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When trying to use language models in domains that require niche knowledge, you can either fine-tune or use some retrieval techniques. Both have drawbacks. This novel method uses self-generated synthetic data to better learn the information at test time. It shows marked improvements in standard adaptation benchmarks over both fine-tuning and RAG.
Gaussian Splatting is an amazing method for 3D reconstruction. In this case, the scientists are working to remove COLMAP from their visual mapping and tracking systems. The results are compelling, though there is still some heavy computation that needs to happen.
This project explores the effectiveness of vision transformers in diffusion-based generative learning, unveiling the Diffusion Vision Transformers (DiffiT). This model combines a U-shaped encoder-decoder architecture with a novel time-dependent self-attention module.
This project presents Zero123++, a model that generates consistent multi-view images from just one input image using diffusion principles. By utilizing pretrained 2D models, Zero123++ addresses challenges like texture quality and alignment issues.
Really stunning work by Google built on SDXL that shares attention for generations to maintain consistent styles. This method crucially doesn't require any fine-tuning.
Nonprofit Responsible Innovation Labs (RIL) has launched a voluntary industry-driven protocol for responsible AI, particularly for startups and their investors. The protocol, supported by 35 leading venture capital funds, is designed to ensure startups integrate responsible AI practices as they scale. This move aligns with the Biden Administration's vision for responsible AI.
A good recap of the 45+ minute talks between Reid Hoffman and Vinod Khosla with each diving into a variety of topics from AI to “techno-optimist” manifestos. Both titans have great perspectives on things to come and how the tech industry should be regulated.
Sam Altman's brief ousting as OpenAI CEO was linked to accusations of manipulating board members to dismiss Helen Toner, who had critiqued OpenAI's AI safety approach, a situation variously viewed as manipulative or a clumsy attempt at control.
Solve Intelligence is an AI-native platform that helps draft high-quality patents efficiently. Since their launch in July, more than 25+ IP firms globally are now using them, with customers reporting 60-90% efficiency improvements. The company graduated from Y Combinator and recently announced their $3M seed round.
Airbnb has acquired AI company GamePlanner.AI, a company led by Siri co-founder Adam Cheyer and AI expert Siamak Hodjat. The team will focus on accelerating selected AI projects and integrating their tools with Airbnb's platform. Airbnb and GamePlanner.AI share a commitment to using AI to enhance human connection.
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Circle, the largest regulated stablecoin issuer in the US, has partnered with the global digital financial institution Nubank to increase access to digital dollars in Brazil. The partnership aims to cater to the increasing demand for secure, regulated, and direct access to digital dollars through its offerings, which reach Nubank's 85 million Brazilian users.
In its amended ETF application, BlackRock reported a $100,000 investment as seed capital for a proposed bitcoin ETF. As a reminder, unlike some of the bitcoin ETFs already on the market, this product will invest directly in spot bitcoin, not futures. The application is one of thirteen like this awaiting regulatory approval, with analysts predicting a likely green light in early public trading next year.
Coinbase has introduced a new wallet feature enabling crypto transfers via links shared on social media and messaging apps including iMessage, Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. This is part of a move to enable more user-friendly crypto transactions and to continue bolstering this as an alternative to international wire transfers.
Cryptocurrency data infrastructure provider Shadow rolled out its first iteration of products and announced it had raised a $9 million seed round led by Paradigm. The company's first product allows users to extract unique on-chain data with minimal coding, cutting down on engineering time and costs. Shadow's platform also enables anyone to log any data on any smart contract, without the costs associated with gas fees. Overall, the company aims to make dealing with smart contract data much more efficient, both in terms of time and infrastructure cost, so teams can be more nimble and develop more quickly.
This article provides an introduction to Solana’s fee mechanism. Solana's transaction fees are split into a base fee and a priority fee, with half of each being kept by the network leader and the other half being burned. Solana also charges for new state creation. Issues with the current system include inefficiencies due to a lack of optimization incentives, the potential for collusion between transaction senders and leaders, and the absence of a localized fee market.
This thread identifies the top 10 potential upcoming airdrops on Solana. The list includes Zeta Markets, a DeFi futures and options exchange; Drift Protocol, which brings cross-margined perpetual futures to Solana; and MarginFi, a lending foundation for DeFi 2.0. The thread also details tips on how to interact with each protocol to increase your chances of receiving an airdrop.
This blog post details how different types of bots are proliferating in the crypto space. From profit-driven bots to consumer-driven ones, these bots are becoming the most prolific users on-chain. The blog walks through how bots could be integrated with AI agents and actually perform financial transactions on-chain.
Helium, a phone service powered by a decentralized network that utilizes crypto incentives, has launched nationwide after a trial in Miami. The service, which offers unlimited talk, text, and data, allows subscribers to earn crypto tokens for everyday usage. The service operates on the Helium network and T-Mobile’s 5G, with support for iOS 14 and Android 11 or above devices. While the price is set at $20 per month, certain users may earn MOBILE tokens to offset the costs.
