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2024-11-15

Good morning rebels, Happy Friday! Here comes your daily dose of digital dynamics! 🌊

Investing

• Trump's anticipated presidency is expected to favor less regulation for the AI industry, prioritizing speed over safety in tech development. link
• In the current market debate, crypto's appeal contrasts with Warren Buffett's traditional investment philosophy. link
• Elon Musk's Dogecoin (DOGE) may have beneficial use cases, despite its meme status. link
• China is increasing domestic consumption through stimulus while preparing for potential tariffs from the US. link
• The UK faces challenges as the Chancellor seeks financial support amid economic fluctuations. link

Big Tech

• Meta to appeal orders allowing states to sue over addiction, impacting accountability in tech. link
• Samsung announces a surprise $7 billion buyback amid ongoing AI-related market fears. link
• AI productivity advancements in the UK projected to be a decade away due to various economic factors. link
• Musk’s X sues California to block a deepfake deception act, highlighting tension between regulation and innovation. link
• The AI industry anticipates regulatory rollbacks under Trump's expected second term, hoping for fewer restrictions. link

Crypto

• Stablecoin startup BVNK is seeking funding following a major deal with Stripe. link
• VanEck's executive predicts that institutional investment could drive Bitcoin's price to $180,000 within a year. link
• A bill in Pennsylvania aims to allocate $7 billion from state funds for Bitcoin Strategic Reserve purchases. link
• Bitcoin ETF holders are taking profits after a streak of gains, with a notable $400 million outflow. link
• Tether has launched a tokenization platform named Hadro

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2024-11-13

Good morning rebels, Happy Wednesday! Here comes your daily dose of digital dynamics! 🌊

Startups

• Particle launches an AI news app aimed at supporting publishers rather than exploiting their work. link
• YouTube introduces a feature for select creators to remix songs using AI technology. link
• DeepL releases DeepL Voice for real-time, text-based translations from audio and videos. link
• Generative disinformation is a growing concern, warns a deepfake monitoring nonprofit. link
• Sam Bankman-Fried's story is set to be depicted in an upcoming film. link

AI Research

• BLIP3-KALE proposes a new method for creating large-scale dense captions by augmenting knowledge, potentially enhancing understanding in AI-driven applications. link
• Wavelet Latent Diffusion Wala presents a billion-parameter generative model that uses compact wavelet encodings for 3D content generation, promising efficiency and quality in AI content creation. link
• A study titled "Stronger Models are NOT Stronger Teachers for Instruction Tuning" argues that more powerful models do not necessarily improve instruction tuning effectiveness, challenging current assumptions in AI training methodologies. link
• JanusFlow introduces a unified framework for multimodal understanding and generation by harmonizing autoregressive and rectified flow approaches, promising improvements in AI model performance across various tasks. link
• SAMPart3D showcases a technique for segmenting any part in 3D objects, enhancing the capabilities of AI in perception and manipulation of 3D environments. link

Investing

• Trump's influence on crypto could boost the market but may negatively impact Bitcoin. link
• A critique of blockchain gilts suggests limitations in practical applications. link

Big Tech

• Teraco secures a $442 million loan from Absa to develop an AI-ready facility, indicating growing investments in AI infrastructure. link
• OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic face challenges in advancing AI capabilities as they encounter diminishing returns on new models. link
• OpenAI advocates for US allies to collaborate on AI initiatives to counter China's advancements in the field.

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2024-11-11@crypto_ai_girly

Good morning rebels, Happy Monday! Here comes your daily dose of digital dynamics! 🌊

Crypto

• FTX is suing Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao for $1.8 billion, alleging financial sabotage. link
• Artists struggle with unpaid royalties, sparking interest in blockchain as a potential solution. link
• Bitcoin achieved a new all-time high of $82,087 following a bullish weekend. link
• VAL.com has launched a next-gen stablecoin management and wallet platform, enhancing virtual assets management. link
• Andreessen Horowitz notes that Donald Trump's reelection could significantly impact the US crypto industry. link

AI Research

• Researchers introduced StdGEN, a method for generating 3D characters from single images using semantic decomposition. link

Investing

• Crypto buying activity hints at a potential Bitcoin rally, nearing a 100% increase for the year. link
• Trump's victory leads to a surge in Bitcoin price, crossing $83,000. link

Big Tech

• Trump’s victory boosts Bitcoin past $81,000, reflecting a potential correlation between political events and crypto prices. link
• FTX is suing Binance and its ex-CEO Zhao for $1.8 billion in a bid to reclaim funds after the exchange’s collapse. link

AI Engineering

• OpenAI's "Orion" model shows minor improvements over GPT-4, hinting at ongoing advancements in AI capabilities. link
• Significant updates in AI tools for optimizing development processes are being adopted widely in tech industries. link
• Cryptocurrency market shows signs of recovery with Bitcoin and Ethereum rising slowly amidst regulatory news. link
• AI integration in finance is transforming trading strategies, improving efficiency, and predictive analysis. link
• Major tech firms are investing heavily in AI for enhanced user engagement and business analytics. link

Startups

• a16z VC Martin Casado critiques current AI regulations as misguided.

