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@cdarwin@c.im
2026-08-28 16:50:07

A bet on near-term explosive AI-driven growth:
Whether U.S. real GDP per capita will grow by at least 15% within a single year
(measured relative to prior peak)
by the end of 2033.
Agreed on X, 15–16 August 2026.
Odds: 4:1
— every $1 staked by the fast-growth side is matched by $4 from the no-fast-growth side.
Implied probability of the fast-growth scenario: 20%.

A Big Bet on Explosive AI-Driven Growth - Marginal REVOLUTION
Wow! The excellent Ben Moll has put together a high-stakes bet on US economic growth. A bet on near-term explosive AI-driven growth: whether U.S. real GDP per capita will grow by at least 15% within a single year (measured relative to prior peak) by the end of 2033. Agreed on X, 15–16 August 2026. This […]

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-07-29 15:26:42

Encore AI, which studies companies' customer interactions to train and deploy AI voice agents, raised a $30M Series A led by Team8, Planven, and The Garage (Ram Iyer/TechCrunch)
techcrunch.com/2026/07/29/enco

Encore AI raises $30M to build AI agents that learn from customer calls | TechCrunch
The startup analyzes calls, messages and CRM data to identify effective sales techniques and turn them into playbooks for AI agents.

@primonatura@mstdn.social
2026-06-29 15:00:31

"The AI boom has a dirty energy problem"
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology

The AI boom has a dirty energy problem
Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants.

@leftsidestory@mstdn.social
2026-07-29 01:26:55

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Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF) English A black-and-white photograph showing a pile of dried, wilted plant branches and leaves scattered on a stone-paved ground. The branches are tangled and appear to have been discarded or fallen naturally. Shadows of nearby objects and trees are cast on the pavement, adding depth to the scene. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了一堆干枯、凋零的植物枝条和叶子散落在石板铺成的地面上。枝条纠缠在一起，看起来像是被丢弃或自然落下。附近物体和树木的影子投射在石板上，为场景增添了深度。
Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF) English A black-and-white close-up photograph of a circular traffic sign and a reflection mirror behind it. The sign features a symbol of a car and a line cross it diagonally, indicating cars are forbidden. The sign is slightly tilted and reflects light, creating a glare effect. The mirror reflects the alleyway and the photographer.The background is blurred, focusing attention on the sign. 中文 一张黑白特写照片，展示了一个圆形交通标志和它背后的反光镜。标志上有一辆车和一个向下的斜线，表示车辆禁止通行。标志略微倾斜，并反射光线，产生了眩光效果。反…
Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF) English A black-and-white photograph of a weathered wooden door with peeling paint, set in a brick wall. Above the door, there is a horizontal signboard with Chinese characters. The door features decorative metal elements, including two hexagonal shapes near the top and circular designs. A stone pillar with carved details stands to the right of the door, and foliage is visible on the right side of the frame. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了一扇嵌入砖墙中的老旧木门，门上的油漆已脱落。门上方有一块水平的牌匾，上面写着几个中文字。木门上装…
Ilford FP4 Plus 125 (FF) English A black-and-white photograph of a street scene. In the foreground, there is a traffic light pole with a pedestrian crossing signal showing a standing figure. Behind the traffic light, a person on a bicycle is riding on the road. The background features trees with dense foliage and traditional-style buildings with tiled roofs. The scene is well-lit, suggesting daytime. 中文 一张黑白照片，展示了一个街道场景。前景是一个交通灯杆，人行横道信号灯显示行人站立图标。交通灯后方，一名骑自行车的人正在道路上行驶。背景是茂密的树木和传统风格的建筑，屋顶覆盖着瓦片。场…
@ErikJonker@mastodon.social
2026-06-28 15:08:24

AI Is Designing Radio Chips That Humans Couldn’t Even Imagine. Freed from intelligibility and aesthetics, AI designs faster.
#AI

AI Learns the “Dark Art” of RFIC Design
Freed from intelligibility and aesthetics, AI designs faster

@dankeck@a11y.social
2026-08-29 16:30:25

Last week I ordered some equipment for pickup at Micro Center. It was a big surprise when I showed up in the morning and saw a thousand people lined up to get in. The line extended around the back of the store and around temporary barriers, like a theme park. Turns out it was some kind of "grand re-opening" and they were giving away flash drives.
Happily, I was able to come back later in the day and get my order, as well as a nice commemorative mug.

Coffee mug on a counter. This side reads "Micro Center Columbus", featuring a silhouette of a city skyline and logos for Dell, HP, Intel, and Lenovo.
Coffee mug on a counter. This side reads featuring a drawing of the State of Ohio made to look like a circuit board, with a chip where Columbus is located. Also there are logos of Samsung and Western Digital, and the handle has the word Columbus written in cursive.
@stefan@gardenstate.social
2026-06-29 14:16:32

Seems like a pretty good update from Tidal. AI music is getting out of hand on that platform. We'll see if they have it in them to get this done.
#music #tidal #ai

POLICY UPDATE Our stance on AI-generated music Hi Stefan! AI music generation tools are changing how music is created and distributed. As this technology evolves, Tidal is introducing platform standards to protect artists, their craft, and inform listeners. Here are the highlights of our new AI Policy: Tidal will identify and tag AI-generated music in our app. Listeners will see an "AI" badge next to music we detect as wholly AI-generated. Tidal will not tolerate AI-generated music tha…
@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-06-29 23:20:45

AI leaderboard provider Arena says it hit $100M in annualized run-rate revenue eight months after launching AI Evaluations, which offers performance analytics (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)
techcrunch.com/2026/06/29/aren

Arena, the AI leaderboard everyone uses, is now a $100M business | TechCrunch
The startup, which runs a popular free AI leaderboard, launched its commercial service just last September.

@ErikJonker@mastodon.social
2026-05-30 07:51:40

Interesting blog about AI and GDP.
#AI

AI Dark Output: The Visible Cost of Invisible Output
Why AI's increasing output is going to be one of the hardest economic measurement problems in history. AI "Dark Output" could end up being the majority of economic activity, but a challenge to measure

@Techmeme@techhub.social
2026-06-30 01:20:45

Sources: AI video startup Higgsfield is in talks to raise $300M to $500M at a $5B pre-money valuation, more than 4x its valuation in a January 2026 round (The Information)
theinformation.com/articles/ai

AI Video Startup in Talks to Quadruple Valuation to $5 Billion
AI video startup Higgsfield AI is in talks with investors to raise $300 million to $500 million at a valuation of $5 billion before the investment, according to two people with knowledge of the fundraising efforts. A valuation at that level would be more than four times its valuation in a ...