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Week Summary

Technology

Earth has captured a temporary 'second moon,' a small asteroid named 2024 PT5, which will orbit until November 2024.

Research indicates that larger AI chatbots are increasingly prone to generating incorrect answers, raising concerns about their reliability.

Meta's Chief Technical Officer discussed advancements in AR and VR technologies, particularly focusing on the Orion AR glasses.

The author reflects on their experience with Rust, proposing several changes to improve the language's usability and safety features.

The Tor Project and Tails OS have merged to enhance their efforts in promoting online anonymity and privacy.

OpenAI is undergoing leadership changes, with key executives departing amid discussions about restructuring and the company's future direction.

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The concept of critical mass explains how significant changes occur when a threshold of acceptance is reached, impacting technology and society.

WordPress.org has banned WP Engine from accessing its resources due to ongoing legal disputes, raising concerns about security for WP Engine customers.

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Hotwire Native is a web-first framework that simplifies mobile app development, allowing developers to reuse HTML and CSS across platforms.

Radian Aerospace is progressing on a reusable space plane, completing ground tests and aiming for full-scale flights by 2028.

A groundbreaking diabetes treatment using reprogrammed stem cells has enabled a patient to produce insulin independently for over a year.

Apple is developing a new home accessory that combines features of the iPad, Apple TV, and HomePod, expected to launch in 2025.

SpaceX's Starlink service is set to surpass 4 million subscribers, reflecting rapid growth and significant revenue projections.

TinyJS is a lightweight JavaScript library that simplifies dynamic HTML element creation and DOM manipulation for developers.

Exploring the Intersection of Cryptocurrency and AI at Token 2049
Dima Khanarin recently shared insights on the intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting its growing significance within the tech ecosystem. At the Token 2049 event, he recognized the expansive nature of this sector and created a map categorizing various projects involved in the crypto x AI landscape. The ecosystem can be divided into four main categories: Compute, Training, Infrastructure and Data, and Applications. Each category encompasses a range of projects that contribute to the development and integration of AI within the crypto space. In the Compute category, several teams are working on decentralized computing networks utilizing distributed GPUs. Notable projects include Gensyn AI, Fluence, Akash Network, Hyperbolic Labs, Ionet, Aethir Cloud, Render Network, Phala Network, and Get Grass. The Training category features AI platforms such as Sentient AGI, Bittensor, Ritual Network, Prime Intellect, AutonomysNet, and NEAR Protocol. These projects focus on various aspects of AI development, with Nous Research contributing significant research and Ora Protocol specializing in inference. For Infrastructure and Data, several data protocols are highlighted, including Sahara Labs AI, Ocean Protocol, Withvana, Hivemapper, and PINAI. Privacy-focused projects like Zama FHE, Fhenix, Inconetwork, and Modulus Labs are also mentioned, alongside initiatives like Worldcoin and Humanity Protocol that address proof of humanity. AI agents such as Fetch.ai, MyShell AI, Talus Network, Morpheus AIs, and Autonolas are also part of this category, with Coinbase noted for its recent AI agent development. Finally, the Applications category includes projects focused on engineering and audits, trading, and consumer applications. Examples are Chain GPT, Test Machine AI, Meta Trust Labs, Shinkai Protocol, Rug AI, and AI Arena. Khanarin acknowledges that this list is not exhaustive, as there are over a hundred projects in this space. He encourages further exploration and research into the crypto x AI ecosystem, giving credit to 0xPrismatic for a more comprehensive research piece on the topic.
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Month Summary

Technology

OpenAI is considering a new subscription model for its upcoming AI product, Strawberry, while also restructuring for better financial backing.

Telegram founder

The startup landscape is shifting towards more tech-intensive ventures, with a focus on specialized research and higher capital requirements.

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator aircraft successfully completed its second flight, testing new systems for future supersonic travel.

announced the uncrewed return of Boeing's Starliner, with future crewed missions planned for 2025.

OpenAI's SearchGPT aims to compete with Google Search by providing AI-driven information retrieval, though it currently faces accuracy issues.

Tesla is preparing to unveil its autonomous robotaxi technology at an event in Los Angeles, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving full autonomy.

The US Department of Justice is investigating Nvidia for potential antitrust violations related to its AI chip market dominance.

Apple plans to use OLED screens in all iPhone 16 models, moving away from Japanese suppliers and introducing new AI features.

Amazon S3 has introduced conditional writes to prevent overwriting existing objects, simplifying data updates for developers.

Chinese scientists have developed a hydrogel that shows promise in treating osteoarthritis by restoring cartilage lubrication.

Nvidia's CEO is working to position the Nvidia as a comprehensive provider for data center needs, amidst growing competition from AMD and Intel.

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Amazon is set to release a revamped Alexa voice assistant in October, powered by AI models from Anthropic's Claude, and will be offered as a paid subscription service.