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ENHANCED CAUSALITY UNDERSTANDING

CELLO is a new dataset with 14,094 causal questions to improve AI's grasp of causality beyond commonsense reasoning.

CAMERA TRACKING WITH MULTI-SESSION SLAM

Multi-Session SLAM is a new system that innovatively tracks camera movements across several unconnected video sequences under one universal frame of reference.

OPENSTREETVIEW-5M: A GLOBAL DATASET FOR LOCALIZING IMAGES

OpenStreetView-5M is a significant open-access dataset with over 5 million geo-tagged street images from 225 countries designed to push the limits of computer vision by testing image localization capabilities.

MAKING SAM MORE PRACTICAL WITH POST-TRAINING QUANTIZATION

PTQ4SAM is a new framework designed to reduce the memory and computation demands of the large-scale Segment Anything Model (SAM).

CONTRA ACEMOGLU ON AI

Economist Daron Acemoglu's working paper on AI suggests a modest 0.06% annual increase in TFP growth, challenging more optimistic forecasts. He distinguishes AI's productivity impact through four channels but discounts deepening of automation and creation of new labor-intensive products, arguably underestimating AI's full economic potential. Critics find his approach overly narrow, potentially misrepresenting the broader macroeconomic implications of AI advancements.

BOOSTING SMARTPHONE CAMERA CLARITY

This project introduces a method for enhancing image resolution on smartphones using a self-supervised learning model that improves reference-based super-resolution (RefSR).

SPEECH ENHANCEMENT WITH SEMAMBA

SEMamba is a new speech enhancement system that leverages the Mamba state-space model to improve the clarity of speech signals.

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FLORENCE 2 ON WEBGPU

The small vision model runs entirely in the browser built on onnx and WebGPU.

OPENAI'S CHATGPT MAC APP WAS STORING CONVERSATIONS IN PLAIN TEXT

OpenAI's ChatGPT macOS app, until a recent update, stored user chats in plain text, making them vulnerable to unauthorized access.

LONG VIDEO GENERATION WITH NEW DIFFUSION MODEL

FlexiFilm is a diffusion model designed specifically for generating long videos over 30 seconds with high consistency and quality.

RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT CONSIDERING LEGALIZING STABLECOINS FOR CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS

Russia is considering legalizing stablecoins for international transactions to improve cross-border payments and mitigate the effects of ongoing sanctions. The Russian Central Bank is looking to regulate the transaction chain from entry to utilization. Its initiative would primarily target facilitating transactions with BRICS countries effectively integrating stablecoins into the national framework for international settlements.

GERMAN GOVERNMENT SELLING UP TO $175M BTC

The German Government recently transferred a total of 3,000 BTC, worth ~$175M, to centralized exchanges (e.g., Kraken, Bitstamp, and Coinbase) and potentially to an institutional service or OTC. This indicates a significant sale or reallocation of the government's Bitcoin holdings.

EIP-7732: ENSHRINED PROPOSER BUILDER SEPARATION

ePBS, a change to the Ethereum protocol that separates blocks into consensus and execution parts, now has an EIP number. Introducing this feature gives attesters more time to execute transactions, makes proposer-builder interactions trustless, and removes the need for staker middleware.

ERC-5564 AND ERC-6538 PAVE THE WAY FOR STEALTH ADDRESS PAYMENTS

ERC-5564 and ERC-6538 introduce stealth address payments on Ethereum, providing Monero-like privacy by allowing transactions to be received at one-time, non-reusable addresses generated via cryptographic methods to enhance user privacy. Using this approach, transaction histories aren't visible to the public, which would cater to the next billion users who prefer confidential transactions and enable a range of use cases, from private payments to discrete NFT transfers.

THE PRIVATIZATION OF ORDERFLOW AND RESURGENCE OF THE FAT APP THESIS

Nearly half of the $25 billion in orderflow volume over the past month on Ethereum has come from private or proprietary applications. The trend started with DeFi summer, when transaction aggregators, wallet swaps, Telegram bots, and solver networks launched. This development supports the fat app thesis, where applications controlling user attention and order flow would accrue the most value in the ecosystem.

HYPERLIQUID THESIS

Over the past year, Hyperliquid has grown to host 150,000 users and over $220 billion in volume. Traders at all levels and across Crypto Twitter like the platform, and it has found product/market fit. Over 95% of Hyperliquid users are down on their trades but continue to use the platform, creating a community moat.

