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Welcome Bikky to the Equal Ventures Portfolio

Equal Ventures • 39 implied HN points • 12 Sep 22
💼 Business Data
  1. Equal Ventures is partnering with Bikky, a Customer Data Platform for the restaurant industry.
  2. The digitization of the restaurant industry has created a need for solutions like Bikky that unify customer data across channels.
  3. Bikky's founder, Abhinav Kapur, identified the need for a vertically focused solution through his personal experience in the restaurant industry.

AI Roundup 098: Flash Thinking

Artificial Ignorance • 29 implied HN points • 20 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Google has introduced a new AI model called Gemini Flash Thinking, which aims to improve AI reasoning. This model is part of a trend where companies want AI to think more like humans.
  2. OpenAI is facing legal challenges while trying to shift to a for-profit model, which could affect its future. They are also experimenting with new features and tools despite these issues.
  3. The UK government is pushing for more transparency from AI companies about their training data, while many in the creative industry are resisting this change as it might threaten their copyright protections.

How to become a data business

Three Data Point Thursday • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. The key to becoming a data business is focusing on smart products over improving business decisions.
  2. When integrating AI into products, focus on solving bigger problems for customers instead of just improving efficiency.
  3. Artificial Intelligence can accumulate knowledge without the burden that humans face, leading to unpredictable situations.

Ground-truth-in-the-loop

Yuxi’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Ground-truth-in-the-loop is crucial for designing and evaluating systems, especially in AI and machine learning.
  2. For AI systems, having trustworthy training data, evaluation feedback, and a reliable world model is essential.
  3. Researchers should inform non-experts about limitations and potential issues when building systems without ground-truth.
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Making sense of Mineral.ai

Agribusiness Matters • 19 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
💼 Business Data
  1. Conway's Law states that an organization's system design mirrors its communication structure.
  2. Market conditions in agriculture shape organizations and products specific to that domain.
  3. Mineral.ai evolved from an agriculture-tech project at Google X to a company addressing computational agriculture at scale.

Part 2: What goes wrong when business, finance, data, and technology worlds collide?

The Data Score • 19 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
💼 Business Data
  1. Silos and problems in business, finance, data, and technology worlds are mostly self-contained and are becoming more complex over time
  2. Challenges arise when experts talk past each other, fall into the 'smartest person in the room' syndrome, and fear failure in collaborative projects
  3. Successful collaboration requires effective communication, empathy, and psychological safety to navigate jargon, unstated motivations, and pressure of high stakes

AI for The Masses: How Small Businesses Can Get in on the AI Revolution

aidaily • 19 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Small businesses can now access AI technology through partnerships with big tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
  2. The sustainable growth of AI technology requires careful management to ensure societal benefits and ethical use.
  3. AI is a powerful tool with potential for both good and misuse, emphasizing the importance of using it responsibly.

How I Teach Algebraic Data Types

Stefan’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Start teaching algebraic data types by explaining enums in languages like C or Java and then showing how to write an enum in Haskell.
  2. Introduce the concept of constructors in algebraic data types using a day-of-week datatype as a simple starting point.
  3. Explain sum types and product types as the basic building blocks to create more complex algebraic data types by combining both concepts.

(My) shallow thoughts about deep learning, II

Silicon Reckoner • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Insights about the tech industry and its focus on profit over societal benefit
  2. Importance of open-source collaboration and the implications of centralization in AI research
  3. Challenges in building interdisciplinary communities and the evolving nature of mathematics towards computing

AI, Secrets, and 38TB

aidaily • 19 implied HN points • 21 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. AI technology can help keep cities clean by identifying litter hotspots
  2. Microsoft's AI researchers accidentally exposed 38 terabytes of private data on GitHub
  3. Adding a human touch to business strategies can be beneficial alongside AI

Large language models in security

Davis Treybig • 19 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Large language models (LLMs) are being used in security for tasks like logs analysis and incident response.
  2. LLMs are changing the landscape of traditional static analysis tools in cloud and application security.
  3. LLMs have the potential to automate processes like vendor security questionnaires and enhance engineer-oriented security workflows.

