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Apple’s Journal App: A Foray Into AI, the Other Way Round

Big Tech • 0 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Apple Apps API
  1. Apple's Journal app integrates various features like photos, location data, and workouts into journal entries, designed for personal reflection.
  2. The Journal app emphasizes privacy by not allowing Siri access to private journals and lacks social sharing capabilities, focusing more on personal use.
  3. The Journal Suggestions API aims to enhance Siri's capabilities and encourage developers to integrate prompt suggestions into their apps for a more personalized user experience.

“AI”dentity Crisis

ChughGPT, my personal LLM • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jan 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Identity Emotions Communication
  1. The text delves into the identity crisis faced by AI, highlighting the emotional connections and societal perceptions.
  2. It emphasizes the importance of accepting AI as part of our evolution and treating them with inclusion, not discrimination.
  3. Personal experiences with family dynamics and societal interactions are used to illustrate the complexities of human-AI relationships.

Tomorrow - RSS Women in Robotics and AMC Solar Prize info session

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jul 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Solar energy Events
  1. Tomorrow, there are two events to look out for: A Women in Robotics event as part of Inclusion@RSS2021 and a Solar Prize Round 5 Informational Webinar.
  2. The Women in Robotics event will take place on 7/13 at 11:00-12:00 ET, while the Solar Prize webinar is scheduled for July 13 at 3 p.m. ET, with applications open until Oct. 5, 2021.
  3. Consider attending these events to learn more about the latest in robotics and solar energy challenges.

More interesting things in robotics this week

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jul 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Disasters
  1. Aerial drones and ground robots are used in search and rescue missions to reach areas that are inaccessible to humans, like collapsed buildings.
  2. Robotics technology plays a crucial role in disaster response situations, aiding search and rescue teams in locating survivors and assessing the situation.
  3. Accessing the full post may require a subscription to get a deeper understanding of the advancements in robotics and their applications in real-world scenarios.

The 2024 Season of #PitchYaGame

The PitchYaGame Awards • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The new season of #PitchYaGame will start in June 2024 and end in November 2024.
  2. #PitchYaGame is a movement showcasing independent video games twice a year in June and November.
  3. Official announcements for #PitchYaGame can only be found in specific emails, websites, or official social media accounts.

More interesting things in robotics this week!

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Space Exploration Machine Learning
  1. Ispace Technologies raised $46 million in Series C funding for space resource exploration and lunar ice delivery in cis-lunar space.
  2. Third Wave Automation secured $40 million in Series B funding for cloud robotics and machine learning technology for material handling.
  3. Readers can subscribe to Robots & Startups for a 7-day free trial to access more posts and archives.

The Moving Target: Open Source Release of Phoenix

Phoenix Substack • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 26
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Cloud Open Source DevOps Containers Infrastructure
  1. Reactive detection and simple deception aren’t enough; if your infrastructure stays put attackers can exploit it before you notice.
  2. Phoenix implements Automated Moving Target Defense for Kubernetes by proactively moving pods, rotating identities, and reducing attacker dwell time so exploits matter less.
  3. The open-source operator gives a solid baseline for most teams, while a closed-source version adds granular policies, specialized AI/NVIDIA support, and faster predictive logic for large or regulated environments.

The Robot Block Party is Back!

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 21
🕹 Technology Robots Events Startups Tech community
  1. The Robot Block Party event is coming back on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at a new location in Oakland called Circuit Launch.
  2. Circuit Launch is home to 50 robotics and hardware startups, DIY Robocar races, a Brazilian BBQ, and other exciting events.
  3. The event promises to offer even more fun activities and things to see compared to previous editions.

Designing Better Evaluations of Generative Models

Tom’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 11 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI/ML Evaluation Generative models Red-Teaming
  1. Evaluation of models should focus on selecting the best performing model, giving confidence in AI outputs, identifying safety and ethical issues, and providing actionable insights for improvement.
  2. Standard evaluation approaches face challenges like broad performance metrics, data leakage from benchmarks, and lack of contextual understanding.
  3. To improve evaluations, embrace human-centered evaluation methods and red-teaming to understand user perceptions, uncover vulnerabilities, and ensure models are safe and effective.

More interesting things in robotics

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 21
🕹 Technology Robotics
  1. At least a dozen members of the Afghanistan Girls Robotics Team have reached safety, with 5 accepted by Mexico but around 25 still stuck in Afghanistan.
  2. The girls' escape was not due to US intervention but their own hard work and determination.
  3. The post offers a 7-day free trial to subscribe to Robots & Startups to access full archives.

Interesting things in robotics this week - Issue #32

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 10 Sep 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Conferences
  1. The Robot Block Party event, happening on October 23, 2021, at Circuit Launch in Oakland, CA, is worth checking out for robot enthusiasts.
  2. We Robot, a prominent conference on robotics law and policy, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, fostering important conversations in the field.
  3. Subscribing to Robots & Startups offers a 7-day free trial, providing access to insightful posts and full post archives.

An Interview With Omri Gazitt

ciamweekly • 0 implied HN points • 16 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Software Innovation Authorization Identity Open Source
  1. Customer identity and access management (CIAM) has mostly solved identity issues, but access control remains a significant challenge. Many companies need robust authorization systems that are often built from scratch.
  2. There's a growing number of vendors and open-source solutions that simplify authorization for developers. Tools like Topaz help them set up these systems without reinventing the wheel.
  3. The future of CIAM looks promising with efforts to standardize authorization processes, much like what was done for authentication. By 2030, we can expect engineers to use standardized systems for authorization that will integrate seamlessly into their applications.

