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The problem with addiction algorithms on mobile is that social media apps are designed to trap users into endless scrolling by suggesting related content, locking you into an addictive experience.
One solution to combat addiction algorithms on mobile is to use a mobile browser with add-ons like UBlock Origin which allows for customization to block specific elements on websites, helping users control their usage.
By using customized filters with add-ons on a mobile browser, like Firefox with UBlock Origin, it's possible to block specific elements on websites like Reddit and Instagram, effectively reducing addictive behaviors and shifting focus to other activities.

Excel is still widely used in the data space for its ease of use and versatility
Data teams aim to reduce Excel use due to limitations such as scalability and version control issues
New tools like Count and Equals are emerging to address Excel limitations and improve collaboration in data analysis

A fixed point in a sorted array is an element whose value matches its index. Binary search can be used to efficiently find a fixed point if the array is sorted.
When optimizing algorithms, focus on improving the major components like loop traversal to enhance the overall performance.
In sorted arrays, utilizing comparators and the inherent comparison order can simplify the coding process and boost efficiency.

Economies of scale mean costs decrease as production increases, benefitting companies by spreading costs over more goods.
Tech and software engineering benefit greatly from scaling and replication, allowing for efficient large-scale operations.
To leverage the principles of scale for career growth, understand how your solutions fit into the big picture and build a strong foundational knowledge across different areas.

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Feiyu Security raised a Pre-A Round from Nova Cyber Venture in January 2023.
The core technical team of Feiyu Security comes from the GoSSIP Software Security Research Group of Shanghai Jiaotong University.
Feiyu Security's Corax platform utilizes cutting-edge technologies for improved detection accuracy, tailored engines for different languages, and features like container deployment and DevOps integration.

Automated testing with varied inputs like erratic actions helps ensure software systems function correctly under diverse conditions.
Utilizing click farms for testing can provide insights into user behavior and help identify areas in a system that may need improvement.
Breaking components intentionally to see how the system responds reveals weaknesses and helps in improving robustness.

High-quality labels are crucial for the success of language models like GPT
Labeling tasks involve significant time and effort in ensuring quality annotations
Blockchain-based solutions can incentivize better labeling by penalizing low-quality work

Antira Technology raised a A+ round of funding from Everest.VC and Glory Ventures, indicating confidence in the company and its growth potential.
The company, founded in 2011 in Beijing, focuses on providing professional security services with offensive and defensive capabilities in the evolving information security landscape.
Antira Technology's innovative approach to security, beyond 'attack surface management,' includes a new concept of being 'a risk manager in the digital world' based on measuring changes in defense targets.

When starting a business, focus on solving a real problem for clients instead of letting technology dictate the solution.
Validate your business idea by engaging with potential customers and seeking their feedback early on to avoid wasting time and resources.
Learn from early failures and pivot to new ideas based on real-world feedback to increase chances of success in future startup attempts.