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HOW TO BUILD A $20 BILLION SEMICONDUCTOR FAB

Manipulating huge volumes of matter on the atomic level repeatedly and reliably 24 hours a day 365 days a year is an enormously expensive undertaking.

2024.05.06
construction-physics.com37 min readTLDR

WHY I'M OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE TECH RECESSION

The tech recession will mean companies will need good ideas that actually work - it will also force workers to develop better skills.

2024.05.06
source unknown6 min readTLDR

LAMINI AI $25M SERIES A

Lamini, an Enterprise AI platform, makes it possible for software teams within enterprises to develop new LLM capabilities that reduce hallucinations on proprietary data, run their LLMs securely from cloud VPCs to on-premise, and scale their infrastructure with model evaluations that prioritize ROI and business outcomes over hype. It raised a $25M Series A led by Amplify Partners.

2024.05.06
lamini.ai4 min readTLDR AI

MICROSOFT-BACKED OPENAI MAY LAUNCH SEARCH, TAKING ON GOOGLE'S 'BIGGEST PRODUCT'

OpenAI is reportedly planning a major announcement on May 9, possibly unveiling a new search engine that could challenge Google. This engine may use Microsoft Bing's infrastructure, aligning with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's vision of revolutionizing information discovery beyond the current Google model. If true, this could significantly disrupt the search engine market and how users find information online.

2024.05.06
timesofindia.indiatimes.com2 min readTLDR AI

FROM BABY TALK TO BABY A.I.

Dr. Brenden Lake of NYU aims to bridge human cognitive studies and AI by recording his daughter's POV to develop a language model, challenging the current AI approach that relies heavily on large datasets. This work explores how AI can learn from the sensory input akin to a toddler's experience. The research could lead to AI capable of conceptual mapping through association, similar to human language acquisition.

2024.05.06
nytimes.com6 min readTLDR AI

CONTEXT-DEPENDENT CONCEPT UNDERSTANDING

Spider is a novel unified model designed to enhance the understanding of context-dependent (CD) concepts such as camouflaged objects and medical lesions, which depend heavily on visual context.

2024.05.06
arxiv.org16 min readTLDR AI

Sponsored

BRING GENAI SECURELY TO YOUR DATASTORE

OctoAI's OctoStack enables you to bring GenAI models to your datastore, ensuring privacy and security while maximizing the value of your company's true moat — your business data.

2024.05.06
octo.aiSponsorTLDR AI

ENHANCING MEDICAL IMAGING

Researchers have developed a new algorithm called RaffeSDG that improves the accuracy of medical imaging models when analyzing data from different sources.

2024.05.06
github.comGitHub repositoryTLDR AI

THE AI HARDWARE DILEMMA

Recent AI-powered hardware launches, like the Humane Pin and Rabbit R1, have faced criticism, yet there's still significant venture capital and interest in the sector, with prominent figures like Sam Altman eyeing substantial investments. The allure lies in AI's potential to revolutionize consumer hardware by utilizing sensors, silicon, and interfaces creatively. However, the challenge to offer a compelling alternative to versatile smartphones remains, with AI still needing to mature and hardware startups struggling to compete with established tech giants.

2024.05.06
every.to6 min readTLDR AI

PENZAI

Penzai, a JAX library, enables easy manipulation and understanding of trained models through legible, functional Pytree structures. It includes a diverse set of tools for model visualization, debugging, and component analysis. Installation and usage are straightforward, with detailed tutorials available for learning to build and manipulate neural networks using Penzai.

2024.05.06
github.com3 min readTLDR AI

TUTORIAL: TRAFFIC ANALYSIS VIA VIDEO

This deep dive tutorial walks through how to build a system that reports on car traffic density. It uses modern computer vision to count vehicles over time.

2024.05.06
blog.roboflow.com21 min readTLDR AI

Sponsored

BUILDERS

Companies like Ripple and Ref Finance work with TLDR to reach crypto investors and builders at scale with highly customized campaigns (like this one!).