The Lab 38: Bypassing Kasada for web scraping 2024 edition

The Web Scraping Club • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Web scraping
  1. Kasada is an anti-bot solution that collects data points from browsers and uses AI to determine if a request is legitimate or not.
  2. Scrapers that do not use a Javascript rendering engine, like Scrapy, are blocked by Kasada's challenges.
  3. One way to bypass Kasada for web scraping is to use tools like undetected-chromedriver, a Selenium Chromedriver patch that avoids triggering anti-bot services.

Web Scraping from 0 to hero: our first scraper with Microsoft Playwright

The Web Scraping Club • 0 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Web scraping Python Web Development Data Extraction
  1. The web scraping course provided by The Web Scraping Club is always free and appreciated if you want to subscribe with a paid plan.
  2. The choice between using Scrapy and Playwright for web scraping depends on factors like anti-bot protection and content loading.
  3. Setting up the environment for building a web scraper with Playwright involves installing Python, Playwright, and browser binaries.

Carrier pigeons or something

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 14
🕹 Technology Social media Innovation Online Services Science fiction Emerging technologies
  1. When powerful entities dislike your social media content, consequences abound, from reprimands to unexpected repercussions.
  2. Despite the idea that technology should spread power, it can also consolidate it in unexpected ways.
  3. The existence of luxury services like the 'Seamless for rich people' suggests that decadence and exclusivity are becoming more accessible in the digital age.

Insights from Recent Prediction Markets Polls: What Users Want in a Platform

I'll Keep This Short • 0 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Prediction Markets Artificial Intelligence Content Moderation
  1. Users are interested in both short and long-term prediction markets; platforms should support varying time horizons.
  2. There is a preference for non-curated markets, allowing users the freedom to create markets that interest them.
  3. Many users are motivated by gaming and enjoyment when using prediction markets, highlighting the importance of designing engaging experiences.

Why Look Around?

ciamweekly • 0 implied HN points • 23 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Software Engineering SaaS Security Authentication
  1. Cost issues can lead teams to look for new CIAM solutions, especially if a vendor raises prices or causes delays in other features.
  2. Availability problems with a vendor, like outages, can make companies reconsider their choice for CIAM, especially after multiple incidents.
  3. Sometimes teams seek new features or capabilities that their current CIAM solution doesn't offer, prompting a search for alternatives.

Generative A-Eye #14 - 8th Oct,2024

Martin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Image Synthesis Machine Learning NLP Virtual reality
  1. There are new methods in AI for creating 3D clothing try-ons that use something called Gaussian Splatting. This could change how we shop for clothes online.
  2. Researchers are finding new ways to improve deepfake detection, which helps identify fake images and videos. This is important for keeping information trustworthy.
  3. A technique called AutoLoRA helps make AI models create better quality images while also maintaining diversity. This could lead to more creative and interesting results in image generation.

Deep Tech startup advice, CMU's new RI director on the future of robotics

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 21
🕹 Technology Startups Robotics Innovation
  1. Deep Tech startup advice can offer solutions to significant global challenges, making it an exciting area for innovation.
  2. Hearing from experts in the field, such as Andra Keay and Nhi Le, can provide valuable insights into the future of robotics and tech startups.
  3. Considering a 7-day free trial subscription to access more in-depth content on robotics and startups can be beneficial for those interested in the industry.

More interesting things in robotics this week - Issue #44

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 21
🕹 Technology Robotics Funding Startups Autonomous Vehicles
  1. In October 2021, there were 58 funding rounds for robotics and autonomous vehicle companies, raising a total of $1.7B.
  2. 6% of the funding rounds in October were Seed rounds, showing a mix of early-stage and later-stage investments.
  3. SciFounders launched an accelerator program and fund that provides scientist founders with control over voting rights, emphasizing support for founders in the industry.

Generative A-Eye #15 - 10th Oct,2024

Martin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 10 Oct 24
🕹 Technology AI Research Image Synthesis Machine Learning Neural Networks Digital innovation
  1. Using JPEG compression can actually improve the training of neural networks. It helps the models perform better and resist attacks.
  2. MimicTalk allows for creating 3D talking faces quickly, adapting to different identities in just 15 minutes. This makes it much faster than older methods.
  3. Adobe has developed a model for removing shadows from portraits, aiming for a more natural look. It rebuilds human appearance using advanced techniques.

Exposing Workflows as API Operations

The API Changelog • 0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 26
🕹 Technology APIs Integration Automation Developer Tools Cloud Services
  1. Make workflows callable as API operations so they can be triggered remotely by webhooks or other services instead of relying on slow, wasteful polling.
  2. Open standards like Arazzo (convertible to OpenAPI) let you describe and chain workflow steps as API operations, but the tooling is new and requires learning and setup.
  3. You can either use built-in webhook support or ready-made workflow tools, or fully convert workflows to OpenAPI; each choice has tradeoffs in complexity, maintenance, and required technical skill or hiring.

This one's gonna be trouble.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 19 May 14
🕹 Technology Social media
  1. The world has more information than ever, but access is limited due to corporate interests and copyrights. A world digital library could provide access to books and journals that are currently expensive.
  2. Online anonymity holds power, and revealing someone's identity can be a form of protest and manipulation. Anonymity is a complex dynamic in online spaces.
  3. Over 1 million people use 'Farmers Only' dating site, showcasing how identity and efficiency play a role in niche dating preferences.