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🔮 Weekly Dose of AI: “…new AI tools have emerged that threaten the survival of human civilisation from an unexpected direction”

Definite Optimism • 0 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Freelancing Jobs Companies Funding
  1. Palantir is integrating new AI tools into military operations, sparking ethical concerns
  2. AI like ChatGPT is disrupting the freelance market by replacing and assisting freelancers
  3. Yuval Harari warns that new AI tools could pose a threat to human civilization
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🥟 Chao-Down #266 Microsoft secures a Super Bowl ad for Copilot, Google unveils the Gemini Era with Gemini Advanced, OpenAI makes moves towards building AI agents that will automate tasks

Chaos Theory • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Companies Research Innovation Industry
  1. Microsoft secures Super Bowl ad for Copilot, emphasizing productivity and creativity.
  2. Google introduces Gemini Advanced, Meta deploying custom chips for AI, OpenAI automates tasks with AI agents.
  3. AI developments include ChatGPT tagging images, Waymo's car incident, and Ikea's design assistant attempts.

The Nvidia Surge

Spilled Coffee • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
💰 Finance Stock Market Investing Companies Earnings Valuation
  1. Nvidia is experiencing an incredible surge in its stock price, reaching historic levels of growth which are uncommon for a company of its size.
  2. Nvidia has surpassed major companies in market value and stock performance, becoming one of the top companies globally.
  3. Despite the impressive growth, there are concerns about Nvidia's future, such as competition, supply chain risks, and the hype surrounding AI driving its valuation.

Alert: Central Bank of Nigeria Circular FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/028

RegAlert • 0 implied HN points • 30 Sep 21
💰 Finance Regulation Companies Licensing
  1. The circular provides a list of licensed finance companies in Nigeria as of September 30, 2021, including AAA Finance & Investment Company Limited and others.
  2. Addresses of these licensed finance companies are mentioned in Lagos and Abuja.
  3. Interested individuals can download the full circular FPR/DIR/PUB/CIR/001/028 from the Central Bank of Nigeria's website.

Alert: Central Bank of Nigeria Circular FPR/DIR/CIR/GEN/01/015

RegAlert • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jun 21
💰 Finance Regulation Banking Companies Documents
  1. The post highlights a circular from the Central Bank of Nigeria that provides a list of licensed finance companies as of June 30, 2021.
  2. The circular includes the names and addresses of the finance companies mentioned.
  3. Readers can download the full circular, FPR/DIR/CIR/GEN/01/015, from the provided link on the Central Bank of Nigeria website.

The White House does "something" on AI

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Policy Government Research Companies
  1. The White House met with seven AI companies and they agreed to eight commitments on AI, such as internal and external security testing.
  2. Some of the commitments seem like things the companies are already doing, while others may not have a significant impact.
  3. There were some notable absences, like Apple, Tesla, and NVIDIA, from the meeting with the White House, which raises questions about the inclusivity and seriousness of the discussions.

Casual Trauma

The Radar • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
💼 Business Employment Companies Layoffs Corporate behavior Management
  1. Companies are engaging in abusive hire/fire practices, hiring and firing employees within short periods of time.
  2. Companies are prioritizing short-term interests over human consequences, misrepresenting intentions and commitment levels during hiring.
  3. Some companies like Cloudflare are conducting layoffs without providing clear reasons, showcasing a lack of care, empathy, and transparency for employees.

Bitcoin Mining Hashcost, Explained

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🔮 Crypto Mining Metrics Companies Hardware Financial
  1. Bitcoin's hashprice reaching new highs above $130/PH/s indicates increasing block rewards from transaction fees.
  2. A new hashcost metric evaluates mining companies' competitiveness by assessing the daily operational costs per hashrate.
  3. Reducing hashcost through improved fleet efficiency and lower energy rates is crucial for mining companies, especially with the halving approaching.

Miner Weekly: Who're mining at a loss?

Miner Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 22
🔮 Crypto Mining Bitcoin Companies Hardware Features
  1. Bitcoin miners may face challenges with profitability if the price of BTC drops below $14,000.
  2. The concept of Hashcost is introduced, showing the raw cost a mining fleet would incur in 24 hours to produce 1 PH/s of hashrate at different energy rates.
  3. Public mining companies could be operating at close to zero or negative gross margins as bitcoin trades around their break-even levels.

More interesting things in robotics in 2022!

Robots & Startups • 0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Robotics Events Funding Startups Companies
  1. In 2022, there were 62 funding events in January involving a diverse and strong range of robotics companies like Formant, Starship, Wayve, and more.
  2. Some familiar names in the robotics industry that received funding in January include companies like Formic, Vecna, May Mobility, Wandelbots, and Labrador Systems.
  3. The funding events in January showcased a variety of robotics companies, indicating a thriving landscape in the industry.

Apple and Amazon at a Trillion $: Looking Back and Looking Forward!

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 19 Sep 18
💼 Business Companies Finance Investing Market Analysis Valuation
  1. Apple and Amazon both faced tough times on their way to becoming trillion-dollar companies. They dealt with challenges and used those experiences to grow stronger.
  2. Apple's success mainly comes from the iPhone, but it's now a mature company with slower growth. In contrast, Amazon continues to aim for high growth, even if it means waiting for profits.
  3. Apple generates lots of cash flow and returns it to shareholders, while Amazon focuses on reinvesting for growth. This difference shapes how investors see and value each company.