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GENMO MOCHI FINE-TUNING

Mochi 1, the leading open source video model, has LoRA fine tuning available. It runs on a single GPU. This repository shows a number of uses, including custom effects and character consistency.

ANTHROPIC INTRODUCES CUSTOM STYLES FOR PERSONALIZED RESPONSES

Anthropic now supports custom styles, allowing users to tailor the AI's responses to their communication preferences and workflows.

OPENAI'S SORA VIDEO GENERATOR APPEARS TO HAVE LEAKED

A group leaked access to OpenAI's unreleased video generator Sora as a protest against alleged unfair practices and "art washing". They published a frontend on Hugging Face allowing users to generate videos, which OpenAI reportedly shut down after a few hours. OpenAI maintains that Sora is in research preview.

FUGATTO SOUND MODEL

Nvidia has showcased a new 2B audio model that is far more flexible than previous models. It can mix and match audio, music, and speech in novel and interesting ways.

OLMO2

A continuation of the fully open source training efforts, Allen AI has released a new generation of language models that are transparent from top to bottom. They match or surpass the best available open weight models.

A UNIFIED MODEL FOR IMAGE GENERATION AND UNDERSTANDING

OneDiffusion is a large-scale diffusion model designed for a wide range of tasks, from text-to-image generation and image editing to reverse processes like depth estimation and segmentation.

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CUSTOMIZED FLASH ATTENTION

New flash attention fork that can have ragged Q/V matrix sizes.

NOVEL VIEW SYNTHESIS

MVGenMaster is a multi-view diffusion model designed to improve Novel View Synthesis tasks by integrating 3D priors.

ADVANCING 3D MOLECULAR DESIGN

This work benchmarks discrete flow matching methods for generating novel 3D molecular structures, critical for chemical discovery.

LLMS AS A JUDGE

This project explores the emerging "LLM-as-a-judge" paradigm where large language models are used for scoring, ranking, and selection tasks across various AI and NLP applications.

WHEN WE BECOME COGS

AI boosts material scientists' efficiency, leading to a 44% increase in material discoveries but a 44% drop in work satisfaction due to reduced idea generation tasks. GitHub Copilot enhances productivity for less skilled developers, shifting focus from project management to coding. AI narrows skill gaps but risks alienation by automating creative tasks, echoing past automation impacts in various industries.

AI ALONE ISN'T READY FOR CHIP DESIGN

Hybrid approaches that combine classical search methods and machine learning are showing promise in overcoming the complexities of chip design, particularly in floorplanning tasks. While AI alone struggles with multi-constraint scenarios, integrating AI for guiding search-based algorithms like simulated annealing enhances efficiency and effectiveness. This combination can accelerate design processes and enable more complex chip solutions.

AI SUITE

An easy way to work with a variety of API based models in a single packaged environment.

AMAZON TO INVEST ANOTHER $4 BILLION IN ANTHROPIC, OPENAI'S BIGGEST RIVAL

Amazon announced a $4 billion investment in Anthropic, bringing its total investment to $8 billion while establishing AWS as Anthropic's primary cloud and training partner.

OPENAI IS FUNDING RESEARCH INTO 'AI MORALITY'

OpenAI is funding Duke University to research AI algorithms that predict human moral judgments.

FIFTH CIRCUIT RULES OFAC OVERSTEPPED IN SANCTIONING TORNADO CASH'S IMMUTABLE SMART CONTRACTS

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court has ruled that the Treasury Department exceeded its authority by sanctioning Tornado Cash's immutable smart contracts, determining that autonomous software lacking centralized control cannot be classified as sanctionable property under existing law. While marking a significant victory for privacy advocates and blockchain developers, the ruling specifically applies only to self-executing code without administrative control, leaving Tornado Cash's broader designation and blocked status intact. The case is returning to district court for further consideration under the new legal framework.

TRUMP EYES HANDING CFTC OVERSIGHT OF CRYPTO

President-elect Trump's administration is reportedly planning to shift crypto industry oversight to the CFTC, potentially reducing the SEC's regulatory control over digital assets deemed commodities and crypto exchanges. The CFTC has a significantly smaller workforce and budget and is viewed favorably by the industry for its more measured regulatory approach. Leadership changes in the SEC, including Chair Gary Gensler's resignation and Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga's departure, coincide with the upcoming regulatory restructuring

AVALANCHE BLOCKCHAIN'S LARGEST-EVER UPGRADE GOES LIVE ON TESTNET

Avalanche has launched Avalanche9000, its largest upgrade, making it easier to build apps and custom blockchains ("subnets") on the platform. Avalanche900 was launched on the testnet to reduce transaction and validator costs. Its key features include cheaper permissionless validators and lower fees. Avalanche has launched a $40 million grants program to incentivize developers to experiment and create.

