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3321 implied HN points β€’ 31 Jan 24
  1. Large language models (LLMs) are neural networks that can predict the next sequence of words, specialized for tasks like generating responses to questions.
  2. LLMs work by representing words as vectors, capturing meanings and context efficiently using techniques like 'self-attention'.
  3. To build an LLM, it goes through two stages: training (teaching the model to predict words) and fine-tuning (specializing the model for specific tasks like answering questions).
2162 implied HN points β€’ 14 Jan 24
  1. Kids are hitting puberty sooner due to various factors like obesity, stress, and chemicals in plastics.
  2. Massive amounts of tiny plastics are being found in bottled drinking water, raising concerns about health risks.
  3. Corporate culture wars are emerging as a significant business risk in 2024 due to opposition from officials and activists.
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1356 implied HN points β€’ 27 Jan 24
  1. Doctors suggest renaming low-grade prostate cancers to reduce unnecessary aggressive treatments
  2. Health insurance company Humana faces steep losses due to higher medical costs
  3. A significant ideology gap is observed between young men and women under 30 worldwide
864 implied HN points β€’ 10 Feb 24
  1. Drug companies are working on solutions to prevent muscle mass loss caused by weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Doctors suggest simple fixes like increasing protein intake and weightlifting.
  2. A recent study suggests that a special set of molecules on the extra X chromosome in women may make them more susceptible to autoimmune conditions. This discovery could lead to new, more targeted treatments.
  3. Adam Neumann, the co-founder of WeWork, is in talks with a hedge fund to buy back the company out of bankruptcy. WeWork's bankruptcy was fueled by debt and a decline in demand for office space.
452 implied HN points β€’ 06 Feb 24
  1. The meetup is private and focuses on discussing technology, markets, and global trends in the Bay Area.
  2. Chamath Palihapitiya has written deep dives on Energy Transition and AI and plans to cover U.S. healthcare next.
  3. The meetup is for paid subscribers who are part of the community of lifelong learners on Learn With Me.
2653 implied HN points β€’ 09 May 23
  1. Regulation of artificial intelligence is essential to manage risks and protect society from potential harms.
  2. Regulating AI can set global standards and prevent censorship on the internet.
  3. Past successful regulatory models, like those in the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrate the importance and effectiveness of oversight.
1198 implied HN points β€’ 24 Jun 23
  1. Vertical farm goes bankrupt and global sperm counts are decreasing.
  2. Tiger Global opens full portfolio for individual bids.
  3. Intel makes a landmark expansion with $33 billion in Germany.
1061 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jul 23
  1. The newsletter included articles on U.S. resilience, life after affirmative action, and pickleball issues.
  2. Topics covered in the newsletter included wind and solar power, legacy college admissions, and the impact of affirmative action on different racial groups.
  3. There were articles on global events such as China restricting mineral exports, Singapore's falling home prices, and the personality profiles of high-net-worth individuals.
1022 implied HN points β€’ 12 May 23
  1. The article discusses various topics like fertility rates, drug prices, and the presidential diet.
  2. There's a mention of Microsoft betting on fusion power, Andreessen Horowitz and the changing tech landscape, and the financial status of tech workers.
  3. Updates on AI predicting pancreatic cancer, America's high drug prices, corporate acquisitions of primary care practices, and more.