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IBTNL61: Unlock Today’s Tech Insights!
WeRide’s California Approval, Twitch’s Video Stories, Artists vs. AI Lawsuit, AI-Powered Search with Shaped, Altman’s Blockchain Project, Web3 Gaming, and Top Web Dev Tools.
Caesar Bell
August 14, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
Welcome to IBTNL #61
Today’s topics: Today's insights: WeRide's California Approval, Twitch's Video Stories, Artists vs. AI Lawsuit, AI-Powered Search with Shaped, Altman's Blockchain Project, Web3 Gaming, and Top Web Dev Tools.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.
Chinese robotaxi startup WeRide gets approval to carry passengers in California
3 min read
WeRide, a Chinese robotaxi startup, has received regulatory approval to carry passengers in California. This milestone allows the company to expand its autonomous driving operations beyond China, marking a significant step in its international growth strategy.
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Twitch rolls out video stories to challenge Instagram
2 min read
Twitch has introduced video stories, a new feature designed to compete with Instagram's similar offering. This addition allows streamers to share short video updates with their audience, aiming to increase engagement and keep up with social media trends.
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Vector stores are a type of database optimized for storing vectors - a specific way to encode data that is easily understood by AI models like OpenAI's ChatGPT models.
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Artists' lawsuit against Stability AI and Midjourney gets more punch
4 min read
A group of artists' lawsuit against Stability AI and Midjourney has gained momentum as new copyright and trademark claims are added. This legal battle centers around the unauthorized use of artists' work in AI-generated content, raising important questions about intellectual property rights in the age of AI.
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Shaped (YC W22) – AI-Powered Recommendations and Search
3 min read
Shaped, a Y Combinator startup from the Winter 2022 batch, introduces AI-powered recommendations and search tools designed to enhance user experience on e-commerce and content platforms. The technology aims to improve personalization and relevance in online interactions.
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A blockchain is a distributed database that maintains a continuously growing list of ordered records, called blocks.
Sam Altman's blockchain project 'World Chain' opens to developers
4 min read
Sam Altman's blockchain initiative, World Chain, is now open to developers. The project aims to create a decentralized network that supports a wide range of applications, with a focus on scalability and security, inviting developers to build on its platform.
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Autoverse Studios raises $8M for Auto Legends drag-racing Web3 game
15 min read
Autoverse Studios has secured $8 million in funding to develop Auto Legends, a drag-racing game built on Web3 technology. The game will leverage blockchain for in-game assets and player ownership, positioning itself at the intersection of gaming and decentralized finance.
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Instead of using document.removeEventListener() in a useEffect to clean up, you can use new Abort controller's abort method
10 Cutting-Edge Web Dev Resources You Should Be Using Now
5 min read
This article highlights ten essential web development resources currently making waves in the tech community. These tools and frameworks are recommended for developers looking to stay ahead of the curve in creating modern, efficient, and scalable web applications.
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Creature From the Black Lagoon' Remake in the Works From James Wan
How BYD, Nio And Other Chinese EVs Compare To Tesla
15 min watch
Low-cost, high-tech Chinese EVs have stirred fears of a government subsidized existential threat to automakers around the world. So what do these vehicles have to offer? How do they compare to the Tesla Model Y, which in 2024 was the best-selling car in the world? CNBC's Beijing bureau chief Eunice Yoon tested four of them from large and high-profile Chinese brands to see how they stack up, and how their rivals might compete.
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