2024.05.06
advertise.tldr.techSponsorTLDR Crypto

BTC-E FOUNDER GUILTY OF $9B MONEY LAUNDERING OPERATION

Alexander Vinnik, co-founder of BTC-e, pleaded guilty to charges related to a $9 billion money laundering scheme that enabled illegal transactions from various crimes like hacking and drug trafficking. The DOJ stated that BTC-e lacked crucial legal compliance measures and that Vinnik used shell companies for illicit fund transfers, resulting in substantial criminal financial losses.

2024.05.06
cointelegraph.com2 min readTLDR Crypto

COINBASE FACES NEW LAWSUIT OVER ALLEGED INVESTOR DECEPTION

A lawsuit was filed against Coinbase by a few individuals in California and Florida alleging that Coinbase violated state securities laws with its digital asset sales. The lawsuit claims that SOL, MATIC, NEAR, MANA, ALGO, UNI, XTZ, and XLM as securities. Coinbase has previously argued that secondary crypto asset sales are not securities transactions.

2024.05.06
cointelegraph.com2 min readTLDR Crypto

VODAFONE EXPECTED TO INTEGRATE CRYPTO WALLETS INTO SIM CARDS

Vodafone is planning to integrate crypto wallets into SIM cards, aiming to enable mobile users to leverage blockchain technology globally. Amidst these tech advancements, the company is also managing a substantial debt strategy involving raising nearly $3 billion, including a $1.8 billion loan initiative.

2024.05.06
cointelegraph.com2 min readTLDR Crypto

MAKER INTRODUCING NEWSTABLE AND NEWGOVTOKEN

As part of Maker's Endgame rebranding, it will release two new tokens with to-be-released names. NewStable is an upgraded version of DAI with greater stability features and a design that facilitates broader adoption. NewGovToken is the next version of MKR, incentivizing more participation and dynamic decision-making. MKR can be converted to NewGovToken at a rate of 1:24,000.

2024.05.06
threadreaderapp.com3 min readTLDR Crypto

LIQUID CRYPTO IS THE BIGGEST UNTAPPED INVESTABLE SEGMENT FOR CRYPTO FUNDS

Liquid crypto, defined as funds investing in already liquid assets without encumbrances, presents a significant investment opportunity but faces challenges including fund performance volatility and reputational risks from potential asset theft. Despite the rise of low-fee ETF alternatives, liquid funds may continue to be dominated by proprietary capital from Chicago and Asia due to these complexities and the need for strong risk tolerance from top management.

2024.05.06
threadreaderapp.com3 min readTLDR Crypto

THE ULTIMATE BRIDGE RANKING

For L2 to L2 transactions, Orbiter offers low fees, high speed, and a points system for future tokens. For USDC, Circle's CCTP offers a flat $1 fee, but takes 20-30 minutes. Squid Router is the best choice for Cosmos-based bridging. DeBridge is fast, has a points system, and can bridge between EVM chains and Solana.

2024.05.06
threadreaderapp.com2 min readTLDR Crypto

CAPITAL FORMATION INCENTIVES IN CRYPTO

Capital formation incentives in crypto are heavily influenced by existing market dynamics, with pressure to conform to established norms affecting both new teams and investors. Despite the shift away from ICOs, retail investors have been disadvantaged, leading to distorted market structures and challenges for startups trying to break the mold.

2024.05.06
threadreaderapp.com6 min readTLDR Crypto

CRYPTO CYCLE WOES

The trend of companies staying private longer reflects a shift similar to what happened with VC and IPO markets, where significant gains are captured by private equity, sidelining retail investors from early profits. In crypto, a similar pattern has emerged with key L1 and L2s raising substantial funds from VCsl, excluding retail investors from early, lucrative investing opportunities.

2024.05.06
threadreaderapp.com5 min readTLDR Crypto

GOOD TOKEN DISTRIBUTIONS

Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap, says that token distributions should be ethical and transparent and discourages the use of ambiguous or manipulative tactics (e.g., points).

