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Google DeepMind's AlphaEvolve is an artificial intelligence agent
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language models with an approach that tests, refines, and improves
algorithms automatically. The system has already been deployed across
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Uber's new type of ride service travels along a set route every 20
minutes with up to three passengers. Route Share will cost up to 50%
less than an UberX ride. The service will be available in select
cities and only during commuting hours. Uber says the service is a
complement to public transit. The company has also announced a new
price lock feature that allows customers to lock in a certain price
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BIG TUNNELING MILESTONE! (1 MINUTE READ) [11]
The Boring Company has successfully continuously mined in a Zero-People-in-Tunnel (ZPIT) configuration. Its machine can
simultaneously advance forward and build tunnels without a human in
it. Each 'ring' in the tunnel weighs around 24,000 pounds. ZPIT
continuous mining is the Holy Grail for Boring Machines as it is the
safest, fastest, and least expensive architecture for building
tunnels.
ROBOT CHEFS TAKE OVER AT SOUTH KOREA'S HIGHWAY RESTAURANTS, TO MIXED
REVIEWS (12 MINUTE READ) [12]
South Korean tech companies are now deploying collaborative robots to
work alongside humans in hotels, elder care, schools, and restaurants.
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aging nation. The government plans to increase the number of bot
workers to 1 million by 2030. The reaction to the introduction of
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MICROSOFT PULLS PLUG ON BING SEARCH APIS (2 MINUTE READ) [14]
Microsoft will retire Bing Search APIs on August 11. All existing
instances of Bing Search APIs will be decommissioned completely and
the API will no longer be available for use. Developers who need a
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IF YOU HATE ADS ON NETFLIX, I HAVE BAD NEWS: THEY'RE DOING REALLY
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Netflix's ad-supported tier has 94 million monthly active users, up
20 million since last November. The cheaper plan costs $7.99 per month
compared to $17.99 for the lowest ad-free option. The ad model is
outperforming expectations. Netflix says its ad-supported tier now
reaches more US viewers aged 18 to 34 than any other broadcast or
cable network and that viewers are engaging with mid-roll ads just as
much as they do with the content itself.
LLMS ARE MAKING ME DUMBER (11 MINUTE READ) [17]
Large language models can help people output substantially more work,
but this usually comes at the cost of learning or improvement. People
are incentivized to maximize immediate output, so the sacrifice seems
fair. Before the rise of generative AI, learning was a prerequisite
for output, but people can now use technology to build things without
deeply understanding the implementation. Developers should decide what
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RESPONSE (2 MINUTE READ) [20]
Gamers will have to wait a few more days before Fortnite can return
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first submission went unreviewed for over 120 hours - 90% of apps are
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LISA (GITHUB REPO) [21]
Linux Integration Services Automation (LISA) is a Linux quality
validation system consisting of a test framework to drive test
execution and a set of test suites to verify Linux kernel/distribution
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KLARNA CEO SAYS AI HELPED COMPANY SHRINK WORKFORCE BY 40% (3 MINUTE
READ) [22]
AI has helped Klarna shrink from about 5,000 employees to almost
3,000 - the headcount reduction wasn't solely due to AI, but also
because of attrition.
IF AI IS SO GOOD AT CODING ... WHERE ARE THE OPEN SOURCE
CONTRIBUTIONS? (4 MINUTE READ) [23]
Some of the best minds in programming work in open source - if AI
coding was really better than humans, they'd be using it and
recommending it.
DATABRICKS TO BUY STARTUP NEON FOR $1 BILLION (2 MINUTE READ) [24]
The deal may make Databricks more attractive to businesses that want
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