Encyclopedia Autonomica

Encyclopedia Autonomica is an in-depth newsletter focused on the development, application, and implications of autonomous agents. It covers a range of topics from code clinics demonstrating how to build and enhance these agents, reviews of academic papers on autonomous technologies, job listings in the AI and robotics fields, to discussions on memory management, tool utilization, and cognitive architectures. The newsletter aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for professionals and enthusiasts interested in the advancements and practical aspects of autonomous systems.

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The hottest Substack posts of Encyclopedia Autonomica

And their main takeaways

Unlocking Insights from 11 Million Game Moves: Data Engineering and Visualization

0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Data Engineering Visualization Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Game Theory
  1. Data engineering is super important for AI systems. If we want AI agents to work well, they need structured data so they can learn and make decisions.
  2. Different data storage formats have their pros and cons. Formats like JSON and Parquet can help manage large datasets effectively, while CSVs can be limiting.
  3. Visualizing data can help us understand it better. Using tools like heatmaps and graphs makes it easier to see patterns and insights from complex game data.

Friday AI Jobs + Events -> Who is hiring #13

0 implied HN points • 17 Nov 23
  1. The post discusses Friday AI Jobs + Events, specifically who is hiring
  2. Space Tech Expo was mentioned and the writer shares their enjoyable experience there
  3. Encourages readers to consider the hand-selected jobs shared in the post

Friday AI Jobs -> Who is hiring #14

0 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
  1. Friday AI Jobs newsletter provides curated job listings for those seeking new opportunities.
  2. Encyclopedia Autonomica is a reader-supported publication that offers free and paid subscriptions.
  3. Consider subscribing to get access to hand-picked job listings and support the author's work.

30 days to Christmas

0 implied HN points • 25 Nov 23
  1. About 30 days left until Christmas, so start thinking about gifts for friends and family.
  2. Consider checking out Amazon-sponsored links for present ideas.
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Friday AI Jobs -> Who is hiring #15

0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
  1. The post shares a list of hand-selected jobs in AI for those seeking a change.
  2. It encourages readers to share the job opportunities with others who might need them.
  3. The post ends with well wishes for the readers to aspire to great things in 2024.
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Friday AI Jobs - Who is hiring #6

0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
  1. The post highlights AI & Robotics job opportunities
  2. The focus is on sharing various job roles
  3. Encourages sharing with others looking for job opportunities

ISAM | In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing

0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
  1. In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) can pave the way for generalized robotics and help humans become a space-faring society by establishing commercial architecture in space.
  2. ISAM enables in-space manufacturing, in-space fueling, and repair/refueling of operational satellites on-orbit, reducing the need for constant launches from the ground and increasing space exploration capabilities.
  3. The growth of mega-constellations and projects like Blue Ring by Blue Origin are essential for ISAM, contributing to resilient space infrastructure, extended satellite lifespans, and on-orbit servicing, enhancing space exploration possibilities.

Code Clinic | GPT Assistants

0 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
  1. OpenAI launched a new GPT-based product for low/no-code development.
  2. The product allows access to a potential pool of 100 million paying users.
  3. Subscription to get access to full post archives with a 7-day free trial.

Friday AI Jobs + Events - Who is hiring #12

0 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23
  1. Space Tech Expo is happening next week, featuring selected jobs in SpaceTech and AI.
  2. Times are tough, so they're encouraging people to share the post with those who might need a job change.
  3. Readers can support the publication by becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Paper Review | RoboGen

0 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
  1. The post is a paper review about RoboGen, a company working on modular industrial robots.
  2. The author had a serendipitous encounter with a person from RobCo, a company investing in RoboGen.
  3. The discussion revolved around the challenges of training industrial robots in various skills.

Friday AI Jobs -> Who is hiring #16

0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
  1. The post features job openings in the AI field from various companies in different locations.
  2. The roles include Director of Engineering Operations, Lead Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, and other positions related to AI and ML.
  3. Events related to AI and technology are also highlighted in the post.

M is for Mergekit

0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
  1. Mergekit simplifies merging of language models like GPT-4 using efficient algorithms.
  2. Challenges with merging include LLM heterogeneity, scalability in inference, and performance trade-offs.
  3. Mergekit is beneficial for enhancing LLM performance, creating specialized models, and exploring different architectures.

Paper Review | Reducing Object Detection Uncertainty in UAVs

0 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23
  1. The post discusses reducing object detection uncertainty in UAVs.
  2. The full paper title is 'Reducing Object Detection Uncertainty from RGB and Thermal Data for UAV Outdoor Surveillance'.
  3. The post includes a disclaimer about the potential negative uses of UAVs.

Friday AI Jobs - Who is hiring? #1

0 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
  1. The post shares unique and interesting AI and Autonomous Agent job opportunities.
  2. If you are hiring or know of a job, you can reach out to share it.
  3. Consider subscribing for a 7-day free trial to continue reading and access full post archives.

Evaluating Local GenAI Models for Finance

0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
  1. The study evaluated the performance of different Generative AI models for typical financial tasks.
  2. Three models were selected and compared based on execution time, accuracy, and usefulness of responses.
  3. The results showed variations in performance across tasks, with different models excelling in different areas.

Paper Review | Orca 2 Teaching Small Language Models How to Reason

0 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
  1. The importance of improving smaller language models for developers and researchers.
  2. Running inference on large local language models is challenging for many.
  3. Accessing and utilizing smaller models can pave the way for advancements in language technology.

Friday AI Jobs + Events - Who is hiring #10

0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
  1. Software engineers are great job seekers because they excel at finding new positions.
  2. Check out hand-selected jobs in SpaceTech and AI before the weekend.
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[O] OpenAssistant

0 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
  1. OpenAssistant may not be what you expect at first glance.
  2. The account setup process lacks clear instructions.
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B is for BondAI

0 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
  1. BondAI is an open-source framework for Conversational AI Agents
  2. It simplifies the complexities involved in creating Autonomous AI Agents
  3. Provides memory management, error handling, and integrated search capabilities

[X] Deepmind's Open X Embodiment

0 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
  1. Technological innovation in the AI community has accelerated significantly in recent months.
  2. OpenAI and Microsoft have been thriving in the AI industry.
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A is for Microsoft's AutoGen

0 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
  1. Microsoft has developed AutoGen, a new technology to replace AutoGPT.
  2. AutoGen is seen as a significant advancement and is highly regarded.
  3. Microsoft's CEO, Satya, is acknowledged as one of the most effective in the tech industry.

Code Clinic | Finetuning Named Entity Recognition on Huggingface (Part 1)

0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 23
  1. The post is about finetuning Named Entity Recognition on Huggingface.
  2. The post includes a link to subscribe for more content and a 7-day free trial.
  3. The author discusses the origin of the topic and the need for an app that aggregates financial news from various sources.

Code Clinic | Improving LLM Response Reliability (Part 2)

0 implied HN points • 28 Aug 23
  1. The 'Outlines' library is an open-source flexible replacement for the 'generate' method in the transformers library
  2. The 'generate' method is used for generating text with various Huggingface models, for tasks like creating chatbots
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Friday AI Jobs + Events - Who is hiring #7

0 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
  1. The post is about Friday AI jobs and events.
  2. It shares hand-selected Robotics in Research jobs.
  3. The author is offering a 7-day free trial for more content.