2024.05.06
threadreaderapp.com1 min readTLDR Crypto

WHATSAPP ON WINDOWS 11 GETS A NEW ADAPTIVE UI, MULTI-WINDOW, AND NAVIGATION MENU

WhatsApp for Windows 11 has received a significant update that introduces an adaptive UI that optimizes screen space, multi-window support akin to Telegram, and a new hamburger menu for streamlined navigation. The adaptive interface now prioritizes chat readability by separating the contacts list from the chat window. The multi-window feature allows users to open chats in separate windows, enhancing multitasking. The new menu potentially sets the stage for Meta AI integration, streamlining access to features like chats, statuses, and settings.

2024.05.06
windowslatest.com1 min readTLDR Design

TIGER WOODS IS READY TO RUIN HIS NEW LOGO DESIGN

In a recent press tour for his brand Sun Day Red, Tiger Woods expressed his intention to 'ruin' the logo, which pays homage to his name and achievements, including his fifteen major championship wins. Despite the strong language, Woods sees this as an opportunity for the logo's evolution, hinting at potential modifications with future victories. His departure from Nike and the launch of his independent brand signal a new era for Woods, where he takes control of his branding and image.

2024.05.06
creativebloq.com1 min readTLDR Design

ARTISTS ACCUSE GOOGLE OF “MASSIVE COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT” WITH IMAGEN AI

Several artists are suing Google for its Imagen AI image generators, which they claim were trained on their work without their permission. According to the lawsuit, Google has committed "massive copyright infringement" by using the open-source corpus LAION-400M to train Imagen. The artists have asked for the destruction of all copies of their work and compensation for legal costs.

2024.05.06
creativebloq.com1 min readTLDR Design

3D ILLUSTRATIONS ENHANCE TWITCH APP ON APPLE STORE

Leo Natsume's collaboration with Apple brings vibrant 3D illustrations to the App Store's Twitch page, merging digital artistry and interactive design. With meticulous detail and adept 3D composition, Natsume's creations transcend mere art, becoming immersive storytelling tools. Set within a gamified digital realm, these illustrations elevate user interaction, enriching understanding and engagement with the app.

2024.05.06
abduzeedo.com2 min readTLDR Design

THE ANATOMY OF A COMPONENT SPRINT

The Washington Post team created its design system in 2019 and has been improving it ever since. Through years of refinement, the organization developed component sprints that considered design and engineering needs. This article describes how the team creates a new component from scratch, ensuring balanced and democratic input.

2024.05.06
figma.com9 min readTLDR Design

IS ⌘ + C THE NEW DESIGN PROCESS?

Designers often preach passion and craft, not profit. They started this journey for the love of art - to create beautiful things and make products and services people would use and love. It's up to them to change how design is perceived. Designers need to articulate and evangelize the value of design and its impact on business.

2024.05.06
uxdesign.cc9 min readTLDR Design

NOTES ON QUALITY

Improving design quality is as simple as setting clear standards, empowering teams to meet them, and fostering a culture of shared ownership and rigorous critique. Quality in design, experienced through usability and aesthetics, can be maintained by aligning with stakeholders as benchmarks and involving the entire UX team in quality assurance.

2024.05.06
medium.com5 min readTLDR Design

DESIGNING FOR CHANGE: UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR CHANGE THEORY

Many apps fail to change human behavior in the long term because they lack a deep understanding of human psychology. In addition to cognitive biases, psychology offers many other insights that can be applied to design thinking. Frameworks like the Theory of Planned Behavior, the Transtheoretical Model, and Self-Determination Theory provide a solid foundation for designers wanting to help users change their habits and behaviors.

2024.05.06
uxdesign.cc12 min readTLDR Design

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR UX TEAM IS UNDER-RESOURCED

UX teams, which are typically under-resourced, should shift from merely implementing best practices to becoming evangelists and facilitators, teaching and providing tools for UX work. By advocating the business value of UX, including enhanced user satisfaction, teams can justify resource investments, possibly with support from external consultants.

2024.05.06
links.tldrnewsletter.com4 min readTLDR Design