FRIENDTECH'S DOWNFALL

Friendtech's journey started with promising tech and a strong community in the SocialFi space, inspiring numerous clones and innovations. However, the project has faced severe missteps, including high fees, community hostility, lack of meaningful updates, and poor handling of sybil attacks, leading to a collapse in sentiment and value.

WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH MEGAETH?

MegaETH is an L2 with sub-second latency and 100k TPS. It recently had angel participation from Vitalik Buterin. MegaETH separates transaction processing into three node types - sequencers, provers, and full nodes - that centralize block building but retain trustless verification. It also stores its state in the sequencer memory and optimizes its compiler to improve efficiency.

RABBY WALLET QUIETLY ADDS A FEE TO THEIR SWAPS

Rabby has introduced a 0.25% swaps fee - it is not prominently displayed and can only be seen by scrolling in the UI, potentially misleading users who don't notice the hidden fee.

$WELL TOKEN LAUNCH DISASTER

The $WELL token launch had a contract loophole, allowing early sales and causing a significant drop in token value before the community could claim their tokens.

FRIEND.TECH NO LONGER MOVING CHAINS

After receiving backlash for signaling plans to move away from the Base L2, friend.tech has announced that it will remain on Base as a 100% community-controlled token.

DECLINE OF VANILLA L2S

Manta and Mode have fallen below $1B FDV as general-purpose EVM L2s become less appealing to investors.

COMING REDESIGN OF ELON MUSK'S X WILL GET RID OF... A LOT

X is redesigning its user interface by removing the repost, like, and reply buttons from individual posts, replacing them with swipe gestures to interact. This change, confirmed by Elon Musk, will also eliminate interaction counts, leaving only the view count visible on posts. Users have generally reacted negatively to these changes, but Musk has indicated a willingness to revert if the new design fails.

WHATSAPP IS DEVELOPING A PERSONALIZED AI AVATAR GENERATOR

WhatsApp is developing an AI avatar generator called "Imagine" which uses user-supplied images, text prompts, and Meta's AI Llama model to create avatars. Reference images can be deleted at any time. There's no release date for the feature yet.

NEW MICROSOFT COPILOT+ PC BRANDING AIMS TO SHOW THE HUMAN SIDE OF AI

Koto has unveiled a new identity for Microsoft's Copilot+ PC lineup that emphasizes the synergy between humans and technology through a cohesive design featuring a unified color scheme and dynamic motion elements. These AI-enhanced devices, powered by Snapdragon X Series Processors and a Neural Processing Unit, promise rapid performance and long-lasting battery life. The brand narrative of "Illumination through AI" aims to present AI as an integrated and accessible part of everyday life.

WHY USERS ARE IGNORING YOUR FEATURES

Premium bank accounts often overwhelm users with bundled features, making it hard to gauge their value, but reframing and prioritizing these features can clarify their benefits. Creating a "perk hub," sending notifications for valuable actions, hiding irrelevant features during onboarding, and understanding user needs are key strategies for enhancing the user experience.

I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I CANCELED MY LOOM MEMBERSHIP — HERE'S WHY

Loom's cancellation process is an easy and guilt-free experience that involves 5 steps and 6 clicks with clear UX writing and transparent options. The final page uses psychological tactics to remind users what they'll lose by canceling, followed by a confirmation email that avoids guilt-tripping.

THE DESIGN PURITY TRAP & HOW TO ESCAPE IT

The design purity trap is the belief that designers should be evaluated solely on their creative talents, ignoring the importance of communication and interpersonal skills. Success in design depends equally on relationships and talent, requiring designers to embrace the social aspects of the process rather than the fantasy of design purity.

CHUNK ICONS (FIGMA FILE)

This icon set features 600 sharp, consistent glyphs designed for 16px use.

CREATIVE CHAIR

Creative Chair is a large and ever-growing collection of exclusive interviews with some of the world's most creative people.

AI-POWERED PROFESSIONAL UI DESIGN TOOL

Motiff offers designers a new way to collaborate with AI, providing an AI Toolbox, AI Design Systems features, and Motiff Lab.

NEW GENRE DESIGNS IDENTITY, PLATFORM, AND WEBSITE FOR NEW DESIGN STANDARDS TOOL

New Genre designed Follio's website and identity. Follio helps large enterprises manage interior design standards with a focus on simplicity and functionality. Its branding includes a 3D isometric folder logo and a color palette of warm black, off-white, and electric blue, reflecting its modern, architectural aesthetic.

