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Most Transformer models are normalized with a layer norm. This can be seen as equivalent to normalizing the model to a sphere. However, if you use carefully placed tanh functions, you can eliminate layer norm while maintaining stability. This is now equivalent to normalizing to a hypercube.
DeepMind has released a paper detailing scaling laws for the powerful cross data center training algorithm DiLoCo. These show how stable model training can be even with gradients synchronized across continents.
WSI repurposes the Whisper ASR encoder for multilingual speaker identification using joint loss optimization. It outperforms Pyannote, ECAPA TDNN, and Xvector in recognizing speakers across diverse languages and environments.
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Solda builds AI Sales Agents generating millions of dollars for enterprises – better, faster, and cheaper than humans. Banks and insurers widely use Solda AI to boost revenue.
Toolkit for training VLMs to have improved grounding and reasoning capabilities.
OWL is an agentic framework that seems sensible and performant. It allows for straightforward composition and can even replicate functionality from some closed source agents.
HiRAG introduces a hierarchical knowledge-based approach to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), improving semantic understanding and indexing in domain-specific tasks.
Luma Chief Scientist Jiaming Song, who created the earliest accelerated algorithm for diffusion models, has unveiled Inductive Moment Matching (IMM)—a new multi-modal pre-training method that surpasses diffusion models with superior sample quality and 10x greater efficiency.
ThunderKittens is a powerful and simple abstraction for writing efficient and performance CUDA kernels. This post explores how to use the framework for the newest Blackwell series of GPUs from Nvidia. The main difference is thinking in terms of data flow.
Many AI models labeled as "open" come with restrictive licensing terms. Google's new Gemma 3 models and similar releases from Meta raise concerns about commercial limitations, potentially impacting smaller companies relying on these technologies.
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Find out how German legal AI startup Xayn is developing highly capable language models while adhering to tight sovereignty, security,
Amazon's VP of Artificial General Intelligence, Vishal Sharma, has confirmed AI's integration across AWS, robotics, and Alexa, highlighting the company's extensive AI deployment.
The PANORAMA study is an international initiative evaluating AI models and radiologists in detecting pancreatic cancer in CECT scans.
Leading AI firms like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta are using "distillation" to create more cost-effective models by training smaller systems with a "teacher" LLM.
Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, has been granted permission to leave France and relocate to Dubai amid ongoing legal issues related to allegations of facilitating illicit transactions Telegram. His departure has reignited debates over jurisdiction and privacy.
Russia has begun using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDT for oil trade, circumventing Western sanctions and embracing crypto as an alternative payment method. This move, by a key BRICS nation, signals a broader shift toward blockchain-based trade solutions, reshaping how sanctioned countries conduct business in the global marketplace.
Base MCP is a new product from the Base development team that allows for onchain interactions from Claude Desktop. Powered by Coinbase Developer Platform's AgentKit, it includes a near-comprehensive set of onchain interactions including onramping, price checking, transferring funds, and deploying smart contracts.
BNY Mellon is expanding its partnership with Circle to enable clients to send funds directly to Circle for buying and selling its stablecoins, further bridging traditional and digital finance. This collaboration is expected to boost institutional adoption and enhance regulatory confidence ahead of Circle's potential IPO.
From building startups to navigating the highs and lows of crypto, Hitesh Malviya shares his firsthand experience of making and losing millions during the 2017 bull run and 2018 crash. In 2017, while leveraging the ICO boom, his project was transformed into a crypto media outlet generating $1M in revenue as altcoin interest surged. Then, the 2018 bear market erased 95% of his portfolio, highlighting key lessons on the risks of altcoin-heavy investments, greed, and emotional trading.
Berachain's phase one governance launched on February 25, driving TVL into apps and positioning the chain as a rapidly-rising L1 for DeFi. Its upcoming Proof of Liquidity (PoL) mechanism will allow validators to earn rewards through liquidity provision in tokens like BERA and BGT. It aims to foster a “winner-takes-most” dynamic, potentially stabilizing the ecosystem while mitigating risks like vampire attacks.
Ethereum is losing value to L2 rollups, which extract fees, MEV, and liquidity while paying minimal costs for Ethereum's security. L2s should contribute back to Ethereum through mechanisms like staking ETH, reallocating fees, or redistributing MEV to ensure the network captures its fair share of value and remains sustainable.
Hyperliquid is set to transform onchain finance with its novel perp DEX, integrated HyperCore (handling order book trading, staking, etc.), HyperEVM ecosystems (the execution layer for smart contract deployment), and innovative features like the Assistance Fund (which collects trading fees to buy back the HYPE token) and builder codes. These features together deliver superior liquidity, low fees, and robust security compared to traditional exchanges, while its organic growth, absence of VC interference, and passionate community position it as a dominant force in DeFi.
AI and crypto will continue to lower barriers to innovation without fully replacing the need for human expertise, as domain-specific knowledge remains critical to guiding AI outputs (e.g., prompting). While routine tasks may be automated, the unique value of authentic human experience and creativity will become even more important, even as new autonomous AI applications evolve.
Launching a new token can dilute the fully diluted valuation (FDV) of Aave more than the value of the new token itself over time since much of Aave's current value is built on the expectation of future business growth that benefits the existing token.
Trump's World Liberty Financial has begun accumulating $AVAX on-chain, purchasing around $500K worth after bridging nearly $2M in USDC to Avalanche.
Indexers are important because performant dapps need efficient ways of reading chain data and listening to relevant events.
Token Terminal illustrates four different ways to view active loans on Base.
