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After Musk’s Lawsuit, No More Illusions About OpenAI

Big Technology • 4753 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Legal Business Companies Innovation
  1. Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI revealed that the company's open promise was more of a ploy for recruitment than a true dedication to open-source.
  2. OpenAI's deal with Microsoft has created a situation where it must balance being close to AGI for profits while keeping its research proprietary, as Musk's lawsuit claims AGI has been reached.
  3. Musk's case against OpenAI showcases his concerns about Google's AI advancements and his efforts to shape the narrative around his relationship with OpenAI.

Rich businessmen have remembered they're Republicans

Slow Boring • 5051 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Regulation Banking Election Policy Business
  1. Biden administration announced new regulatory caps on overdraft fees to protect consumers from financial exploitation.
  2. CEOs like Jamie Dimon are more concerned with business-friendly regulations for profit than political ideologies.
  3. The Biden administration's stance on bank regulation highlights a shift in priorities from the Trump era.

🌍📈 The world is a less impoverished and more equal place than you think

Faster, Please! • 1736 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Business Policy Health Clean Energy
  1. Productivity and worker pay have increased together over the years, contrary to popular belief.
  2. Income inequality has actually decreased since 2007, suggesting concerns might be overstated or outdated.
  3. Global poverty and inequality have declined since the 1980s, even after adjusting for systematic survey misreporting.

No, I Don't Want To Come To Your Pity Party

Richard Lewis • 1906 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Gaming Esports Media Business Industry
  1. The games and esports industry has experienced a significant number of layoffs due to unsustainable practices and behavior.
  2. Many individuals in the industry exhibit toxic behavior, including forming secret blacklists and engaging in power plays for personal gain.
  3. Esports industry executives have mismanaged funds and made poor decisions, leading to financial instability and a negative impact on the industry as a whole.
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Massachusetts Chevy dealership's A.I. chatbot predicts Chiefs to win and also Niners to win

Read Max • 1064 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Chatbot Sports Business Automotive
  1. A Chevy dealership's A.I. chatbot predicted both the Chiefs and Niners to win the Super Bowl.
  2. The chatbot's analysis included inaccuracies like thinking Brock Purdy still plays for Iowa State and Jimmy Garoppolo is still with the Niners.
  3. Despite limitations, Quirk Chevrolet's chatbot predicted the Chiefs to win 31-27 in one conversation.

Why The Emphasis On Transgender?

Points And Figures • 719 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Health Politics World Politics Finance News Business
  1. The emphasis on transgender issues has shifted from other social issues due to the potential financial incentives and long-term profit from transgender-related treatments and services.
  2. Businesses analyze customer acquisition costs and cash flows to understand why certain decisions are made regarding transgenderism and abortion, showing that transgender-related treatments offer a more sustainable revenue stream compared to abortion services.
  3. The transgender industry presents a significant financial opportunity, with ongoing cash flows from hormone treatments, surgeries, and other related services, highlighting the motivations behind the push for transgenderism acceptance and coverage by insurance companies.

My Kids Will Fancy Generative AI, I Choose to Fight It

The Algorithmic Bridge • 445 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Technology Literature Art & Illustration Business
  1. The advancements in AI will impact job opportunities - some will be lost while others will be created, resulting in a nuanced narrative of change over time.
  2. As technology evolves, historical professions such as writing have faced transformation and adaptation, oftentimes leading to loss, but also gain.
  3. Individuals hold power to influence the future direction of technology and writing, emphasizing the importance of human creativity and intent in a world dominated by AI.

THE SHOW NOTES: Houthi Attacks, Biden’s EPA Failure, & The Coldest NFL Game Ever?

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1218 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics International Climate & Environment Health Politics News Business
  1. The coldest NFL game in history could be the Dolphins at Chiefs playoff game.
  2. The US and its allies conducted a significant attack on Yemen's Houthi rebels after they ignored demands to cease attacks on merchant ships.
  3. Remote workers are being promoted less frequently than office workers and also receive less mentorship.

Liberty Safe, owned by a woke private equity firm, assists feds in tyrannical overreach, and mistakenly exposes an ideological Potemkin village

The Dossier • 4677 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Rights Business
  1. Liberty Safe, portrayed as liberty advocates, was actually the opposite.
  2. The private equity firm that owns Liberty Safe conforms to government agendas.
  3. Liberty Safe's exposure of compliance with federal authorities contradicted their advertised values.

