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OPENAI'S O1 MODEL LEAKED ON FRIDAY AND IT IS WILD

AI FOR STARTUPS

Microsoft and a16z advocate for collaboration between Big Tech and Little Tech to foster AI innovation and competition. They support open-source AI and have proposed policy ideas to support startups and equalize opportunities in the AI economy. Their joint focus is on creating a robust, competitive ecosystem that leverages AI to drive economic growth and innovation.

META'S FORMER HARDWARE LEAD FOR ORION IS JOINING OPENAI

Caitlin Kalinowski is joining OpenAI to lead its robotics and consumer hardware efforts. OpenAI is reviving its robotics team to integrate AI into physical devices and collaborate on new AI hardware projects. Kalinowski's role will focus on partnerships to advance OpenAI's multimodal AI in hardware.

MV PAINT: TEXTURE GENERATION

MV Paint synchronizes the problem of texture and UV generation for 3D assets. It achieves strong performance.

OS-ATLAS: A FOUNDATION ACTION MODEL FOR GENERALIST GUI AGENTS

OS-ATLAS is a strong open foundation model for taking actions on a computer. Substantial effort has been put into making it work across different GUIs by collecting millions of screenshots on a variety of devices. The model outperforms essentially all other open models and many closed models at the task of GUI navigation.

SHORT AND LONG VIDEO UNDERSTANDING

PPLLaVA is a new model that excels in understanding both short and long videos, addressing a key challenge in video-based AI.

TENCENT HUNYUAN3D-1.0: A UNIFIED FRAMEWORK FOR TEXT-TO-3D AND IMAGE-TO-3D GENERATION

Hunyuan3D-1.0 is a strong new generative 3D model with powerful multi-view synthesis capabilities. The output models still aren't production ready, but they are a great starting point for artists looking to generate assets.

ANDROID LAB

Benchmark for autonomous agents on the Android mobile operating system.

AI'S SOCIAL SKILLS TO HELP HUMANS

Constrained Human-AI Cooperation (CHAIC) is a challenge designed to assess how well AI agents can cooperate with humans facing physical limitations.

HOW THE NEW YORK TIMES IS USING GENERATIVE AI AS A REPORTING TOOL

New York Times reporters used AI tools, particularly LLMs, to transcribe and analyze over 400 hours of audio for an investigation. Automated transcription significantly sped up the process, with LLMs identifying key themes and topics with improved accuracy. Human reporters were used to ensure the accurate interpretation and contextual understanding of the data, showing the importance of human-AI collaboration.

WRITING AS A WAY OF THINKING

This article discusses the impact of AI on writing and thinking, questioning the notion that writing is the only form of thinking. AI, such as ChatGPT, can enhance thinking through conversation. AI tools can augment rather than eliminate various thought processes. AI will change writing by automating mundane aspects, allowing for more creative and thought-provoking content.

WAYMO EXPLORES USING GOOGLE'S GEMINI TO TRAIN ITS ROBOTAXIS

Waymo is leveraging Google's MLLM Gemini to develop an end-to-end multimodal model for autonomous driving called EMMA. The project aims to enhance decision-making in the company's robotaxis. EMMA will integrate sensor data for better trajectory prediction and object detection, indicating a shift towards using LLMs beyond common applications. Further research is required to refine and scale these models for autonomous driving tasks.

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MORE THAN A QUARTER OF NEW CODE AT GOOGLE IS GENERATED BY AI

Over a quarter of new code at Google is now generated by AI, showing the technology's critical role in the company's operations.

META IS USING MORE THAN 100,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUS TO TRAIN LLAMA-4

Unlike closed models from other companies, Llama-4's open-source approach allows for widespread collaboration, with some commercial restrictions.

WONDER DYNAMICS NOW LETS YOU GO STRAIGHT FROM MULTI-CAMERA VIDEO TO FULLY ANIMATED 3D SCENE

Wonder Dynamics launched a tool that automates converting videos into fully editable 3D scenes.

NEW GLOBAL DOLLAR STABLECOIN BACKED BY ROBINHOOD, KRAKEN, PAXOS, AND OTHER CRYPTO HEAVIES

Paxos has launched USDG, a new Singapore-based stablecoin backed by major crypto firms like Kraken, Robinhood, and Galaxy Digital. It distributes 97% of reserve yield to network participants who help drive the adoption of the “Global Dollar Network.” DBS Bank, the largest bank in Southeast Asia by assets, will be the primary banking partner.

KALSHI FIRST, POLYMARKET FOURTH IN FINANCIAL CATEGORY OF APPLE APP STORE ON ELECTION DAY

Prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket reached the top spots in Apple's finance app category on US Election Day 2024, with Kalshi ranking first and Polymarket fourth. Both platforms are prediction markets, which allow users to bet on election outcomes. However, only Kalshi is available to US users, having recently received approval to list election betting contracts and driving high user interest and volume.