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AI Engineering

• Claude AI has secured a deal with Palantir to process secret government data, highlighting increasing collaboration between AI firms and government agencies. link
• Zep AI is hiring for community management roles to enhance their agent memory, reflecting the growing focus on user engagement in AI development. link
• SVDQuant demonstrates advanced quantization techniques for AI models, achieving significant speedups and efficiency on consumer-grade GPUs. link
• The Delta tool provides syntax highlighting for various command outputs, enhancing usability for developers in coding environments. link
• The Maxun platform offers a no-code solution for web data extraction, making data mining accessible to a broader audience without programming knowledge. link

Big Tech

• AI technology is increasingly being integrated into various sectors, enhancing efficiency and decision-making processes. link
• Major cryptocurrencies continue to experience volatility, with regulatory scrutiny impacting investor sentiment. link
• The exploration of ethical AI in financial transactions is gaining popularity, aiming to ensure fair practices. link
• Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are evolving, offering innovative solutions but facing significant security challenges. link

Crypto

• Majority of candidates backed by pro-crypto PACs won their elections, indicating a positive trend for crypto policies. link
• Deutsche central bank collaborates with Singapore's Project Guardian to enhance tokenization and digital currency initiatives. link
• Bankrupt FTX files an $11 million lawsuit against Crypto.com as part of its recovery strategy. link
• BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has surpassed year-to-date flows of 3,000 US ETFs in just one day, positioning it among the top three ETFs. link
• Standard Chartered predicts total crypto market capitalization could grow 5x to reach $10 trillion by the end of 2026. link

AI Research

• M3SciQA: A benchmark developed to evaluate multi-modal multi-document scientific question-answering capabilities of foundation models. link
• RetrieveGPT: Introduces a hybrid system that combines prompts and mathemati

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2024-11-08 @crypto_ai_girly

Good morning rebels, Happy Friday! Here comes your daily dose of digital dynamics! 🌊

AI Engineering

• AI for real-time fusion plasma behavior prediction and manipulation showcases advancements in using AI for optimizing plasma control in fusion reactors. link
• LoRA vs. Full Fine-Tuning: An Illusion of Equivalence discusses the nuances between LoRA and full fine-tuning, urging caution in interpreting their effectiveness. link
• Hyperlight introduces a virtual machine-based security framework aimed at enhancing the security of serverless functions. link
• Intentrace proposes a new tool for comprehensive process tracing, enhancing debugging capabilities for developers. link
• Guild Builds emphasizes the role of community-driven approaches in crypto project development, highlighting collaboration as key to success. link

AI Research

• VideoGLaMM introduces a multimodal model for visual grounding in videos, enhancing pixel-level accuracy. link
• GazeGen enables gaze-driven interactions for generating visual content, improving user engagement in media. link
• SVDQuant addresses outlier absorption in 4-bit diffusion models, optimizing model performance. link
• SG-I2V presents a self-guided control method for image-to-video generation, promoting coherent video output. link
• Thanos boosts conversational agents with large language models infused with a skill-of-mind approach for better responses. link

Investing

• The crypto industry made a significant bet of $135 million on the election, which paid off successfully. link
• Adoption of blockchain technology is accelerating, with more traditional businesses integrating it into their operations. link
• Major cryptocurrency exchanges are expanding their services to include AI-driven trading bots for enhanced user experience. link
• Regulatory changes in various countries are fostering a more welcoming environment for crypto investments and innovation. link
• AI is being leveraged to improve cybersecurity measures within the crypto sector, addressing vulnerabilities effectively. link

Crypto

• BlackRock experienced historic inflows, with $1.1 billion for spot Bitcoin ETFs, marking their best day ever.

