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IBTNL43: Unlock Today’s Tech Insights!
Catch up on the latest: Jio’s 5G-exclusive app, NASA cancels the VIPER mission, and AI’s role in software development. Discover how tech giants trained AI with YouTube data, a deepfake Musk crypto scam, and Cash App’s UK exit. Learn about using or avoiding JavaScript frameworks and more groundbreaking updates in tech
Caesar Bell
July 19, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
Welcome to IBTNL #43
Today’s topics: Jio’s 5G-exclusive app, NASA cancels the VIPER mission, and AI’s role in software development. Discover how tech giants trained AI with YouTube data, a deepfake Musk crypto scam, Cash App’s UK exit, and learn about using or avoiding JavaScript frameworks
When at last you are come to the ocean of happiness, do not go back thirsty.
What is JioSafe, how is this 5G-only app different from WhatsApp and Signal?
3 min read
Jio has introduced JioSafe, a 5G-exclusive messaging and calling app designed to offer enhanced security and faster communication. This app leverages 5G technology to provide encrypted, high-speed connectivity, ensuring privacy and efficiency for users. JioSafe is part of Jio’s broader strategy to innovate within the 5G space, offering robust alternatives to traditional messaging and calling services.
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NASA’s VIPER rover won’t be going to the moon after all
3 min read
NASA has canceled its VIPER lunar rover mission, originally intended to explore the moon’s south pole for water. Delays, cost increases, and the risk of future cost growth led to the decision. VIPER was seen as a key part of NASA’s lunar exploration strategy, and its cancellation marks a significant setback in efforts to map the moon’s polar resources.
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AI Copilots Are Changing How Coding Is Taught
3 min read
AI is increasingly transforming software development by automating coding tasks, generating code from natural language descriptions, and enhancing debugging processes. This technology allows developers to focus on higher-level design and problem-solving tasks, improving productivity and software quality. As AI tools become more sophisticated, they promise to revolutionize the way software is created and maintained.
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Apple, Nvidia, and other tech companies trained AI with thousands of YouTube videos
4 min read
Apple, Nvidia, and Anthropic used subtitles from over 170,000 YouTube videos to train AI models without permission, violating YouTube’s policies. The dataset, created by Eleuther AI, included transcripts from educational, news, and popular creator channels. The data was part of a larger compilation called the Pile, intended for academic purposes. This practice has sparked concerns about unauthorized content use and its implications for creators and platforms.
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Elon Musk Has Info on Trump Shooting? Nope, It's Just a Crypto Scam
3 min read
Scammers are using deepfake videos of Elon Musk on YouTube to promote a cryptocurrency scam, leveraging the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The fake videos, purportedly from Tesla, claim to offer a crypto giveaway and ask viewers to double their crypto assets by depositing to specific addresses. Bitdefender discovered these scams, which have attracted thousands of viewers by hijacking popular YouTube channels. The videos bypassed YouTube’s safeguards, raising concerns about the platform’s security measures.
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Jack Dorsey’s Block to shutter UK operations for Cash App
3 min read
Cash App has announced it will cease operations in the UK starting October 3, 2024. The service, which allows users to send and receive money, buy stocks, and invest in Bitcoin, will no longer be available to UK customers after this date. Users are advised to withdraw their funds before the closure. This move comes as the company shifts its focus to other markets and services.
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With or without the JS framework
4 min read
The article explores the current state of frontend development, debating the necessity of JavaScript frameworks versus using vanilla JavaScript. The author argues that while frameworks can be useful for complex web applications, vanilla JavaScript is often sufficient for regular websites and offers better performance and maintainability. The discussion highlights the increasing prevalence of frameworks in job requirements and the potential benefits of adopting a simpler approach to frontend development.
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"Marketing Lessons from Jingles, Candy Crush, and Betting Sites
44 min watch
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri break down the genius marketing tactics used by the brands you can’t get out of your brain–no matter how much you want to.
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