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Top Reasons to Build DeFi dApps on Concordium

Concordium Monthly Updates • 39 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Privacy Security DeFi Blockchain
  1. Concordium offers sponsored transactions to cover transaction fees, reducing barriers for users and encouraging wider adoption.
  2. Verifiable credentials on Concordium enhance identity verification, privacy, and compliance in DeFi applications.
  3. Concordium features fast finality, shielding transactions, high throughput, low fees, and a secure platform for efficient and secure DeFi dApps.

LetsExchange Lists the CCD Coin and Initiates Cooperation with Concordium

Concordium Monthly Updates • 39 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🔮 Crypto Marketing Cryptocurrency Blockchain Partnerships
  1. LetsExchange and Concordium are partnering to allow users to buy, sell, and swap CCD coin on LetsExchange.
  2. LetsExchange provides a unique option to exchange CCD with approximately 3,500 other cryptocurrencies.
  3. Concordium is a blockchain platform focused on privacy, accountability, and verified ID, with involvement from Fortune 500 companies.

Introduction to R for Data Science (Part Five)

The Software & Data Spectrum • 39 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Data science Data Manipulation Programming
  1. Using apply functions in R like lapply and sapply can help apply functions to elements in a vector or list.
  2. Math functions in R like abs(), sum(), mean(), and round() are useful for basic calculations and rounding numbers.
  3. Data manipulation in R using dplyr involves functions like filter(), arrange(), select(), and mutate() to filter, sort, and create new columns in datasets.
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AI Gone Rogue?

aidaily • 39 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Social media
  1. EU lawmakers are implementing stricter rules on AI for oversight and control.
  2. Chegg's stock dropped 40% after blaming ChatGPT for business losses.
  3. Meta introduces generative AI features that could revolutionize advertising.

🥟 Chao-Down #79 Leaked Google memo says the company "has no moat" in AI, Khan Academy launches personal AI tutor

Chaos Theory • 39 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🕹 Technology Tech news AI Education Updates Research
  1. An anonymous Google memo suggests the company lacks a competitive advantage in AI compared to other tech giants.
  2. The rise of open-source AI communities has proven to produce competitive AI models against big tech firms.
  3. The value in AI lies in tapping into the global mindshare of human intelligence rather than the strength of individual models.

Unleashing the Power of AI to Improve Communication Skills📊🤌

Work3 - The Future of Work • 39 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
💼 Business Communication Skills Soft skills Career development Remote work
  1. Soft skills, like communication, are crucial for career success and are highly valued by employers.
  2. Remote work and video interactions have increased, requiring adaptation in communication style to build relationships effectively.
  3. AI tools like Poised can provide real-time feedback on communication skills, helping individuals improve and track their progress.

Ancova Energy Market Update

Ancova • 39 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
💰 Finance Crude Oil Natural Gas Liquids Energy Market Natural Gas
  1. WTI crude oil prices are fluctuating due to factors like U.S. credit downgrade, storage levels, and production cuts from Saudi Arabia.
  2. Natural gas prices are dropping as summer demand decreases, but there's optimism about future LNG exports and potential price shifts from weather events.
  3. Natural gas liquids prices are generally on the rise, with some fluctuations across different markets.

AGI This Decade: Reflections after attending an AI Hackathon in Silicon Valley

Alex Furmansky - Magnetic Growth • 39 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Workforce Ethics Education AI Future Society
  1. Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is expected within 5-10 years.
  2. Professions involving routine tasks with clear inputs and outputs are at risk of being replaced by AI.
  3. Society will need to adapt to the changes brought on by AI, including potential shifts in job roles and the importance of skills like coding.

Introducing AI Loves Pasta, a cool AI generated content creation project

An Innovator's Sketchbook • 39 implied HN points • 13 May 23
🕹 Technology Product Management Content creation AI Tools Artificial Intelligence
  1. AI Loves Pasta is a project exploring AI generated content creation in the area of cooking and gastronomy.
  2. The project aims to use ChatGPT for recipe creation, social media distribution, and potential monetization.
  3. The creator plans to publish an ebook in 20 weeks, build an Instagram presence, and track progress through regular updates.

The Best Image-to-3D AI to date: Neuralangelo

What's AI Newsletter by Louis-François Bouchard • 39 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence 3D Modeling AI
  1. Neuralangelo is NVIDIA's latest AI for turning images into realistic 3D scenes in seconds.
  2. Neuralangelo improves upon Instant NeRF by enhancing surface quality and adding finer details to the 3D models.
  3. Neuralangelo uses numerical gradients and an optimization process for smoother, more detailed 3D model reconstructions.

Quiet Before the Storm?

nicosmid • 39 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🔮 Crypto Industry Bitcoin Mining Market Analysis
  1. The mining industry is currently experiencing a period of quiet and stability.
  2. Key factors like Bitcoin price, network hashrate, and ASIC prices are maintaining a steady trend.
  3. This calm period may indicate a break for the industry after a significant growth phase.

