The hottest Industry Substack posts right now

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4/18/22 The Next Step for Chinese Games?

Tech Buzz China Insider • 19 implied HN points • 19 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Industry
  1. After a long freeze, 45 domestic titles received approval to operate in China, revealing the changing dynamics in the Chinese gaming industry.
  2. The Chinese government's relationship with gaming reflects a constant push for regulation and emphasis on 'high quality games.'
  3. Opportunities in the Chinese gaming industry include a potential rise in PC games development and the increasing focus on overseas export, despite regulatory challenges.

Clouded Judgement 1.3.25 - Domain Specific Models

Clouded Judgement • 7 implied HN points • 03 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Industry
  1. In 2025, we will see a lot of special AI models that focus on specific areas of knowledge, like health or engineering. These models will learn from specialized and private data to perform better than general AI models.
  2. These domain-specific models will help industries that need deep understanding and accuracy, solving complex problems that generalized AI can struggle with. This means they can deliver the right answers when it matters most.
  3. As businesses create their own tailored AI models, the enterprise AI market will grow significantly. This will change how companies operate and improve efficiency in many fields.

Your guide to AI: June 2025

Guide to AI • 3 implied HN points • 08 Jun 25
🕹 Technology Industry
  1. AI is becoming a big part of national strategies, with countries treating AI infrastructure like essential factories to boost their economies.
  2. Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are leading the AI market, with OpenAI dominating business subscriptions while competition is ramping up.
  3. Big tech firms are now partnering with defense companies, showing a shift in how the tech industry views its role in national security.

So You Want to Launch a Hedge Fund?

Net Interest • 32 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
💼 Business Industry
  1. Launching a hedge fund requires significant seed capital and navigating fee compression.
  2. Running a hedge fund involves challenges like managing business operations and client relations.
  3. Joining a pod shop within a multi-strategy fund can provide advantages in terms of resources and scalability.
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150 Not Out

Net Interest • 25 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
💼 Business Industry
  1. Net Interest is a successful finance newsletter with impressive growth and subscriber numbers.
  2. Paid newsletters in the finance market have a rich history and potential for revenue generation.
  3. The newsletter industry is growing while institutional investment research is shrinking, showcasing different market trends.

Robot Nirvana

The Jolly Contrarian • 19 implied HN points • 23 Apr 21
🎶 Music Industry
  1. Robot Nirvana explores the use of artificial intelligence to recreate music by deceased artists like Kurt Cobain, showcasing the limitations of technology in replicating human creativity.
  2. Music technology has made remarkable advancements, allowing for incredible sound recreation and studio expertise at a fraction of the cost, revolutionizing music production.
  3. Recreating past artistic works using AI raises questions about the redundancy of human creativity and the importance of artists in pushing artistic boundaries forward.

I Want a Mission, Not a Job

Theology • 3 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Industry
  1. Having a mission is more fulfilling than just having a job. People thrive when they feel their work has purpose beyond just earning a paycheck.
  2. Engaging with clients and listening to their stories can lead to better product development and marketing strategies. It's about understanding real needs, not just making sales.
  3. Being critical and honest in your field can drive change and innovation. Writing and speaking authentically helps challenge the status quo and inspire others.

✅ Monday briefing: Journalist safety, media distribution, tackling burnout, agency startups, SEO guide, jab confidence, Twitter blue and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 07 Jun 21
💼 Business Industry
  1. Journalists are facing more online abuse, and there's a push for them to share their experiences to improve safety measures.
  2. COVID-19 has led to a rise in new PR agencies, showing a positive outcome from difficult times.
  3. There's a new guide for businesses to market on TikTok, offering tips and tools to help them succeed.

✅ Monday briefing: WaddsCon, Future of the office, creative unlocked, menopause support, ESG webinar, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 17 May 21
💼 Business Industry
  1. WaddsCon is discussing important topics like agency-client relationships, new measurement frameworks, and the rise of print in PR. It's an event for professionals in the industry to learn and connect.
  2. The PR industry is focusing more on mental health, with organizations launching surveys to understand and address mental wellbeing among professionals. This shows a growing awareness of mental health challenges.
  3. Companies are exploring how to support employees better, especially through menopause guidance and parental identity features on platforms like Instagram. This highlights the importance of employee welfare in the workplace.