The X accounts of web3 platform Kaito and its founder Yu Hu were hacked to spread false reports of issues with the KAITO token, causing the token to drop ~10% before recovering.
Common character combinations now become smart symbols in Figma in all fonts when "Use smart quotes/symbols" is enabled. This feature works in Figma, FigJam, and Slides, automatically converting (c), (R), (TM), arrows, and brackets into their corresponding symbols.
The US Democratic Party's apparent new donkey logo has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporters questioning its necessity and critics mocking its design. While some see it as a needed refresh, others argue it oversimplifies the party's identity, removes red from the color scheme, and prioritizes branding over more pressing political concerns.
Westminster's Victoria Embankment toilets have been redesigned with spacious, accessible facilities, and artistic details. Inspired by Tokyo's public restrooms, Hugh Broughton Architects aims to upgrade eight sites. Durable materials, hidden utilities, and a small entrance fee ensure maintenance, security, and civic responsibility in these revitalized spaces.
Dopamine addiction, driven by the pursuit of instant gratification, has led to a society increasingly reliant on digital stimulation. To combat its effects, strategies like digital detox, mindfulness, and responsible tech design can help foster focus and well-being.
Webflow built an in-house AI system using open-source tools to analyze design trends across hosted sites. This approach ensures privacy, reduces costs, and allows customization. The AI leverages vision-language models, vLLM for text generation, and SkyPilot for scalable deployment, enabling efficient, structured insights into web design elements and user preferences.
Hypotheses shape design by framing testable assumptions that clarify problems and guide learning. Structured questioning improves team understanding, enhances decision-making, and strengthens delivery progress. Influenced by Jobs to be Done, Lean Startup, and Lean UX, this approach highlights how designers provide essential structure, ensuring progress through intentional design choices and learning processes.
Create detailed mesh gradients with real-time previews, customizable layouts, and noise levels.
Sesame is an online platform that is purpose-built for brand expression. Graphics, motion, sound, and other brand or campaign creative can be templatized to accelerate and augment ideation, production, and iteration.
Empower your IDE with an AI extension that creates stunning, production-ready components inspired by the 21st.dev's UI library.
The Talk It Out campaign by GOOD Agency and Leerdammer, who partnered with YoungMinds to provide support and resources, uses humor to reduce youth mental health stigma. With a multi-channel approach, bold visuals, and school outreach, the initiative aims to spark conversations and guide young people toward mental health support.
The Six Nations Rugby rebrand introduced a modern visual identity to capture the tournament's energy better and engage new and existing fans. Despite initial backlash, the refresh has boosted social media engagement and broadcast numbers, with plans to attract a younger, more diverse audience while honoring the event's heritage.
Plaid fosters collaboration with “Design Jams,” reducing hesitation in seeking help. Loom videos expose design thinking and encourage early engineer involvement. CRIT sessions stay fresh through varied formats. “Polish reviews” by senior ICs ensure design precision before implementation. These strategies enhance teamwork, refine processes, and improve overall design quality.
The Belmont Vegan Leather Passport Holder combines practical design by Gladys Phan with Krystle Koo's focus on conscious craftsmanship and user experience.
Polyphonic's three-hour video explores music video history from early experiments to modern masterpieces.
Snapchat's new AI-powered lenses for Platinum subscribers feature realistic AR effects - updated weekly.
While Big Tech companies have dramatically pulled back on startup acquisitions, VC-backed companies have stepped into the void—accounting for over a third of all startup acquisitions in 2024 as they leverage their substantial war chests (29% of all US VC funding) to drive growth through consolidation in a market where traditional exits remain challenging and company valuations are depressed.
Klarna is going public at a $15-20B valuation—down dramatically from its $46B peak—after turning its first small annual profit of $21M on $2.8B in revenue. The Swedish fintech giant built a massive customer base through its "buy now, pay later" model, funding purchases with $9.5B in consumer deposits thanks to its banking license. While US revenue grew 39% last year, rising credit losses ($495M) and material weaknesses in financial controls raise serious questions. The company is transitioning from pure BNPL into a broader commerce platform with growing advertising revenue, but investors must decide if Klarna is truly a tech platform or just a consumer lender with better marketing.
The economic outlook is getting worse as multiple problems hit at once: consumers can't keep spending more than they earn, job markets are weaker than they appear, businesses are holding back on investments because of trade uncertainty, tech spending is slowing down, and government spending at state and local levels is dropping off—all creating conditions where unemployment could rise significantly even if we don't enter an official recession.
When prospects say "we're locked in a contract," smart salespeople see an opportunity rather than a dead end. The winning strategy starts with confirming genuine pain exists and finding the decision-maker who feels it most acutely. Don't offer cash buyouts—instead, help them downgrade their existing service while introducing yours, or create credits that match their remaining payments. This approach helps decision-makers look smart rather than wrong about their previous choice and turns "call me at renewal" into a business you can close today.
The incorporation of non-user research alongside traditional user research enhances product development by offering insights into market competition, acquisition strategies, and audience behavior. Engaging with non-users helps identify competitive alternatives and improve marketing channels - heavy users provide valuable feedback on usability and satisfaction. Balancing 70% of research on users and 30% on non-users can yield a comprehensive understanding of both current and potential market opportunities.
Y Combinator's Winter 2025 Demo Day highlighted startups that focused on AI-enhancing tools rather than creating new AI agents. Standouts included Abundant for agent teleoperation, Browser Use for AI web navigation, and GradeWiz for automating tedious grading tasks with AI. Other notable startups were Pickle for Zoom call avatars and Misprint, a Pokémon card trading platform.