The hottest Substack posts of ppdispatch

And their main takeaways

Llama 3's Spotlight, Robots that Groove, Google's Gemini Timeout, & 2 other Stories

8 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Robots Text generation
  1. Google faced a controversy with its image-generating AI model, Gemini, highlighting the importance of responsible AI development and oversight.
  2. Mistral AI introduced Mistral Large, a powerful text generation model with multilingual capabilities, partnering with Microsoft for integration.
  3. Apple has canceled its long-term electric car project, redirecting focus to advancing AI capabilities, while Meta is set to launch Llama 3, a refined language model that handles controversial queries.

👾 2 new reports on shadow lives of developers

13 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
  1. 79% of developers are seeking new opportunities or considering a career change.
  2. There is a trend of developers leaving the tech industry for roles in manufacturing and supply chain companies.
  3. Salary, flexibility, and learning opportunities are key factors influencing developers' career decisions.

🐱‍🐉Very Last Developer Will Be Kept in a Museum?

8 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
  1. Generative AI is transforming writing into code, sparking interest in the tech community
  2. Question arises on whether AI will make developers irrelevant
  3. Value of a developer lies in tasks beyond just coding, like requirements, negotiation, and technical design

OpenAI on Trial, CodeLlama 7x0B & 3 other papers

8 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
  1. OpenAI is facing legal scrutiny in the EU for possible privacy law violations regarding ChatGPT
  2. Researchers have introduced a new training framework to enhance AI models' hand image generation capabilities
  3. Meta's release of CodeLlama 70B Models is set to revolutionize coding workflows and education with its advanced capabilities

7 Ways to Fix a PM & Engineer Relationship

8 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
  1. Shared Product Strategy Vision is key for PM-engineer relationship success.
  2. Mastery in People Management is crucial for both PMs and engineers.
  3. Commitment to Process Improvement ensures team flexibility and responsiveness.
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7 GitHub Repos for JS Interview Prep

8 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
  1. Tech Interview Handbook is a comprehensive guide for technical interviews, suitable for beginners and veterans alike.
  2. 30 Seconds of Interviews provides a quick refresher for key interview concepts in a high-stress environment.
  3. JavaScript Questions repository offers a treasure trove of JavaScript knowledge with continual updates, ideal for brushing up on language essentials.

🧠AI for self-driving cars & 4 other stellar ideas

5 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
  1. Blog post explores importance of embeddings in AI applications and introduces Modal as a solution
  2. Overview of Turing Test, Chinese Room Thought Experiment, human-based theories, and challenges in determining AI consciousness
  3. Introduction of HEDNet for improving 3D object detection in autonomous vehicles by addressing sparse point distribution challenges

5 papers on AI & 5 NuPhy Keyboards

5 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
  1. AI models like AIM show improved performance with increased capacity and data quantity.
  2. Enhancing image editing models with better paired data leads to superior object-centric edits.
  3. SGLang enhances interaction with Large Language Models, offering efficiency in programming and execution.

👩‍🎤 Text-to-music level up?

5 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
  1. Long-context retrieval models designed for documents with extensive text.
  2. Understanding large language models' sensitivity to prompt formatting choices is vital.
  3. Deep learning plays a crucial role in blind motion deblurring techniques.

Does AI still have boundaries?

5 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
  1. aMUSEd is a lightweight model for efficient text-to-image generation with style learning capabilities.
  2. CAINet advances RGB-T semantic segmentation with complementary reasoning and global context modeling.
  3. SPIN introduces self-play fine-tuning to enhance language models without human-annotated data, unlocking their full potential.

⚡️ should go all in on AI?

5 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
  1. Customer acquisition cost should be less than the lifetime value of a customer
  2. Success as an engineer is about leveraging existing software
  3. Understanding AI is crucial, as it is a desirable skill in the job market

🐐 The GOAT of AI is here?

2 HN points • 04 Aug 23
  1. MetaGPT is a multi-agent framework that can generate various outputs from a single demand.
  2. LLMs like LLaMa 2 are powerful neural networks that can be fine-tuned for different tasks.
  3. The GOAT - LLaMa outperforms GPT-4 in arithmetic tasks and shows better digit tokenization.

7 Ways to Hack Linkedin 👹

2 HN points • 12 Jul 23
  1. Fill out all items on your LinkedIn profile for better visibility to recruiters and hiring managers.
  2. Customize your LinkedIn URL and use the 'Featured' section to showcase your passions.
  3. Craft a captivating picture, headline, and summary to make a lasting impression on LinkedIn.

😮‍💨 Recruiters are people too

2 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
  1. Recruiters should prioritize creating a positive candidate experience.
  2. Recruiters need to personalize their approach on platforms like LinkedIn.
  3. Recruiters must adapt to the evolving tech recruitment landscape by focusing on skills, employee referrals, and improving job descriptions.

To Remote or Not to Remote

2 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
  1. Paul Graham's tweet sparked a debate about remote work on Twitter.
  2. Most employees prefer remote or hybrid work models, but face challenges in peak performance.
  3. There is a significant gap between what employees and managers perceive about remote work benefits.

Scoring an Internship at Google? 👀

2 HN points • 19 Jun 23
  1. Start early and submit many internship applications to increase chances of success.
  2. Understand and align with the culture of the company you're applying to for internships.
  3. Focus on problem-solving skills, create a strong CV, practice interviews, and apply to multiple companies to secure internships.

We Will Make Job Search Suck Less, Promise 🤞

2 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
  1. Job searching is tough and can be frustrating
  2. Current job search processes have various flaws like showcasing skills and long hiring processes
  3. PeerPulse aims to revolutionize job searching by focusing on genuine skills, transparency, and efficiency