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IBTNL49: Unlock Today’s Tech Insights!
AI at Paris 2024, Meta’s Llama 3.1 release, and Pudgy Penguins’ blockchain ambitions.
Caesar Bell
July 29, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes
Welcome to IBTNL #49
Today’s topics: AI at Paris 2024, Meta’s Llama 3.1 release, and Pudgy Penguins’ blockchain ambitions.
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Allen Institute's OpenScope team stirs up a brainstorm to study the mind's mysteries
4 min read
The Allen Institute has launched the OpenScope Brainstorm, a collaborative platform allowing global researchers to propose and develop neuroscience experiments using the institute's extensive resources. This initiative aims to foster innovation and accelerate discoveries in brain science by leveraging collective expertise and advanced tools provided by the Allen Institute.
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Check Out This Wild Tesla Model 3 Rebuild
3 min read
S-Klub LA, a private coach design studio, has transformed a Tesla Model 3 into a unique vehicle by integrating its motors and batteries into a fiberglass replica of a Mercedes 300SL. Named the Tiffany 300 SL, this car combines retro aesthetics with modern Tesla technology, including Autopilot capabilities. The vehicle, featuring Tiffany & Co.'s signature colors, was showcased at SEMA SHOW 2023. Despite being a functional and innovative project, the studio advises caution with Autopilot due to potential discrepancies.
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AI at the Paris 2024 Olympics: From discovering the next Olympians to an athletes chatbot
3 min read
Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a significant role in the Paris 2024 Olympics, with Intel, the Official AI Platform Partner, introducing various innovative technologies. Spectators at the Stade de France can test their sporting potential using AI-powered assessments that analyze body measurements and physical responses to identify strengths in 12 sports, including football and sprinting. This technology, previously tested in Senegal, could democratize talent identification globally, offering opportunities to athletes from developing nations.
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Introducing Llama 3.1: Our most capable models to date
15 min read
Meta has announced Llama 3.1, the most advanced version of its large language model series, emphasizing its commitment to open-source AI. The Llama 3.1 405B model, boasting 405 billion parameters, surpasses previous models in general knowledge, steerability, and multilingual capabilities. It aims to rival top proprietary models like GPT-4. The model's context length has expanded to 128K and supports eight languages, offering new possibilities in synthetic data generation, model distillation, and complex task handling. Meta is providing the model for free, promoting transparency and innovation in AI development.
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Web3 Watch: Who needs an igloo? Pudgy Penguins is getting an L2
3 min read
Pudgy Penguins' parent company, Igloo Inc, has secured $11 million in funding led by Founders Fund to develop a new layer-2 blockchain named Abstract. Abstract aims to enhance the consumer crypto experience using ZKsync's zkStack virtual machine and EigenLayer's EigenDA data availability service. The funding will also help integrate the team from Frame, a layer-2 builder for NFTs, to bolster Abstract's development. This investment highlights the innovative approach of generating profit through NFT-based toy sales in stores like Walmart and Target, a novel concept in the crypto indust
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Ava Labs engineering head Patrick O'Grady leaving team to start own company
2 min read
Ava Labs' Head of Engineering, Patrick O'Grady, is leaving the company to pursue his own startup venture. O'Grady has been a key figure in developing the Avalanche blockchain, contributing significantly to its engineering and technical advancements. His departure marks a significant shift for Ava Labs as it continues to innovate in the blockchain space. The company has yet to announce a replacement, but O'Grady's move is seen as an opportunity for fresh leadership and new ideas at Ava Labs.
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Back-end Development for Beginners: Basics, Examples, and Skills
12 min read
Upwork's beginner's guide to back-end development provides an in-depth introduction to the essential concepts and tools needed for aspiring back-end developers. The guide covers fundamental topics such as understanding server-side scripting, databases, and APIs. It also explores popular back-end programming languages like Python, Java, and PHP, and frameworks such as Node.js and Django. Additionally, the guide emphasizes the importance of version control, security practices, and deployment strategies, offering a comprehensive roadmap for beginners to start their journey in back-end development.
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The Penguiny
2 min watch
Following the events of 'The Batman,' Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. The Penguin, makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham.
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