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AGI is Not Chess Bots - They Will Replace Your Jobs!

AI Progress Newsletter • 3 HN points • 28 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Jobs Industry Automation Ethics
  1. Chess is primarily entertainment, not a job, making it different from other industries where AI can replace human roles.
  2. People enjoy human vs. human competitions like 100m sprints more than AI vs. AI matches.
  3. Technological advancements like ATMs show how automation can replace human jobs, raising concerns about AI's impact on the job market.
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Against Oligopoly

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 14
🎶 Music Industry Labels Streaming Artists Consumers
  1. Having three major labels in the music industry can lead to an oligopoly, limiting choices for platforms like Spotify and ultimately hurting consumers.
  2. Individual artists having their own labels can potentially benefit both platforms like Spotify and consumers, as negotiation power is more evenly distributed.
  3. Exclusive deals between artists and platforms can limit consumer choices and drive business models towards uniformity, stifling innovation and competition.

Inside the world's first AI university; companies are using generative AI to improve their businesses; IEEE says AI will drive major tech advancements this year; Google releases open source Gemma LLM

Computerspeak by Alexandru Voica • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Research Innovation Industry Applications
  1. The world's first AI university, MBZUAI, aims to educate AI leaders and conduct transformative research in various AI fields.
  2. AI is being used by companies to enhance business operations, boost creativity in the workplace, and drive major technological advancements according to IEEE.
  3. Google has released Gemma LLM as an open-source tool, contributing to the evolution of AI technology.

Can’t we ask the regulator?

The Jolly Contrarian • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
💼 Business Regulation Finance Law Market Industry
  1. Regulations have evolved over time, transitioning from a state of free-will to well-structured governance to uphold power structures and maintain order.
  2. Rules and regulations should be clear, actionable, and easy to interpret to avoid confusion and unnecessary legal complications.
  3. Global regulation has become complex and burdensome, with regulators often reluctant to provide clear guidance, leading to confusion and potential legal risks for businesses.

Friendship aside, AI comes first

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jul 24
🕹 Technology AI Computing Innovation Business Industry
  1. Elon Musk values honest feedback from friends to improve his work. He believes that friends often know what needs to change but may hesitate to share it.
  2. Recently, Musk's business decisions have strained his friendship with Larry Ellison. A major cloud computing deal between their companies fell through.
  3. The fallout from the deal caused a drop in Oracle's stock prices, indicating the financial impact of their fractured relationship.

Don’t Mess With Me

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Innovation Industry Startups
  1. OpenAI is opening its first office outside the US in London, which is seen as a strong move against competitors like Google DeepMind.
  2. Many OpenAI employees are switching to Google DeepMind, indicating potential challenges for OpenAI's future.
  3. The founder of DeepMind believes their next large language model project will surpass ChatGPT, hinting at an exciting competition ahead.

Google I/O, Analytics industry in India & Women In Tech

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 21
🕹 Technology AI Workshops Analytics Women Industry
  1. There is a free workshop on June 17, 2021, about the oneAPI AI Analytics Toolkit, in partnership with Intel.
  2. oneAPI helps developers run machine learning models efficiently on different hardware without needing to rewrite code.
  3. The analytics industry in India is growing, and there is a focus on supporting women in tech within this evolving field.

AI Engineer World's Fair–Day 2: From Beats to Bytes

Code and Context • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 24
🕹 Technology AI Music Safety Transportation Industry
  1. AI is making big waves in both creative fields like music and practical industries. It's changing how people create and work every day.
  2. Companies are figuring out how to trust AI and keep things safe, showing the importance of balancing innovation with responsibility.
  3. Lessons learned from platforms like Discord show how to successfully integrate AI into existing structures and improve experiences for users.

...Your Yankee Bluejeans

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jun 10
🎶 Music Rock Industry Culture History Individualism
  1. British rock bands are often seen as more cohesive units, while American music is often focused on individual stars.
  2. Cultural differences, such as the American value of individualism, may influence the music scenes in the two countries.
  3. The structure of the music industry has evolved differently in the U.S. and the U.K., reinforcing these trends over time.

✅ Unlock your management potential in public relations

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 May 24
💼 Business Management Public Relations Education Media Industry
  1. There are funded places available for a leadership training program in public relations. It's designed for people from low-income backgrounds and aims to help them move into management roles.
  2. New features on WhatsApp will make it easier for users to plan events within the app and respond to group announcements. This can help communities connect better.
  3. Instagram is changing its algorithm to support original content creators more. This means smaller accounts will get more visibility, which is good news for new creators.