LESSONS ON DESIGN FOR HIGH ENGAGEMENT FROM TOP NUTRITION APP ZOE

Zoe Health is a personalized nutrition app that uses a continuous glucose monitor to track blood sugar and provide customized suggestions based on the user's gut microbiome, blood sugar, and blood fat analysis. It features meal logging, analysis, goal setting, recipe generation, behavioral nudges, and user education on glucose management to help users make healthier choices.

REVITALIZING FREEDA LANGUAGE SCHOOL'S BRANDING AND VISUAL IDENTITY

Freeda Language School in Barcelona refreshed its branding to reflect its dynamic spirit and engaging learning experience, collaborating with designer Ilía Tuma to incorporate friendly illustrations, expressive colors, modern typography, and a dynamic design system. This revitalized identity emphasizes joy and inspiration in education, ensuring consistency across platforms, and positions Freeda as a leader in language education globally.

THE HIDDEN POWER: USING NEGATIVE SPACE IN LOGOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS

Negative space transforms logos by adding depth and hidden meanings, enhancing brand storytelling.

SOMETIMES IT'S BETTER, SOMETIMES IT'S WORSE

Move forward and learn by doing, focusing on present conditions rather than obsessing over past mistakes.

ONE MILLION CHECKBOXES IS THE MOST FRUSTRATINGLY BRILLIANT WEBSITE

One Million Checkboxes is a nostalgic experience with a retro-inspired game where players click tiny checkboxes.

A YEAR LATER, WHAT THREADS COULD LEARN FROM OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS

Meta's social network, Threads, has reached 175 million monthly active users in its first year. While making progress in integrating with the diverse and providing an API for developers, shipping features at a rapid pace and gathering user feedback, Threads still has room for improvement in areas such as topic discovery, third-party app support, independence from Instagram, news and politics, its "For You" algorithm, and ability to surface local content.

VERTICAL SOFTWARE, RICHES IN NICHES

Vertical software companies focused on specific industries can be extremely capital-efficient and profitable, with durable long-term growth potential. While their total addressable market may initially seem limited, great management teams find ways to expand their opportunities over time. Valuation multiples for vertical software leaders can appear high but are often justified by their strong execution and ability to grow revenue and profits consistently.

DOES AI CHANGE HOW MUCH MY DATA IS WORTH?

The value of individual personal data has traditionally been viewed as insignificant, with only aggregated data being commercially valuable. However, with the emergence of a new market for consumer data to train large language models, the value of personal datasets may be increasing, though individuals are unlikely to be directly compensated by platforms in the near future. Instead, data collectives and cooperative models that allow individuals to own a stake in the economic benefits of their contributed data are emerging as potential ways for people to participate in this new data economy.

DOVETAIL: 15 IDEAS YOU CAN BORROW FROM THEIR $1B JOURNEY

Dovetail's path to unicorn status offers a blueprint for building category-defining products. From rethinking free trials to using wireframes for strategy, Dovetail's path to unicorn status is full of counterintuitive moves. Its story challenges common startup wisdom, offering founders a playbook for building category-defining products that prioritize long-term value over short-term growth hacks.

A GUIDE TO BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE TECHNICAL TEAM

A technical team is a group of developers focused on tasks that do not directly involve business operations. These teams can be structured around specific tasks or be more general, requiring a customer, such as a CTO, to provide direction and a long-term backlog of tasks. Building an effective technical team involves recruiting the right people, establishing a workflow, and evaluating their performance, which can be challenging due to the complexity and ambiguity of technical tasks.

HOW TO BECOME A MASTER NEGOTIATOR USING THESE 7 NEGOTIATION TECHNIQUES

To achieve your goals effectively, it is crucial to develop strong negotiation skills. This involves understanding the needs and emotions of the other party, using techniques like mirroring and labeling to build rapport, and guiding the conversation to reach a mutually beneficial outcome. By mastering these skills, you can navigate various situations, from personal relationships to business deals, with greater success and efficiency.

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STATE OF PRIVATE MARKETS: Q2 2024

Carta's latest report reveals a cautious uptick in private markets, with modest valuation increases and steady round sizes across most stages.

AIRCLAP

A tool for free file transfer between macOS, iOS, Windows, and Android devices within the same local network.

EUROPE AND ISRAEL'S FOUNDER FACTORIES

Europe and Israel are poised to produce a wave of category-leading GenAI companies as the region's world-class universities and big tech companies' local research labs fuel a new wave of founders.