Anthropic raises $13B Series F
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, has raised $450 million in a Series F funding round, securing a post-money valuation of $4.1 billion. The funds will be used to further develop Anthropic's advanced AI technologies and expand its team of researchers and engineers.
Google can keep its Chrome browser but will be barred from exclusive contracts
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The Little Book of Linear Algebra
The article provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts of linear algebra, including vectors, matrices, linear transformations, and eigenvalues. It aims to equip readers with a solid understanding of the core principles and applications of this important mathematical discipline.
X(Twitter) Shadow Bans Turkish Presidential Candidate
The article alleges that Twitter secretly shadow bans Turkish accounts, limiting their reach and visibility on the platform, and claims this is part of a broader censorship effort targeting Turkish users.
We already live in social credit, we just don't call it that
The article argues that the concept of 'social credit' already exists in the form of data collected through smartphones and other digital devices, though it is not openly acknowledged. It suggests that this data is used by companies and governments to monitor and influence user behavior, despite the lack of transparency around these practices.
Python has had async for 10 years – why isn't it more popular?
The article discusses the reasons why asynchronous programming in Python is not more widely adopted, despite its potential benefits. It explores factors such as the complexity of async syntax, the lack of widespread understanding, and the challenges of migrating existing codebases to an async approach.
A staff engineer's journey with Claude Code
The article discusses the concept that the first attempt at a new skill or task is likely to be poor, with the author emphasizing that this is a normal and expected part of the learning process. It encourages readers to embrace failure as a necessary step towards improvement and mastery.
OpenAI says it's scanning users' conversations and reporting content to police
OpenAI has developed a new tool that can analyze online conversations and detect potential criminal activity. The tool scans conversations for keywords and phrases that may indicate planning for illegal activities, with the goal of assisting law enforcement in identifying potential threats.
The staff ate it later
The article discusses the incident where employees of a Chinese restaurant consumed leftover food meant for customers, leading to a public outcry and a discussion about food waste and worker rights in the restaurant industry.
Static sites enable a good time travel experience
This article discusses the benefits of using static site generators for building websites, particularly in terms of providing a better time travel experience for users. It highlights how static sites can improve site performance, security, and maintainability, making them a valuable choice for various web projects.
'World Models,' an old idea in AI, mount a comeback
The article explores the resurgence of 'world models' in artificial intelligence, a concept that involves training AI systems to build internal representations of their environment. This approach aims to improve the generalization and efficiency of AI models, moving away from data-hungry deep learning techniques.
U.S. Emissions Rise 4.2%, China's Fall 2.7%
The article discusses a significant shift in carbon emissions between the world's two largest climate polluters, the United States and China. While U.S. emissions rose in 2022, China's emissions fell, marking a reversal of their prior trends and highlighting the ongoing challenges in global efforts to address climate change.
You're Not Interviewing for the Job. You're Auditioning for the Job Title
The article discusses the importance of performing for the job title, highlighting the need to manage expectations and responsibilities beyond the job description to advance one's career. It emphasizes the value of taking on additional tasks, solving problems, and demonstrating leadership qualities to exceed the requirements of the current role.
iNaturalist keeps full species classification models private
The iNaturalist Vision API is a deep learning-based image recognition service that allows users to identify species of plants and animals in their photos. It provides a powerful tool for naturalists, citizen scientists, and anyone interested in biodiversity to quickly and accurately classify the organisms they observe in the field.
A gentle introduction to CP/M
The article provides a gentle introduction to CP/M, a pioneering operating system for early microcomputers that laid the groundwork for modern personal computing. It explains the key features and functionality of CP/M, highlighting its importance in the development of the personal computer industry.
Parallel AI agents are a game changer
The article discusses the potential of parallel AI agents as a game-changer in the field of artificial intelligence. It explores how these collaborative AI systems can tackle complex problems more efficiently than traditional single-agent approaches.
The Kafka Replication Protocol with KIP-966
The article discusses the Kafka Replication Protocol (KRP), a new replication mechanism for Apache Kafka. KRP aims to provide more reliable, scalable, and efficient data replication by utilizing Raft consensus protocol and eliminating the need for Zookeeper.
FBI arrests US Army veteran for 'conspiracy' over protest against ICE
A US Army veteran was arrested by the FBI for allegedly participating in a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The article discusses the details of the arrest and the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the United States.
Why teach calculus in the age of AI
The article discusses the role of calculus in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), arguing that it remains an essential tool for understanding and advancing AI technology, despite the increasing capabilities of AI systems.
Apertus 70B: Truly Open - Swiss LLM by ETH, EPFL and CSCS
Apertus-70B-2509 is a large language model developed by Swiss AI, trained on a diverse dataset to achieve high-quality language understanding and generation capabilities across a wide range of tasks.