✅ Monday briefing: Podcast pitching, PR measurement, digital exclusion, levelling up public relations, power cuts, PRSA Atlas award, comms women network, lobbying scandal, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 28 Nov 22
💼 Business Public Relations Marketing Media Research Industry
  1. Podcasts are a great chance for PR professionals to pitch guests because many shows feature interviews. It’s important to listen to the podcast first and make your pitch personal.
  2. Measuring the success of PR work can be tough, with many professionals struggling to link their efforts to business results. A recent survey showed that two-thirds find it hard to connect the dots.
  3. Digital exclusion is a real problem, especially for older people who may not use the internet. This makes it hard for them to access important services like banking and healthcare.

✅ Monday briefing: Local radio stars, FT investigations, flawed process, final call Women in Marketing awards, local fracking lobby, market woe, kamikwasi.tax, charity activism, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 Oct 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Industry Politics Social media Events
  1. Local radio interviews can reveal more direct questions from journalists than traditional Westminster settings, as seen with Prime Minister Liz Truss's recent local BBC interviews.
  2. The Financial Times has appointed a new investigations editor, highlighting the importance of investigative journalism in uncovering important societal issues.
  3. There are ongoing concerns about the agency pitch process, as it often favors clients and lacks transparency, which can negatively affect agencies involved.

✅ Monday briefing: Sourcing stories, McTaggart lecture, Channel 4 lobbying, costing of living survey, FOI review, climbing over paywalls, AI tool survey, WaddsCon returns, and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 05 Sep 22
📰 News Media Industry Social media Events Technology
  1. Journalists should respect privacy when sourcing stories, especially on social media. A new guide emphasizes the importance of being sensitive to child welfare and personal trauma.
  2. The new Prime Minister is being urged not to privatize Channel 4, as this could harm the media landscape during tough economic times. Producers warn it could destroy value and distract from more critical issues.
  3. Instagram's algorithm has changed back to showing content from users' networks, following criticism about its focus on Reels. This shows the platform is listening to user feedback.

✅ Monday briefing: Changing newsrooms, journalism booming, media plurality, Socially Mobile deadline, industry data, AI in PR report, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 21
📰 News Media Journalism Research Social media Industry
  1. Newsrooms are changing as organizations adapt to flexible work due to COVID-19. They are redesigning their offices and updating technology to fit the new working style.
  2. There’s a boom in journalism jobs as the industry recovers. In the UK alone, there are over 112,000 people working in journalism and many open positions.
  3. Media plurality is a concern with big companies like Google and Meta influencing what news people see online. This raises challenges for smaller news publishers trying to survive.

✅ Monday briefing: Pitch response rates, carbon reporting, industry reset, Edelman report, media monitoring tool, brand traffic search impact, community tools, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Nov 21
💼 Business Media Industry Research Tools Social media
  1. Journalists are opening fewer media pitches now, with open rates dropping to 28% this year. This shows that it’s getting harder to get noticed in the media.
  2. Companies are being pushed to report their carbon footprints, which aims for more accountability in their climate commitments. This is important for businesses to be transparent about their environmental impact.
  3. Facebook is changing its approach to facial recognition, deciding not to use it anymore. This decision comes after concerns about ethics and privacy in AI technology.

✅ Monday briefing: Media scrutiny, neurodiversity, blogging slog, agile communication, YouTube caption options, accessibility toolkit, and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 18 Oct 21
🕹 Technology Media Industry Research Tools Social media
  1. Newspaper closures can lead to more corporate crime because they stop holding companies accountable. This shows how important local journalism is for society.
  2. Neurodiversity, including conditions like autism and dyslexia, is often overlooked in public relations. It's important to change the stigma and embrace different ways of thinking.
  3. Remote work is becoming more common, but it can also reduce teamwork and conversation among employees. This means companies need to find ways to keep communication strong.

✅ Monday briefing: WaddsCon, media plurality, carbon as a metric, fake spokesperson, internet life, reframe videos, tech trends, Cannes Condensed and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 21 Jun 21
💼 Business Media Industry Practice Research Technology
  1. Access Intelligence is buying a media intelligence firm to boost its presence in Asia and Australia. This will help them offer more services and reach more customers.
  2. PR professionals need to start measuring carbon emissions as part of their sustainability efforts. Carbon is now seen as a crucial metric in addressing environmental issues.
  3. A new study shows that working from home leads to longer hours but not necessarily better productivity. This brings attention to how remote work impacts performance.