Meditations on Consciousness

Tom Thought • 39 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy AI Consciousness
  1. Our belief in consciousness is deeply tied to our own experiences, making it hard to determine the consciousness of others or non-human entities.
  2. Determining the consciousness of AI is important as it could impact how we view and treat these entities.
  3. Our tendency to assign moral worth based on anthropic similarity raises questions about how we extend moral consideration to non-human entities.

Morning Birdsong Calls Ryokan Off the Shelf

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Existence Inner peace Connection Wisdom
  1. Enjoy the beauty of nature and reflect on the impact of human activities on the environment, like the pollution of the Great Lakes.
  2. Question the pursuit of traditional success and the sacrifices made for material wealth and security, prompting a reflection on the true meaning of a fulfilling life.
  3. Advocate for simpler, more communal living, where the focus is on sharing, connection, and playing together for a happier existence.

Beware of "Circular Washing"

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
💼 Business Environmental Impact Greenwashing Consumer Awareness Regulation Circular Economy
  1. Companies using the term 'circular' for eco-friendly branding may not always follow through with sustainable practices.
  2. To combat 'circular washing', establishing a clear definition of circularity is essential.
  3. Regulation and accountability are crucial to ensure businesses actually implement environmentally friendly practices.

Analytics Engineering (NOT DBT!) 101

Three Data Point Thursday • 39 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Organizational Change Data Analytics Cyber Security
  1. Cyber security is evolving due to personalized threats; data-driven security is critical.
  2. Synthetic video presenters are emerging as a trend with growth potential in various sectors.
  3. Analytics engineering involves bridging the gap between data analytics and engineering through organizational change.
  4. Companies need to consider upskilling analysts or hiring analytics engineers to streamline data flow.

Azure AI Studio Tip: Deploying to an Existing Web App Generates a Newly Registered AAD App Every Time

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🕹 Technology AI Deployment Azure
  1. Deploying updates to an existing Web App in Azure AI Studio creates a new AAD App registration every time, making it harder to manage the app.
  2. Having additional App registrations may not have a clear cost or performance impact, but it adds complexity in tracking and managing the most recent one.
  3. Assigning a real domain to your Web App means you'll need to find and update redirect URLs in Authentication for each newly registered AAD App to ensure user login functionality.

Blending AI and Human Creativity: Generative AI and Content Strategy

The Data Score • 39 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Data Content Strategy Machine Learning
  1. A great content strategy in the alternative data ecosystem should focus on providing validation and memorability of the data story for the audience.
  2. When utilizing generative AI in content creation, it is essential to recognize the valuable use cases and limitations associated with this technology.
  3. Human-in-the-loop collaboration, where AI is fine-tuned and guided by human expertise, can lead to the creation of more impactful and meaningful content.

1 Year Until the Next Halving

nicosmid • 39 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🔮 Crypto Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Mining
  1. Bitcoin halving occurs every 210,000 blocks or about every four years.
  2. In a year, the block subsidy will be halved from 6.25 to 3.125, impacting miner revenues.
  3. This article discusses the past impact of halving events and how to prepare for the next one.

Must Learn AI Security Compendium 1: AI Cyber Attacks - The Rising Threat to Security

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Data Poisoning Deepfakes Quantum Computing
  1. AI cyber attacks are on the rise, becoming more prevalent and sophisticated, targeting individuals and organizations using AI algorithms to evade traditional security measures.
  2. Hackers utilize AI-powered botnets in attacks like the TaskRabbit incident, which compromised millions of user accounts, exposing sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and bank account details.
  3. Deepfakes, evasion, oracle attacks, compromised AI systems, and quantum computing present serious threats, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures and proactive defense strategies to protect against evolving AI-enabled attacks.

Lack of Repair Options Drives Great Video Game to Die Off

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Consumer Rights Sustainability Legislation Repairability
  1. There is an urgent need for video game repair and modification, as shown by the lack of available classic video games.
  2. The challenges of repairing and modifying video game consoles contribute to electronic waste and hinder the preservation of gaming history.
  3. Jailbreaking video game consoles can be complex and the lack of accessible repair and modding options limits the longevity of equipment.

Is the EU falling behind the U.S. on right to repair? Also: Proposed patent rules could fuel repair restrictions

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Environmental sustainability Intellectual Property Legislation Right-to-repair
  1. Recent victories in U.S. push ahead in promoting right to repair laws, surpassing the EU.
  2. Proposed patent rules by the US Patent Office could strengthen corporate power, limiting protections for small businesses and individuals.
  3. The decentralized nature of US legislation allows for quicker implementation of laws, while the EU faces centralized bureaucracy and delays in adopting new rules.