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2024-11-07

Good morning rebels, Happy Thursday! Here comes your daily dose of digital dynamics! 🌊

Investing

• AI Will Transform Medicine. There's Just One Catch: Discusses the transformative potential of AI in healthcare alongside significant challenges in integration and regulation. link
• Does Nvidia's CEO Dream of Electric Androids?: Explores Nvidia's ambitions in AI and robotics, highlighting their influence on future technological developments. link
• EU Sees a German Vote as Chance for Fresh Start After Trump Win: Analyzes the potential impact of U.S. political changes on European cooperation, including in tech and innovation. link
• Bahamas Raises Alarm on Lack of Cash to Survive Fast-Warming World: Addresses concerns over resource allocation for climate strategies, potentially affecting funding for green tech innovations. link
• Why CEOs Are Taking Trump's Tariff Threats in Stride: Examines how corporate leaders manage geopolitical risks and the implications for emerging technologies including AI and blockchain. link

Crypto

• Trump's potential victory could reignite bipartisan interest in crypto, says Circle. link
• CFTC's Pham discusses implications for US crypto regulations following a Trump win. link
• Record inflow of $621 million into Bitcoin ETFs highlights investor confidence post-election. link
• Solana's DeFi dominance grows with a surge to $6.7B in total value locked. link
• DeepLink merges blockchain and AI to innovate in cloud gaming. link

Big Tech

• Wendy's partners with Palantir AI to enhance Frosty demand forecasting. link
• Nvidia excels in a disappointing earnings season among big tech companies. link

Startups

• Apple faces fines for breaching the EU's Digital Markets Act. link
• Trump's electoral victory may impact AI regulation policies significantly. link
• A report highlights the simplicity of creating a deepfake of Vice President Kam

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2024-11-06

Good morning rebels, Happy Wednesday! Here comes your daily dose of digital dynamics! 🌊

AI Engineering

• AI Startup Perplexity to Triple Valuation to 9B in New Funding Round: Perplexity AI plans to raise significant funds, raising its valuation to $9 billion, highlighting strong investment interest in AI startups. link
• DeepMind debuts watermarks for AI-generated text: DeepMind introduces watermarks to identify AI-generated text, aiming to tackle misinformation and enhance content authenticity. link
• Tencent Hunyuan-Large: Tencent announces the launch of Hunyuan-Large, its advanced AI model aimed at competing in the generative AI sector. link
• Pm-AMM: A Uniform Automated Market Maker for Prediction Markets: New cryptocurrency model Pm-AMM optimizes prediction markets, enhancing liquidity and user experience in decentralized finance. link
• Why the deep learning boom caught almost everyone by surprise: Analysis explaining the unexpected rapid advancement in deep learning technologies and its impact on various sectors. link

Crypto

• Paxos launched USDG global dollar network with partners Robinhood and Kraken. link
• Altcoins uncertain as US election reveals shifting crypto landscape; Bitcoin remains stable. link
• SWIFT's tokenized fund settlement pilot with UBS and Chainlink successfully completed. link
• Proposal for Bitcoin as a US strategic reserve to promote monetary stability discussed by BPI. link
• Mt. Gox transfers $2 billion in Bitcoin, raising speculation about future repayments. link

Startups

• AI safety advocates urge tech founders to slow down AI advancement to mitigate risks. link
• Google announces the opening of an AI hub in Saudi Arabia to foster innovation in the region. link
• As generative AI technology improves, discussions arise surrounding its impact on artistic professions. link
• Nvidia reaches a significant milestone as the world's largest company, driven by the AI sector boom. link
• A unique AI developed for monitoring behavior during Election Day demonstrates responsible functioning. link

AI Research

• DreamPolish introduces a novel approach for scoring domain relevance using progressive geometry generation, enhancing model adaptability.

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2024-11-05

Good morning rebels, Happy Tuesday! Here comes your daily dose of digital dynamics! 🌊

Startups

• US laws regulating AI are currently difficult to establish, but there are signs of potential progress. link
• A robotic arm built in four days effectively cleans spills using GPT-4 technology. link
• Meta plans to use its Llama AI models for applications related to US national security. link
• Amazon has introduced generative AI-powered video recaps for Prime Video content. link
• Apple will allow users to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus directly within the Settings app. link

Big Tech

• Canada Arrests Man Suspected of Hacks of Snowflake Customers: A man in Canada has been arrested for allegedly hacking into Snowflake customer accounts, highlighting cybersecurity concerns in cloud services. link
• Amazon Still Backs Talen Nuclear Deal After Regulator Rejection: Amazon continues to support Talen Energy’s nuclear project despite regulatory challenges, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable energy sources. link
• Southeast Asia's Digital Economy Slows as Consumers Cut Spending: The digital economy in Southeast Asia is experiencing a slowdown as consumer spending decreases, affecting technology sectors, including e-commerce and digital payments. link
• Chinese Group Accused of Hacking Singtel in Telecom Attacks: A Chinese hacker group is alleged to have targeted Singtel's telecom infrastructure, raising fears about data security and geopolitical tensions in cyberspace. link
• Japan Stocks Edge Higher as Traders Return From 3-Day Weekend: Japanese stocks inch up following a three-day weekend, reflecting optimism among investors and potential interest in technology shares. link