✅ Monday briefing: Sarah Waddington CBE, Socially Mobile, capital PR, engaging with activists, Online Nation Report, behavioural science survey, WaddsCon June lineup, and more....

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jun 21
💼 Business Media Industry Best Practices Research Events
  1. Sarah Waddington was honored with a CBE for her efforts in public relations, highlighting the importance of professionalism in the industry.
  2. There's a growing trend of PR agencies moving out of London, thanks to the pandemic, which opens up access to talent across the UK.
  3. Many people in the UK are hesitant to pay for news subscriptions, with most preferring free online news sources instead.

✅ Monday briefing: WaddsCon final call, creative industries funding, image licencing, website data viz, Twitter verification, and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 May 21
💼 Business Media Industry Funding Research Technology Social media
  1. WaddsCon is happening soon, and it's a great chance to learn about changes in agency-client relationships and measurement in PR. It could be helpful if you're in that field.
  2. Many new jobs have emerged since the pandemic, like work-from-home facilitators and cybersecurity forecasters. It's important to stay updated on new career opportunities.
  3. Online abuse against journalists is increasingly common, showing we need better training for dealing with such issues. It's essential to support and protect media professionals.

✅ Monday briefing: WaddsCon, football failure, access to information, accessible communications, live audio, fake linkedin users, slander games, data portability and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 21
💼 Business Media Industry Social media Research
  1. WaddsCon is a useful event for those in PR, featuring talks on creativity and storytelling. It's a great chance to network and learn as the industry evolves.
  2. Access to information is getting harder for journalists, especially during the pandemic. This affects how stories are reported and shared with the public.
  3. Facebook and Instagram are introducing new tools to improve safety and communication. These changes aim to protect users from online abuse and enhance user experience.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Tech Work

Adam’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Workplace History Skills Learning Industry
  1. Take care of basic needs first in your work environment, like comfort and safety.
  2. Mastering fundamental skills and tools, like touch typing, can significantly enhance your efficiency and long-term success.
  3. Learn from the experienced individuals in different industries, as they hold valuable lessons that can benefit the tech industry, which is still relatively young.

🥟 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 (old) media is dead; long live the (new) media

Perfecting Equilibrium • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
📰 News Media Journalism Market Industry Economy
  1. The old media is facing significant challenges, with layoffs and closures in mainstream newsrooms, while new media is thriving and filling the gaps left behind.
  2. The shift from old to new media is reshaping the media landscape, allowing for more diverse voices and perspectives to emerge.
  3. Journalists in the changing media environment now need a broader skill set beyond traditional journalism, as they navigate the evolving market dynamics of the Information Age.

Tech Regulation in India-Some important developments

Turnaround • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 20
🕹 Technology Regulation Innovation Policy Content Industry
  1. Tech regulation should strike a balance between innovation and control to avoid stifling progress.
  2. India's central bank is looking to set up a new entity for regulating retail payments, which may impact startups and payment gateways.
  3. OTT content providers in India are opting for self-regulation to avoid government regulations, setting an example for the tech industry.

Shenzhou Huian completes a strategic Series B financing

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💼 Business Cybersecurity Technology Finance Investment Industry
  1. Shenzhou Huian completed a strategic Series B financing with leading investor Honest Capital and joint investments from Oriental Sen Tai Group.
  2. Shenzhou Huian focuses on enhancing industrial control security capabilities for Industry 4.0 and IoT to meet evolving global network threats.
  3. The company prioritizes innovation, collaborates with industry leaders, and aims to contribute significantly to industrial security with a diverse ecosystem.

Sansec announced to acquire Jiangnan Keyou

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
💼 Business Acquisition Cryptography Regulations Industry
  1. Sansec announced the acquisition of 66.9349% shares of Jiangnan Keyou on June 19, 2023, aiming to improve resource integration and leverage synergies.
  2. China's regulatory framework for cryptography has been improving with laws like the 'Password Law' and revised 'Regulations on the Administration of Commercial Cryptography,' accelerating the industry's development.
  3. Upon completion of the acquisition, Jiangnan Keyou will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sansec.