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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.
  • Git-absorb
  • 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.
  • PostgreSQL 17
  • 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.
  • OpenAI announces partnerships with Le Monde and Prisa Media for ChatGPT content integration.

    OpenAI has announced partnerships with Le Monde and Prisa Media involving the integration of their content into ChatGPT to provide users with interactive and insightful access to news and to aid in model training.

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    OpenAIGlobalPartnership
    Friday, March 15, 2024
  • Sanctuary AI's humanoid robot Phoenix to be piloted at Magna's manufacturing facility.

    Sanctuary AI will deliver its humanoid robot, Phoenix, to a Magna auto manufacturing facility, following Magna's 2021 investment in the company. Phoenix is notable for its walking capability and dexterous hands aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency. The specifics of the pilot, including the number of robots and deployment details, remain undisclosed.

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    Sanctuary AIPhoenixPartnership
  • Sanctuary AI's humanoid robot Phoenix to be piloted at Magna's manufacturing facility.

    Sanctuary AI will deliver its humanoid robot, Phoenix, to a Magna auto manufacturing facility, following Magna's 2021 investment in the company. Phoenix is notable for its walking capability and dexterous hands aimed at enhancing manufacturing efficiency. The specifics of the pilot, including the number of robots and deployment details, remain undisclosed.

    Hi Impact
    Sanctuary AIPhoenixPartnership
  • OpenAI and Reddit form a strategic partnership to enhance ChatGPT with Reddit's user-generated content.

    Reddit and OpenAI have announced a strategic partnership that aims to revolutionize user interactions with online communities through AI-powered features. OpenAI will gain access to Reddit's Data API, enhancing ChatGPT with real-time, relevant information from Reddit's vast content.

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    OpenAIChatGPTPartnership
  • Harvey partners with Mistral to potentially develop a custom legal model.

    Harvey, a legal startup, has partnered with Mistral. The announcement is low on details, but it's likely that they will develop a custom legal model together.

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    HarveyPartnership
  • Google partners with The Internet Archive to enhance search results with historical context.

    Google has partnered with The Internet Archive to add links to the Wayback Machine in its search results, providing users with historical context for web pages.

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    GooglePartnership
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.
  • OpenAI
  • Nvidia Blackwell
  • 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.