The hottest Miscellaneous Substack posts right now

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The Best Tools for the Job

Market Sentiment • 1002 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
💰 Finance Miscellaneous
  1. The post provides a curated list of the best tools and resources for investors
  2. Various categories are covered like data sources, portfolio analysis, newsletters/blogs, short-sellers, and institutional research
  3. Tools range from financial APIs, portfolio visualizers, to newsletters and even sites for social media tracking and book downloading

Welcoming the cool change

Highlighted by Highly Enthused • 239 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Miscellaneous
  1. The post discusses ways to survive hot summer days, like making cold brew and running through sprinklers.
  2. A book recommendation is shared for 'Beloved' by Toni Morrison, describing it as a powerful and captivating read.
  3. The writer shares the joy of owning a Cuisinart Ice Cream machine and making sorbet, recommending a mango sorbet recipe.

Peeling Back The Layers

Highlighted by Highly Enthused • 259 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Miscellaneous
  1. The author is experiencing a slower pregnancy this time compared to previous pregnancies.
  2. The post discusses simple pleasures like making peach iced tea and watching shows like 'Smothered'.
  3. There is a recommendation for Freddy's Acupuncture Collective, a low-stakes and communal acupuncture center.

Links for 2024-01-25

Axis of Ordinary • 117 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Miscellaneous
  1. AI advancements are being made in realistic video generation, orchestration of robotic agents, and text-to-image generation.
  2. CAR T cells could be engineered to combat aging, revealing potential in using them for more than just cancer treatments.
  3. Historical narratives are often shaped by the perspectives of those in power, rather than the marginalized or oppressed.

Links for 2024-02-09

Axis of Ordinary • 78 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Miscellaneous
  1. Neural networks can now control behavior from pixels to actions without teleop or task-specific code.
  2. Transformers can play chess at a Grandmaster level when operating at a sufficient scale.
  3. Google AI has developed methods to improve generalization of models by addressing spurious features and simplicity bias.
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Links for 2024-01-31

Axis of Ordinary • 78 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Miscellaneous
  1. SliceGPT offers a way to reduce model parameters while maintaining performance.
  2. Apple's Rephrasing the Web focuses on efficient language modeling.
  3. ADEPT's Fuyu-Heavy model outperforms Gemini Pro in certain areas.

Links for 2024-01-22

Axis of Ordinary • 78 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Miscellaneous
  1. MultiPLY is a new embodied AI that can engage in 3D environments and gather multisensory data.
  2. OpenAI's incident showed how a small error could make AI output explicit content.
  3. Apple's AIM could revolutionize large-scale vision model training.

Links for 2024-01-09

Axis of Ordinary • 78 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Miscellaneous
  1. LLM Automated Interpretability Agent can help in understanding function structures.
  2. Self-Contrast method enhances reflection through inconsistent solving perspectives.
  3. AI agents are introduced to explain complex neural networks.

Links for 2024-02-07

Axis of Ordinary • 58 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Miscellaneous
  1. Google introduces Self-Discover AI improving reasoning benchmarks.
  2. Nabeel Qureshi discusses intelligence and the potential for transformative breakthroughs.
  3. Research on understanding brain function and whole brain emulation is advancing.

Links for 2024-01-23

Axis of Ordinary • 58 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🔬 Science Miscellaneous
  1. Researcher Jim Fan discusses the 'foundation agent' for AI blending virtual and physical worlds
  2. Market's valuation of LLM companies indicates low expectations for human-level AGI
  3. Speculative Decoding improves LLM inference speed without sacrificing output quality

Links for 2024-01-16

Axis of Ordinary • 58 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Miscellaneous
  1. AI advancements include evaluating LLMs on protocol planning in biology and using multiple AI models for transparent robot plans.
  2. Space exploration discusses Titan's potential for human colonization and the unique properties of the Godel universe.
  3. Psychology insights cover diminished neural responses in autistic adults and the tendency of people to shun help in challenging situations.

Links for 2024-02-06

Axis of Ordinary • 39 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Miscellaneous
  1. AI has unlocked ancient Roman scrolls with the Vesuvius Challenge.
  2. AI can fix vulnerabilities efficiently and AIs don't think based on processor speed.
  3. Genetics play a significant role in intelligence, antimicrobial resistance is a global threat, and precision warfare is evolving in Ukraine with drones.

Links for 2024-02-02

Axis of Ordinary • 39 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Miscellaneous
  1. AI tools do not significantly increase the risk of biological weapon attacks
  2. Russia's Black Sea Fleet under pressure from successful Ukrainian campaigns
  3. FBI disrupts major Chinese government-backed hacking effort targeting US infrastructure

Quant Letter: January 2024, Week-1

The Parlour • 21 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Miscellaneous
  1. The post shares summaries and links to various recent articles and research papers related to quantitative finance and machine learning in finance.
  2. Topics covered include forecasting models, risk management strategies, trading algorithms, AI applications, and financial market simulations.
  3. Quantitative finance professionals can stay updated on the latest developments and trends in the industry through various sources like podcasts, news articles, research papers, and online communities.