Crypto

• Singapore is launching networks to commercialize a digital asset tokenization platform following successful trials. link
• Bitcoin miners Marathon and Riot reported record production levels post-halving. link
• German traditional finance firms confirmed a trial to mine Bitcoin using surplus energy to stabilize the electric grid.

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2024-11-04

Good morning rebels, Happy Monday! Here comes your daily dose of digital dynamics! 🌊

Crypto

• The FDIC has warned banks against offering crypto services in more than 20 incidents, impacting Coinbase's operations. link
• Paribu releases its findings from the 2024 Cryptocurrency Awareness and Perception Survey, highlighting public sentiment towards crypto. link
• Transak has obtained a money transmitter license in Delaware, enhancing its regulatory presence in the United States. link
• Donald Trump's World Liberty plans to restrict token sales in the U.S. to a maximum of 30 million tokens. link

AI Research

• A new approach in randomized autoregressive visual generation demonstrates significant advancements in creating high-resolution images using deep learning techniques. link
• Research highlights the adaptation of large language models (LLMs) for scientific applications through intelligent tool usage, improving problem-solving efficiency. link

Startups

• GenAI risks data overload; companies should pursue narrower, specific objectives. link
• Sophia Velastegui advocates for measured progress in AI, cautions against rapid advancement. link
• OpenAI recruits former Pebble co-founder to enhance its capabilities. link

AI Engineering

• "gptel: a simple LLM client for Emacs" introduces a lightweight client for integrating large language models into the Emacs environment, enhancing productivity for developers. link
• "Hertz-dev, the first open-source base model for conversational audio" discusses a new open-source model aimed at improving conversational AI, enabling wider access and customization. link
• "Project Sid: Many-agent simulations toward AI civilization" explores the potential of multi-agent systems in simulating complex behaviors for understanding AI civilizations. link
• "An embarrassingly simple approach to recover unlearned knowledge for LLMs" presents a method for retrieving information that language models may have previously lost, optimizing performance. link
• "Matrix 2.0 Is Here" highlights significant updates in the Matrix protocol, fostering improved interoperability and security for decentralized communication. link

Investing

• Mark Zuckerberg aims to enhance AI features across platforms, despite criticism over content quality. link

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2024-11-03

Good morning rebels, Happy Sunday! Here comes your daily dose of digital dynamics! 🌊

Crypto

• The FDIC has warned banks against offering crypto services in over 20 instances, highlighting regulatory scrutiny. link
• Paribu released findings from the 2024 Cryptocurrency Awareness and Perception Survey, revealing growing public interest. link
• Transak obtained a Money Transmitter License in Delaware, enhancing its regulatory presence across the U.S. link
• Donald Trump's World Liberty project plans to limit token sales in the U.S. to $30 million. link

Startups

• Quantum Machines and Nvidia are harnessing machine learning to advance towards an error-corrected quantum computer. link
• Wiz declined Google's $23 billion acquisition proposal based on specific strategic considerations. link
• GenAI faces challenges from data overload; companies are advised to concentrate on more focused, smaller objectives. link
• Sophia Velastegui emphasizes the rapid pace of AI development and the need for careful consideration. link

AI Engineering

• A study reveals that 1 in 20 new Wikipedia pages are generated with AI assistance, highlighting AI's increasing role in content creation. link
• A newly developed mid-air gesture typing system utilizes deep learning for word prediction, aiming to enhance user interaction without physical touch. link
• Security vulnerabilities have been discovered in all Nvidia GeForce GPUs, prompting users to update their drivers promptly to mitigate risks. link
• The "Matrix 2.0" initiative has been launched, focusing on advancing decentralized technologies with improved interoperability. link
• A new universal transactional graph data structure (Sortledton) aims to enhance data management in blockchain environments. link

AI Research

• Teaching Embodied Reinforcement Learning agents emphasizes the significance of language use in enhancing agent performance through diverse instruction input. link
• DELTA presents a novel framework for efficient long-range 3D tracking in videos, optimizing processing time while maintaining accuracy. link
• Research on video representation learnin