visitors by turning their movements into sound and light displays, reflecting the festival's spirit of revitalizing spaces and fostering collective imagination.
A year after its launch, the X logo still faces multiple disputes, including trademark conflicts with companies like X Social Media and PR firm Multiply.
Accessibility audits often highlight numerous issues, but fixing them post-launch is costly and inefficient.