GPT-4, Multimodal?

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. OpenAI is moving quickly to develop GPT-5, but there are concerns about the features of GPT-4, especially its promised multimodal capabilities.
  2. When GPT-4 was launched, it was said to include advanced image input options through a partnership, but these features are still not widely available.
  3. Currently, the multimodal features of GPT-4 are limited and not accessible through the usual API, leaving users wanting more updates and access.

Algorithmic Bitcoin Mining

nicosmid • 19 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Algorithmic Bitcoin mining automates tasks for increased efficiency and less human intervention.
  2. Real-time data is used to optimize mining operations.
  3. Benefits of algorithmic mining include efficiency, reduced energy consumption, and improved hardware health.

How I started with the Power Platform

Power Platform News • 19 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. The user shares their journey of building a Powerapps application to track multiple sites and divisions, showcasing the power of Power Platform in simplifying complex tasks.
  2. They found Microsoft Powerapps to be a user-friendly solution for building applications, especially when integrated with SharePoint Online lists for data management.
  3. By optimizing user onboarding through automation with Power Automate, they efficiently scaled to onboard 700 users in a week, demonstrating the importance of streamlining processes for user support.

The Ball’s in Your Court

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 11 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Big Tech companies are finding clever ways to use internet data for their AI projects, even with new copyright laws in place.
  2. Semiconductor companies are developing chips specifically for the Chinese market that almost meet US rules, showing a creative approach to regulations.
  3. Generative AI tools like GoogleBot and GPTBot are accessing online content unless website owners clearly say no, which raises questions about data usage.

Getting IBM X-Force Exchange Threat Intelligence TAXII Service Information for Use with Microsoft Sentinel

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. To access IBM X-Force Exchange Threat Intelligence for Microsoft Sentinel, get an account at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com and retrieve API key and password.
  2. Once you have the API info, input it in the provided areas on the IBM X-Force Exchange API Docs page.
  3. To use the Threat Intelligence - TAXII connector in Microsoft Sentinel, provide your API information and use a Curl utility to show available Collection IDs.

Whale Songs Explained

David’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Whale Songs allows anonymous tweeting from accounts with $1M in on-chain assets
  2. Spartan-ECDSA is an important tool for zero-knowledge proof circuits
  3. Challenges include handling large datasets, computationally intensive processes, and server limitations

Are You Living in Musk's Simulation?

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Elon Musk recently acquired a key domain, ai.com, which might shape the future of AI significantly. Controlling AI means having a major influence on global events.
  2. There's a lot of discussion around whether we could be living in a simulation, and Musk has jokingly suggested avoiding those talks in casual settings.
  3. Many believe that whoever controls AI technology controls important aspects of society, which raises questions about power and responsibility.

How do I evaluate LLM coding agents? 🧑‍💻

LLMs for Engineers • 19 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. LLM coding agents have advanced from simple code completion to creating entire code repositories. This shows how technology is evolving to assist with more complex software development tasks.
  2. Evaluating these agents relies on benchmarks like HumanEval and MBPP, which test their coding accuracy. These tests are important to see how well the agents are performing.
  3. While there are new tools and benchmarks for LLM coding agents, users might still need to create specific evaluations for their own needs to get the best results. It's essential to tailor assessments to fit unique projects.

ChatGPT Dead?

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 17 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. OpenAI might stop ChatGPT soon because of certain challenges. It's not definite yet, but it's a possibility worth considering.
  2. Google is working on a new AI called Gemini, which they say will be better than ChatGPT. This adds pressure on OpenAI as they can't use user data as freely for updates.
  3. Microsoft seems to be inactive in this race, just watching the developments happen without actively participating.

JPMorgan's AI Chatbot to Replace Research Analysts 😳

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 1 HN point • 30 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Data
  1. JPMorgan has introduced an AI chatbot named LLM Suite to assist its employees in idea generation and document summarization. This means that many tasks traditionally done by research analysts may now be handled by AI.
  2. About 15% of JPMorgan's workforce in asset and wealth management will use this AI, showcasing the bank's large investment in artificial intelligence. It shows how serious the company is about improving efficiency with technology.
  3. JPMorgan is not new to using AI, as they already have over 300 AI projects. This AI push is part of a broader trend in the finance sector to integrate advanced technology into everyday operations.