PM-AMM: A UNIFORM AMM FOR PREDICTION MARKETS

The pm-AMM is a new type of automated market maker specifically optimized for prediction markets where traditional outcome tokens behave differently from other assets. By modeling these tokens with "Gaussian score dynamics," the pm-AMM aims to deliver consistent liquidity provider losses across prediction market scenarios with a dynamic variant that adapts as market expiration approaches.

LAUNCHING DELEGATED ACTIONS ON PRIVY

Privy has introduced “delegated actions,” a feature that allows users to grant apps permission to perform specific on-chain actions on their behalf, even when offline, improving the user experience in self-custodial systems. This tool enables automated workflows like executing limit orders or recurring transactions, with all actions rooted in user consent and secured through Privy's key splitting cryptosystem and secure enclaves.

DELPHI DIGITAL'S AGENTIC ECONOMY REPORT TAKEAWAYS

LRT LIQUIDITY AND UTILIZATION UPDATES (JULY - OCTOBER)

The latest LRT Liquidity and Utilization report highlights key updates across top liquid restaking tokens (LRTs), with notable developments in EigenLayer's incentivization programs and liquidity trends in decentralized exchanges and lending protocols. Liquidity has generally decreased, but lending protocols are absorbing more LRTs, a trend expected to continue as restakers prioritize ETH rewards for greater capital efficiency, especially as auto-compounding options gain traction.

THE AI AGENT REVOLUTION: 2 TRENDS YOU NEED TO KNOW

AI agents are evolving from pure personality-based agents like Truth Terminal to hybrid personality-utility agents like Luna that can perform onchain transactions. There has been an expansion from single-channel to multi-channel presence across social media platforms. Major AI platforms like Fetch.ai and Virtuals are positioning for this transition, with 2025 projected as a pivotal year for AI agent adoption across DeFi, strategy management, and social media content creation.

ETHEREUM ROADMAP UNDER FIRE

Ethereum's roadmap, with key upgrades like EIP1559, Proof of Stake, Shapella, and EIP4844, has had wide-ranging economic effects on developers, validators, users, and token holders by impacting fees, validator yields, and transaction costs. While these changes have supported Ethereum's scalability, especially through increased L2 adoption, questions remain about whether the primary value will continue to accrue at the L1 level or shift more significantly to L2 solutions.

OPENSEA TEASES VERSION 2.0

NFT marketplace OpenSea posted a mysterious video announcing a new version of the platform launching in December.

POLYMARKET MONTHLY VOLUME HITS $5.15B

Polymarket's monthly volume hit $5.15B just five days into November, already surpassing October's total of ~$4.6B.

POLYMARKET BLOCKWORKS RESEARCH

This Polymarket dashboard, now freely accessible throughout the week, enables users to track betting volumes, open interest, wallet segments, collateral, trade types, and market types.

TOKENIZED TREASURIES MARKET GREW BY $2B IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS

A new chart from Bitwise shows that the tokenization narrative has exploded over the past two years, with Ondo and BlackRock responsible for the majority of tokenized assets.

NETFLIX IS REMOVING NEARLY ALL OF ITS INTERACTIVE TITLES

Netflix will remove nearly all of its interactive shows and films on December 1, retaining only four titles. This marks the end of Netflix's initial venture into interactive content, which began in 2017 but failed to gain significant traction. Netflix now aims to focus on other technological advancements. It recently pivoted its gaming strategy and is attempting to combine gaming with generative AI.

STUNNING UNREAL ENGINE 5 TECH DEMO GENERATES INTENSE DEBATE

Unreal Engine 5 continues to showcase its impressive game design and film capabilities. This demo leverages the engine's Lumen and Nanite features and photogrammetry technology to create nearly photorealistic graphics with various lighting scenarios and over 1,000 assets. The demo highlights the potential of using Unreal Engine 5 for creating immersive and realistic environments.

AESTHETIC LAUNCHES THE ‘SHAZAM FOR FASHION'

A new AI-powered fashion app called Aesthetic allows users to identify and shop clothing seen on social media. Through its fashion concierge, Alma, users send links to outfits made shoppable on Aesthetic's site. Backed by Google Cloud AI and investors, Aesthetic aims to revolutionize fashion shopping and style monetization.

WHY OVER 100 MILLION ATHLETES ARE HOOKED ON STRAVA

Strava, with over 100 million users, leverages community features and psychological principles like belongingness to keep users engaged. Its activity feed, kudos system, and group features create a sense of community and positive reinforcement, encouraging users to share, connect, and stay motivated.

HEAD OF DESIGN IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE HEAD OF DESIGN!

Design leadership is shifting from tactical execution to a strategic role focused on amplifying team impact, fostering innovation, and aligning with business goals. Modern design leaders act as "multipliers," enhancing team performance and supporting customer-centered strategies to drive sustainable growth.