The Base Determines The Superstructure

The Seat of Loss • 14 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🎶 Music Industry
  1. The history of music and the music industry is influenced by economic factors and technology advancements.
  2. Artists throughout history have adapted to changing conditions, from Chuck Berry's use of new recording technology to modern producers working on digital audio workstations.
  3. The traditional music industry model has shifted, with artists like Drake and Tame Impala showcasing self-sufficiency and adaptability in the face of evolving industry trends.

✅ Media Briefing #26: New UK media group, unpublishing, ad fraud, trend porn, People Also Ask, censoring Trump, automating local news, age positive image library and more…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jan 21
📰 News Industry
  1. A new UK media group called GB News is launching soon and aims to create 140 journalism jobs. This reflects ongoing changes in the media landscape.
  2. Ad fraud continues to be a major issue that the advertising industry is not addressing well. Experts believe recent security breaches should prompt a reevaluation of their practices.
  3. There's a push for more honest representation of older people in media, with a new age-positive image library launched to counter negative stereotypes.

The Last Recording Artist

The Seat of Loss • 8 HN points • 16 May 23
🎶 Music Industry
  1. Vocaloid technology has the potential to revolutionize the music industry by creating 'new' performances using existing recordings of singers.
  2. Hatsune Miku showcases a successful model of a virtual pop star, serving as a platform for secondary creativity and fan engagement.
  3. The traditional concept of recording artists is evolving, with the rise of AI-generated music, shifting focus from recording income to other revenue streams like touring and merchandise.

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Curious futures (KGhosh) • 8 implied HN points • 25 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Industry
  1. AI is becoming incredibly advanced, posing a risk to human jobs like architects
  2. Interesting industry developments include CRISPR, food dyes, and supermarket data sales
  3. Curious finds such as OSINT resources, light at night for economic growth, and AI-crafted objects

Will AI Doom Humanity?

Dilemmas of Meaning • 2 HN points • 28 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Industry
  1. The biggest names in the AI industry are causing fear about AI despite AI not dooming humanity.
  2. Industry leaders are using the narrative of doom to shape public perception and gain advantage in the market.
  3. The focus should shift from vague doomsday scenarios to real harms caused by AI, such as fabrication, inefficiency, and ethical concerns.

Walking South LA

intellectualinting • 2 HN points • 20 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Industry
  1. South LA is a manufacturing town with jobs, stability, and growth opportunities.
  2. The area represents a modern version of the American Dream with diverse working class roots.
  3. The challenge of homelessness in South LA highlights societal issues around drug use and the need for community support.

Solugen

The Century of Biology • 1 HN point • 19 Mar 23
💼 Business Industry
  1. Biology is essential for solving problems in the physical world that software cannot address.
  2. Solugen aims to revolutionize the petrochemical industry by utilizing biology for sustainable chemical production.
  3. Solugen's success lies in deep integration of lab and production, customer focus, and commitment to operational details.

Against Oligopoly

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 14
🎶 Music Industry
  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 Industry
  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.

Tech Regulation in India-Some important developments

Turnaround • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 20
🕹 Technology 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.

Can’t we ask the regulator?

The Jolly Contrarian • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
💼 Business 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.

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

Perfecting Equilibrium • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
📰 News Industry
  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.

Friendship aside, AI comes first

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jul 24
🕹 Technology 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.

Shenzhou Huian completes a strategic Series B financing

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💼 Business 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.

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

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 21
🕹 Technology 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 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 Industry
  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.

🥟 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 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.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Tech Work

Adam’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🕹 Technology 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.

Don’t Mess With Me

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Industry
  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.

Sansec announced to acquire Jiangnan Keyou

CyberSecurityMew • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
💼 Business 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.

Fireside chat with Amira Abbas

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 08 Oct 20
🚌 Education Industry
  1. A fireside chat with Amira Abbas is scheduled for October 20 at 4 pm BST.
  2. The fireside chat aims to provide motivation for learners as the mathematics gets harder.
  3. Interesting people from the industry and academia are invited to share their journey with the class during the fireside chat.