INTRODUCING EIGENGOV: PART 1

EigenLayer has introduced EigenGov, a novel governance platform designed to coordinate ecosystem participants through a network of specialized councils with specific authorities over protocol decisions. Its structure has councils making primary decisions while EIGEN tokenholders retain veto power and endorsement capabilities, inverting traditional DAO models where tokenholders delegate power to representatives. The platform will have a “Core” branch for production and a “Vision” branch for experimental features.

AERODROME DEEP DIVE

AerodromeFi has emerged as the dominant DEX on Coinbase's Base chain. It drives over 50% of Base's TVL, offering unmatched liquidity efficiency through its veAERO flywheel. Aligned with Coinbase's strategy for onchain growth, Aerodrome is positioned to play a pivotal role in expanding global DeFi access, supported by major investors and innovative partnerships like Universal Asset.

ETH IS PERMISSIONLESS MONEY

ETH is a new form of permissionless money. It cannot be censored or shut down by a third party. ETH has a low inflation rate of 0.8%, the same as Bitcoin's for the next four years, and is ultimately aligned with the general expectation of a currency's inflation schedule. Even with low rollup fees, enough rollups could lead to massive ETH burn and solidify the asset as the best data availability and settlement layer.

AI AGENTS COULD BE THIS CYCLE'S STEP FUNCTION UNLOCK

AI agents are emerging as a powerful new crypto trend. They initially function like memecoins but have the potential to evolve into “ownable agents” with their own tokens that grow in value as their utility and prominence increase. With advances in ease of creation, distribution, and compelling narratives about their future potential, these agents have the potential to catalyze a new cycle of crypto adoption, much like NFTs and DeFi did in previous cycles.

THOUGHTS ON BULL CYCLE TIMELINE(S)

The next major market correction is predicted to come around Q1 2025, coinciding with the announcement of U.S. crypto regulations. However, a long-term positive regulatory framework could lead to a rally post-correction, particularly benefiting fundamentally strong “Dino” coins like AAVE, MKR, and ETH, which could set the stage for a potential multi-year supercycle.

MEMCOIN LAUNCHES VS. ICOS AND DEFI

The current memecoin meta of mass-producing tokens prioritizes short-term gains far more than previous eras like ICOs and DeFi, which had valuable and lasting projects.

MOROCCO DRAFTING CRYPTO LAW

Morocco's central bank governor has announced that a draft law to regulate crypto is under review, potentially ending the underground use of crypto, which was banned in 2017.

ETHEREUM HOLDS MORE USDT THAN TRON

Ethereum has reclaimed its position as the leading blockchain for Tether (USDT) supply, surpassing Tron's $58.1B with $60.3B., marking Ethereum's first lead since 2022.

BASE DAILY TRANSACTION COUNT REACHES ALL-TIME-HIGH

Base has reached a record daily transaction count of 9.M, marking a ~30x increase since January.

KRAKEN TO CLOSE NFT MARKETPLACE, SHIFT FOCUS TO OTHER PROJECTS

Kraken's NFT marketplace will be fully shut down by February 2025 as it failed to see any meaningful traction.

FIREFOX'S FUTURE-PROOF BRANDING IDENTITY BY RAMOTION

To support Firefox's expansion, Ramotion created a flexible visual identity using its Design Funnel process, exploring themes like "Fox" and "Fire" before refining the concept. The resulting atomic design system, developed through workshops and user feedback, enhanced brand recognition and adaptability across Firefox's growing product line.

LUMA AI UPDATES DREAM MACHINE WITH NEW PHOTON IMAGE GENERATION MODEL AND MORE

Recent updates to Luma AI's Dream Machine platform include a faster Photon Image Model, an enhanced user interface, and new subscription tiers. Available on iOS and the web, Dream Machine offers advanced image and video generation with detailed prompts and supports API integration for developers. Pricing starts at $9.99 monthly.

GOOGLE MAPS NOW DOES A BETTER JOB OF HIGHLIGHTING STAIRS

Google Maps has enhanced its walking directions by introducing prominent stair indicators represented as blue icons integrated into the route's dotted line. This update provides users with more precise information about stairs along their path, aiding in route planning. Stair indicators were previously less conspicuous, appearing only on the map layer and not within the directions overlay.

NEVER SKIP RESEARCH DAY

Skipping research can harm organizational influence, as user research validates design decisions and ensures consistency in components like icon libraries. Collaboration with research teams and usability testing enhances accessibility, legibility, and overall design impact.