What I Read This Week...

Chamath Palihapitiya • 1159 implied HN points • 02 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Tech Medicine Politics Business
  1. Anduril's new autonomous fighter jet has significant advantages over legacy missile systems.
  2. Novo Nordisk paid U.S. doctors to promote its obesity drugs to tackle the global obesity epidemic.
  3. Huawei supports smaller companies in the semiconductor supply chain to build a self-sufficient chip network in China.

Bread Bakers Guild of America

Wordloaf • 353 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking Community Education Business Skills
  1. The Bread Bakers Guild of America has been connecting bakers since 1993, emphasizing natural leavening and handwork.
  2. BBGA offers resources and a network for bakers at all skill levels, from home bakers to professionals.
  3. Camp Bread event by BBGA provides hands-on sessions, workshops, and resources for learning and growth in the baking industry.

Dossier Center Investigation: Through diplomatic channels

Unmasking Russia • 334 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Diplomacy Sanctions Business Corruption
  1. The son of Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev managed to cope with sanctions by receiving help from the family of the Norwegian ambassador, who provided ships for his work on the Arctic shelf.
  2. Nikolai Patrushev, a former FSB director and influential figure in Russia, has family members involved in important business dealings related to offshore projects in the Arctic.
  3. Connections between the son of the Norwegian ambassador to Russia and Andrey Patrushev are revealed in business transactions involving companies related to the Arctic shelf and oil and gas fields.

Stablecoins: The Next Financial Platform

The Generalist • 2922 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23
💰 Finance Stablecoins Cryptocurrency Business Regulation Innovation
  1. Stablecoins solve real problems like moving value across borders quickly and cheaply.
  2. Stablecoins have signs of product-market fit with $125 billion in circulation and 1 million daily active wallets.
  3. Stablecoins are viewed as a financial infrastructure layer, serving as a platform for open, cheap, and programmable global payments system.

Manchester United Finances Q1 2023/24

The Swiss Ramble • 373 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💰 Finance Sports Business Investments Economics Markets
  1. Manchester United announced financial results for Q1 2023/24, showing a pre-tax loss but increased revenue and profit on player sales.
  2. Revenue streams for Manchester United increased, particularly in match day, broadcasting, and commercial aspects.
  3. United's profit from player sales rose from £17m to £29m, attributed to the departure of certain players.

Links - 01/15/2024

Value Investing World • 373 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Podcasts Business Strategy
  1. Investors need a margin of safety when investing in securities to account for human error and market volatility.
  2. Various podcasts and videos are available covering topics like top stocks for 2024, business strategies, and lessons from investors.
  3. Continuously learning and staying informed is crucial in making wise decisions, as wisdom doesn't come by chance.

Bluesky's big moment

Platformer • 3341 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🕹 Technology Social media AI Crypto Business Ethics
  1. Bluesky, a decentralized social network similar to early Twitter, is gaining popularity and could offer a unique alternative to mainstream social media platforms.
  2. Bluesky should focus on maintaining its decentralized nature while making it user-friendly, encouraging developers to build on the platform, and embracing the platform's quirky and fun atmosphere.
  3. Bluesky can potentially address issues in the Twitter ecosystem, such as content moderation and API accessibility, to differentiate itself further and attract a wider user base.

It's A New Year, But Businesses Are Still Baffled By The Same Old Problems With Data And AI

High ROI Data Science • 314 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Data Business Digital Transformation
  1. CEOs face challenges with limited skills and expertise in implementing AI initiatives.
  2. Businesses struggle with data complexity and ethical concerns when it comes to utilizing AI.
  3. Companies need to align AI opportunities with business goals, estimate costs upfront, and prioritize continuous reskilling for successful AI implementation.

Willy Wonka and weird-ass AI

The Rectangle • 84 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Social media Business Artificial Intelligence Platforms
  1. The Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience showcases the modern use of AI-generated content in marketing and event organization.
  2. AI can significantly lower the barrier of entry for individuals to create and promote businesses and events, potentially leading to unexpected outcomes like the Willy Wonka Experience.
  3. The story highlights the importance of having checks and balances in place when relying heavily on AI to prevent misguided or poorly executed ventures.