Thirdweb, a web3 developer platform, reported a significant security flaw in an open-source library impacting multiple NFT collections using its pre-built smart contracts.
Gods Unchained, a web3 trading card game, launched on Amazon Prime Gaming for 200M subscribers, offering exclusive content and integrating with AWS.
The SEC extended its deadline to January 2024 to decide on Grayscale's request to convert its Ethereum trust into an ETF, citing the need for more evaluation time.
Heron Finance, an SEC-registered advisor built on top of Goldfinch, plans to launch a robo-advisor for private credit markets leveraging blockchain-based tech.
A significant update to Roku's operating system will introduce the new "What to Watch" feature, which displays content in distinct rows under three categories: Recommended, Continue Watching, and Save List. The feature is rolling out in a few weeks on Roku's streamers and players, while Roku OS TVs will receive it in the coming months.
The internet’s attention perked up after X user Online Boy shared screenshots of the online menu for Roma Pizza, a New York City eatery. Instead of actual meals, the listings featured peculiar pictures of lattice pies and other pastry variations, suggesting some confusion from the AI in its understanding of “pie” in the context of pizza.
Amazon’s all-new Titan Image Generator turns English text prompts into detailed images. It is an asset for those in advertising, e-commerce, and entertainment, enabling them to whip up “studio-quality” images. What makes this tool stand out is its knack for handling tricky prompts. Whether juggling multiple objects or zeroing in on specific attributes, Amazon says the generator can churn out spot-on and lifelike results.
UX has the explicit responsibility and capability to hold businesses, users, and society to high ethical standards when using AI-powered products and services to achieve goals. Designers should start with AI learning now and evolve their UX processes and customer experiences with AI.
IMPACT is a revolutionary framework that empowers designers to use their unique skills beyond traditional boundaries. Regardless of your corporate structure's constraints, each component - Illustrate, Mobilize, Prototype, Articulate, Cultivate, and Teach - contributes to a practical application of design thinking.
Long hours, demanding projects, and looming deadlines can take a toll on everyone. A productive and robust finish in 2023 depends on focusing on your priorities, progress, and self-care.
Rive is a design tool that lets you create functional graphics with characters, props, and UI for your products, sites, and games.
Thread is an AI-powered wireframing tool for speeding up ideation and prototyping.
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Whether it’s a Katana sword, basketball shoe, or digital tools that build software, what you use and how you treat it has the utmost reflection of how you value your craft. Design decisions in how software is built also reflect the consideration of craft.
Play helps designers create mobile apps by combining the power of iOS and SwiftUI. Play is available on macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. It combines Apple's native interface elements, like toggles and date pickers, with animations and haptic feedback. Designs created with the tool are automatically rebuilt in Swift, resulting in more natural and usable prototypes.
Figma org admins will be able to sort users into billing groups based on cost center in the coming week. As a result, they will be able to keep track of costs while collaborating and organizing content in workspaces.
Rafael Serra's lettering series showcases his design skills, turning everyday objects and profound quotes into visual art. Each stroke tells a story, reflecting his talent for finding beauty in the mundane without thematic constraints.
Everything we see in this world that is not made by nature is designed. However, that doesn’t mean designers should or can take the lead role. As design work becomes less siloed, the ability to speak the language of other disciplines becomes critical, as does being willing to step into cross-functional territory and become a link between people.
Macro and longer sales cycles aside, this article covers the top three things CROs are losing sleep over. They don’t think remote onboarding is working well enough, the candidate pipeline is weak, and Customer Success is dropping the bag.
The conversation at the 2022 TCV Engage Summit highlighted that while AI represents a technological shift, it lacks a new distribution channel, which is crucial for creating significant consumer opportunities. Current AI innovations must rely on traditional distribution methods, favoring established companies or innovative startups, but the potential for new distribution platforms remains uncertain.
Broader commentary on the state of software funding and growth metric benchmarks. As you’d expect, growth rates and NDR are generally down versus previous years and startups are being pushed to reach breakeven at the later stages. If all the Series C and D startups break even, you could argue the only reason they’d need growth investors is for M&A.
Crossing the chasm to enterprise, aka traditional late adopters or laggards, is really hard. It requires you to build an entirely new enterprise sales muscle, which simply takes time. The new direction has to be fully embodied by the organization. Here are some things to keep in mind as you consider the move.
In business, leaders must balance "managing down," which involves guiding and making decisions for their teams, and "managing up," where they navigate their relationship with higher-ups, influencing decisions and sometimes accepting overrules. This dual responsibility requires skillful handling of different scenarios to enhance team success and effectively contribute to the organization.
Automate knowledge work using AI workflows and agents.
Simplify business travel with an AI assistant.
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