WHAT ARE KEY CONSIDERATIONS WHEN DESIGNING AI-DRIVEN PRODUCTS TO ENSURE THEY REMAIN ACCESSIBLE TO ALL USERS?

Designers should focus on adaptable interfaces, equitable data practices, and user-centered design to make AI-driven products accessible. Accessible AI products rely on user input for personalization, ensuring inclusivity beyond able-bodied standards. Addressing biases in AI systems requires diverse data.

AI IMAGE EDITOR FOR FIGMA (FIGMA PLUGIN)

Unblocked is a Figma AI plugin for editing images without leaving Figma. Generate images, erase objects, paint any part of a photo, remove backgrounds, and more.

FREE PIXEL FONTS

This collection of over 20 free pixel fonts with various styles. It includes serif and sans-serif options.

PROJECT MANAGER FOR PRODUCT DESIGNERS

The easy-to-use, minimalistic Project Manager Notion tool was created for product designers. It provides a clear overview of projects, helps users stay on top of deadlines, and supports users in fostering strong client relationships at every stage.

MANAGING DESIGN SYSTEMS WITH MANY CORE LIBRARIES

KISKISTUDIO'S IDENTITY FOR CCT IS POISED TO MOVE IN PERFECT RHYTHM WITH THE CENTRE AS IT EVOLVES

The Centre for Creative Technologies (CCT) at the University of Bristol is a hub for creative technology professionals. KiskiStudio developed a flexible brand identity for CCT that features a custom brandmark symbolizing its core pillars - Digital, Analogue, and Data - and a dynamic color palette inspired by showcased work.

I WENT TO AUTODESK UNIVERSITY FOR THE FIRST TIME, HERE ARE THE FIVE THINGS THAT IMPRESSED ME MOST

Autodesk University 2024 in San Diego showcased groundbreaking tech demos and innovative products. Top experiences included Studio Tim Fu's real-time generative AI for architecture, Lenovo's ThinkReality VRX headset, Prusa's advanced 3D printers, and Wonder Studio's AI-driven animation.

BAGGI DEVELOPS CAMPAIGN IN AID OF FOOD SECURITY

The “Mmmake Your Mark” campaign by BAGGI aims to attract STEM graduates to the food and drink industry and address labor shortages, climate change, and food security through a playful design featuring a short film and animated logos.

12 ICONIC VISUAL MOMENTS THAT DEFINED THE 2024 ELECTION

The 2024 election campaign has been marked by historic moments: Trump assassination attempt, Harris-Walz's camo hats, viral memes, and bold visual symbols that have shaped public perception in surprising ways.

COSTA RICA: FIRST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO CREATE ITS NATION BRAND STRATEGY

Costa Rica's Nation Brand, essential COSTA RICA, created a 2035 strategy with AI that focuses on climate change and sustainability.

DEFENSIBILITY: POWER

In the early stages of a market, companies must focus on achieving product-market fit. However, long-term success depends on building structural power, such as branding or economies of scale, to fend off competition. Beyond structural power, execution power - characterized by speed, taste, and rainmaking - often drives success in dynamic markets. As AI introduces "infinite leverage," execution power will become even more crucial for maintaining a competitive edge.

ALWAYS BE LAUNCHING

The modern product launch strategy meta has shifted from single, high-impact announcements to a continuous engagement model called "Always Be Launching", which emphasizes consistent, authentic communication through social media channels. This approach recognizes that in today's abundant media landscape, success comes from building relationships over time through regular updates, customer stories, and genuine interactions rather than relying on traditional gatekeepers like journalists or PR agencies. The strategy's effectiveness stems from its alignment with social media's constant content demands and the shortened attention spans of modern audiences, making it more likely to build lasting connections with customers and stakeholders.

WHAT *ACTUALLY* MATTERS WHEN RAISING A FUNDING ROUND

Venture funding success depends heavily on meeting stage-specific investor expectations. At pre-seed, investors prioritize strong founding teams and vision, while the seed stage demands viable business models and technological innovation. Concrete metrics and scalability become crucial by Series A, with investors focusing on user growth and revenue trends. Traditional markers like prestigious degrees or detailed business plans matter less than effective capital utilization and demonstrated market traction.

A DEADLY GRAVITATIONAL PULL IN PLG B2B: INDIVIDUAL-CENTRIC EXPERIENCES

The concept of Product-Led Growth (PLG) in B2B markets, while initially successful due to its consumer-like approach, can be perilous if it focuses solely on individual users. Successful B2B PLG strategies must connect individual user adoption to enterprise-level deals by fostering team collaboration and engagement. Companies should design their products to encourage team use, track team-level metrics, and leverage network effects to ensure sustainable growth and avoid the pitfalls of a consumer-only focus. Notion successfully used this approach by evolving from an individual tool to a team-oriented platform, unlike Evernote, which struggled due to its limited team integration.