AI'S TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT ON WEB DESIGN: SUPERCHARGING PRODUCTIVITY ACROSS THE INDUSTRY

AI boosts productivity, assists with research, coding, UX, and administrative tasks, refines copywriting, and enhances creativity. Tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI, and Figma streamline workflows, enabling designers to focus on creativity. Collaboration with AI can empower professionals.

THE GREAT CREATIVE UNBUNDLING

AI is empowering independent creators by unbundling creative work, disrupting traditional roles. Versatile, multidisciplinary creators are thriving by blending skills and leveraging AI across domains. Organizations are increasingly achieving scale with fewer employees, reshaping creative industries. Success lies in combining AI's capabilities with human creativity to adapt to this evolving landscape.

MONTAGU SLAB

Montagu Slab is a slab-serif display typeface by Florian Karsten inspired by 19th-century designs. It is available as a variable font with weight and optical size options.

COMPETITOR FEATURE INTELLIGENCE

Sharbo AI can analyze, compare, and track competitor features relative to your product. Stay ahead, capture market share, and transform competitor insights into growth.

FORMKIT'S DRAG-AND-DROP

This small library adds data-first drag-and-drop sorting and transferring for lists in your app.

WHY ACCESSIBILITY SHOULDN'T COMPROMISE ON AESTHETIC

SomeOne, a design agency, refreshed The Motability Scheme's branding to enhance engagement with disabled people in the UK. The redesign features an accessible logo, typeface, color palette, and photography that celebrate customers and convey freedom of movement.

WHY RESPONSIVE DESIGN IS FAILING MODERN USERS

Once revolutionary, responsive design now struggles to meet modern user needs due to device diversity, performance issues, and a lack of context awareness. Evolving demands highlight the need for adaptive designs, progressive web apps, and context-aware solutions that prioritize usability and personalization. Web professionals must embrace new tools and strategies to create future-ready experiences.

INSIDE META'S LONG-TERM VISION TO MAKE ITS ORION GLASSES THE AIRPODS OF AUGMENTED REALITY

Keiichi Matsuda's Hyper Reality depicted augmented reality's dystopian potential in 2016. Meta's Orion AR glasses today aim for subtlety over spectacle, balancing advanced technology with restraint. With features like fingertip controls and customizable interfaces, Orion envisions ambient computing that enhances daily life without overwhelming people.

THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS HILARIOUS DESIGN FAIL PROVES THE IMPORTANCE OF KERNING

The Philadelphia 76ers' social media team accidentally turned “final” into a suggestive phrase due to a kerning error, highlighting the importance of precise design.

IF EDGAR ALLAN POE WAS INTO DESIGN SYSTEMS

Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe, this narrative highlights how color and typography work together to create a cohesive design, fostering order and clarity with lasting impact.

ROC H BIEL'S JETA1 TANK: A MODERN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN ICON

Made of stainless steel, the JetA1 Tank merges function, artistry, and sustainability, inviting personal connection through its reflective, ever-changing design.

BUILDING AN AI-NATIVE SALESFORCE

Rox, a new AI-native platform, is reimagining CRM systems by positioning itself as an alternative to Salesforce. Unlike Salesforce's closed system, Rox leverages a warehouse-native architecture that integrates seamlessly with companies' existing data infrastructure, empowering top-performing sales teams with AI-driven insights and automation. By starting with "good enough" AI to prove immediate value, Rox aims to embed itself in workflows, build a robust system of record, and eventually capitalize on advancements in AI to automate revenue operations significantly.

IPO FLOODGATES OPENING?

ServiceTitan's upcoming IPO marks a significant moment in the cloud software industry after a three-year drought, potentially paving the way for numerous other late-stage unicorns waiting to go public. Despite having somewhat mediocre metrics compared to industry benchmarks, ServiceTitan's $685M in revenue and strong customer retention rates could set a new standard for what's acceptable in today's market conditions. The IPO's success or failure will likely influence many other private companies' decisions to go public, particularly those that have been hesitant due to slowing growth rates and market uncertainty.

BLUESKY HAS MORE THAN 21 MILLION USERS. WHERE DOES IT GO FROM HERE?

Bluesky positions itself as a revolutionary “new social web” rather than an alternative to X, emphasizing open-source design, user data portability, and global, nonpartisan dialogue. The platform experienced explosive growth amid X's controversies. It relies on venture funding but plans to introduce paid subscriptions while avoiding traditional advertising models. Bluesky seeks to foster authentic, thoughtful engagement reminiscent of early internet values, prioritizing user-first principles and customizable features to redefine social media.