ChatGPT becomes a Platform[Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 19 implied HN points • 25 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. OpenAI has added new functionality to ChatGPT with plugins, turning it into a platform
  2. This development is comparable to Apple launching the app store, opening up numerous opportunities for ChatGPT
  3. While the new plugins provide advantages, they may not completely solve ChatGPT's fundamental issues

Dashboard Update: NIST Subcategories, MITRE Subtechniques and Mitigations

The Security Industry • 30 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Data
  1. The platform now includes detailed information on over 9,000 cybersecurity products, helping professionals match their needs with available solutions. Users can see how each product aligns with NIST and MITRE standards.
  2. Customers will soon be able to analyze their entire security stack, finding overlaps and gaps in their cybersecurity coverage. This feature will help them save costs and improve efficiency.
  3. Traditional research firms only cover a small fraction of the cybersecurity industry. By capturing detailed data on all products, this platform aims to provide a more comprehensive view of available options.

pip install sqlmesh-cube

davidj.substack • 23 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Data
  1. A new package called 'sqlmesh-cube' is available for anyone to use. You can easily install it with pip.
  2. This package helps create a CLI command that outputs JSON, showing how sqlmesh models relate to each other. It's important for building a semantic layer.
  3. This was the author's first package, and they learned a lot about the publishing process along the way. They are open to feedback and requests for updates.

The NIH and Data . . .

The Good Science Project • 22 implied HN points • 25 Dec 24
🔬 Science Data
  1. The NIH is starting a program to give scholars access to its internal data. This will help them answer important questions about the economic impact and effectiveness of research policies.
  2. They are creating a new metric called the S-index to reward scientists for sharing data with the wider community. This aims to encourage more collaboration rather than just focusing on personal achievements.
  3. The NIH is offering a $1 million prize for innovative ideas on how to implement the S-index metric, encouraging creativity and participation from the scientific community.

Cooling Servers Through Code

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Generative AI can have a big environmental impact. For example, GPT-3 used a lot of energy, like driving 123 cars for a year.
  2. There is concern that generative AI may not just affect the environment but could also pose other risks in the future.
  3. Researchers are exploring ways to cool servers more efficiently through coding techniques to reduce their environmental footprint.

From Heuristics to Precision

Sunday Letters • 19 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Networking is really important because personal connections help match jobs with the right people. Good networks can filter out the best candidates easier than sifting through tons of data.
  2. Large language models (LLMs) can help improve hiring by analyzing resumes with more depth and precision. This could lead to better and fairer hiring processes.
  3. We are seeing a new kind of precision in handling data that will change how we think and work. While it can improve job fits, it might also raise concerns about privacy and control in other areas.

What is Sarah's Newsletter?

Sarah's Newsletter • 59 implied HN points • 25 Jan 22
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Sarah's Newsletter focuses on starting conversations about trends in data and tech, led by Sarah Krasnik Bedell, a data engineer and thought leader.
  2. The newsletter covers topics like data engineering, analytics, and diversity in the tech industry beyond Silicon Valley.
  3. Sarah started the newsletter to connect with smart individuals and discuss interesting ideas in the tech community.

Ronin is LIVE on Dune!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Data
  1. Ronin is now accessible on Dune Analytics, allowing users to analyze on-chain transactions and build dashboards for various data insights.
  2. Creating dashboards on Dune is easy; just sign up, choose Ronin, and start building your queries to visualize data.
  3. The Dune API lets users get real-time data updates and notifications, making it simpler for developers and analysts to track important metrics.

Watermark the world

escape the algorithm • 59 implied HN points • 18 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Data
  1. Google Street View is made up of images from various sources, including everyday people, blended together to create a seamless representation of the world.
  2. Watermarks added to Google Street View images are intentional, potentially highlighting the hidden labor behind the scans or symbolizing colonialism by claiming ownership of public spaces.
  3. Question arises: Is the act of watermarking in Google Street View a way to show presence or a form of staking a claim on territory?