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Chinese company DeepSeek releases open version of its reasoning model R1, beating OpenAI's O1 on certain benchmarks.
Preorders for the SuperStation One retro gaming console are now open. The console plays more than just PlayStation 1 games and has cores ranging from Atari to Sega Saturn. Let’s dive deeper…
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China's DeepSeek releases open AI model, sparking debate and interest
SuperStation One Retro Gaming Console
Navigating AI-driven job transitions with Reid Hoffman
Fun Book and Game Highlights
Startups shut down in droves, with 32% being enterprise SaaS companies.
Meta's latest smart glasses attempt to revolutionize the way we interact with technology.
5 new AI tools & 5 new AI jobs
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Artificial Intelligence
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Summary: DeepSeek releases open AI model, beating OpenAI's O1 on certain benchmarks; sparks debate about state of AI and its potential impact on the tech industry.
Key Points:
Chinese company DeepSeek releases open version of its reasoning model R1
Model seems to match or beat OpenAI's O1 on certain AI benchmarks
Trained at a significantly lower cost than leading American companies
Why it matters: The release of DeepSeek's open AI model highlights the growing competition in the AI industry and its potential impact on the tech industry.
Retro Gaming Consoles
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Summary: The SuperStation One is a custom MiSTER field-programmable gate array (FPGA) machine that can function like the original PlayStation console. It has cores ranging from Atari to Sega Saturn and comes with a 64GB Micro SD card. Preorders are now open, but the Founders Edition has sold out already.
Key Points:
Preorders for the SuperStation One are now open
The console plays more than just PlayStation 1 games
It has cores ranging from Atari to Sega Saturn
It comes with a 64GB Micro SD card
Why it matters: The SuperStation One offers gamers a unique retro gaming experience, allowing them to play classic games in a modern way.
Ai Job Transition
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Summary: Reid Hoffman's Superagency book explores AI-driven job transitions. He discusses the importance of a human-centered approach, the potential for significant growth on both data center and AI sides, and the need to learn from past transitions.
Key Points:
AI can make people five times more effective, leading to increased productivity rather than job elimination
Businesses will likely focus on cost-cutting measures in early stages of AI adoption, but ultimately lead to more hiring
Human agency is crucial for making new skills and finding work that fits naturally with existing skill sets
Why it matters: Understanding the impact of AI on jobs and transitioning with a human-centered approach is crucial for individuals and businesses alike.
Entertainment
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Summary: The article reviews the book series 'Wool' and updates readers on the progress of the game Dragonsweeper. Both the book and the game have received positive feedback from its audience.
Key Points:
The book 'Wool' is a fun read with a fast-paced pace
Dragonsweeper is a challenging yet enjoyable dungeon crawler
Why it matters: This article highlights the significance of technology in our daily lives, just like Douglas Adams predicted 26 years ago.
Startup Economy
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Summary: Startups shutting down across industries, with enterprise SaaS companies taking the biggest hit (32%). Consumer, health tech, fintech, and biotech sectors also affected. Macro-economic factors like interest rate changes and lack of available venture funding may be contributing to the increase in shutdowns.
Key Points:
Enterprise SaaS companies made up 32% of startup shutdowns, while consumer startups accounted for 11%
Health tech, fintech, and biotech sectors also saw significant closures
Macro-economic factors like interest rate changes and lack of available venture funding may be contributing to the increase in shutdowns
Why it matters: The startup ecosystem is experiencing a wave of shutdowns, with various industries and stages affected. This highlights the importance of macro-economic factors and the need for startups to adapt to changing market conditions.
Wearable Technology
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Summary: Meta has launched its latest smart glasses, featuring AI-powered capabilities and improved user experience. However, they struggle to differentiate between human conversations and still have battery life issues.
Key Points:
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses feature AI-powered capabilities that can recognize artists and suggest similar art
The device also has the ability to feed back suggestions based on its users' preferences
However, the glasses struggle to differentiate between human conversations and still have battery life issues
Why it matters: The success of Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses could shape the future of wearable technology and change the way we interact with each other.
New Tools & Job
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Cover Ltr 📨 - Use AI to write and manage cover letters quickly and efficiently
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Prompt Hackers 💻 - Generate AI prompts for complex use cases with ease
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Proton.ai - Senior Backend Engineer
OnTheGoSystems - Senior PHP / AWS Developer for System Optimization
BotGuard - Lead Software Engineer - Networking and Web Security
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