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š§ WP Engine Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Automattic
WP Engine secured a significant preliminary injunction, restoring its customers’ access to WordPress.org and granting WP Engine control over the ACF plugin. This decision is a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle between WP Engine and Automattic, the company behind WordPress.
I have friends with strong opinions on both sides, but this ruling feels like the right decision. WordPress and Automatticās approach to weaponizing open-source services against WP Engine seemed not only unfair but potentially catastrophic for the company. However, this is just a preliminary ruling, and with the case still pending, this story is far from over.
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š§ OpenAIās 12 Days of Ship-mas Brings New AI Tools
OpenAI is in full holiday mode, unveiling new products daily as part of its ā12 Days of Ship-mas.ā Among the highlights so far is a new $200 reasoning model designed for pros, alongside Soros, an advanced video AI tool, and expanded features for Canvas, its collaborative AI workspace.
I havenāt yet had the chance to test these updates, and Iām still waiting for access to Soros, but the rapid pace of these releases is exciting. With a few days left in the campaign, Iām curious to see what else OpenAI has up its sleeve. Stay tunedāthis might be the most eventful holiday season in AI yet!
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š§ GM Cruise Hits the Brakes on Robotaxis
Cruise paused its robotaxi service in 2023 after a tragic accident where a woman was dragged by a self-driving car. That incident led to massive layoffs and the departure of top executives, sparking speculation that Cruise would soon fold into GM entirely.
So, it was a surprise when the company restarted service in April, albeit with safety drivers. My guess? The cost per ride with safety drivers made profitability tough to envision, and GM likely didnāt want to risk another high-profile incident damaging its brand.
Running a self-driving taxi service isnāt as straightforward as it sounds. Vehicles with human supervision donāt need to be nearly as perfect as fully autonomous cars ferrying people through unexpected circumstances.
With Cruise now officially out, the robotaxi market narrows to Waymoācontinuing to expand its footprintāand Tesla, promising its fleet as early as 2025.
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šŗ Technology Evolution (in 90 secs)
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Letās explore how to drive AI innovation while safeguarding the future and bridging the talent gap in this rapidly evolving space. See you there! š
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š§ AWS re:Invent Kicks Off
AWS re:Invent is in full swing in Las Vegas, bringing a flood of product announcements as usual. On the AI front, the standout is Nova, a new family of Amazon-developed AI models that significantly outshine the previous Titan models, alongside enhancements to the Q suite of developer tools.
If you have time, check out the keynoteāitās packed with updates. Iāll keep an eye out for more exciting developments to share next week.
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š§ OpenAIās 12 Days of Shipmas
Buckle up! OpenAI just kicked off ā12 Days of Shipmas,ā promising new product releases every day. This announcement follows Sam Altmanās intriguing email suggesting we might be closer to building AGI than many believe.
Sora, OpenAIās video AI tool, and updates to its reasoning model seem like obvious contenders, but what other surprises are in store? Itās shaping up to be an exciting end to the year for AI enthusiasts.
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š§ EV Plug and Charge Moves Forward
One of the things I love most about my Tesla is the seamless experience of the Supercharger network. Just plug in and chargeāno apps, no QR codes, no hassle. It simply charges the card linked to my car.
By contrast, my experiences with other charging networks have been riddled with issues: downloading apps, creating accounts, verifying emails, and struggling with bad cell signalsāall just to start charging.
Thankfully, EV charging companies and manufacturers are moving toward a universal āplug-and-chargeā system. Starting in 2025, chargers will be able to detect the car and handle payments automatically, making charging as simple as plugging in. Itās a big step toward reducing EV anxiety and fixing the clunky user experience weāve all endured.
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šŗ Levels of AI (Part 2)
How far can AI go?
In Part 2, I explore Levels 4 and 5 of AIāmoving from creating art and music to tackling complex organizational challenges. Imagine AI managing your homeāor even running your business. The future is closer than you think.
š„ Watch now to see how AI evolves and whatās next. -
šŗ Levels of AI (Part 1)
AI has come a long wayāfrom chatbots (Level 1) to early reasoning models (Level 2) and the rise of autonomous agents (Level 3). Weāre still in the early stages, but progress is accelerating fast!
In part 2, Iāll uncover Levels 4 and 5, where the real game-changers await. Donāt miss it!
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šŗ Foundation Models
I’m exploring the world of foundation models! From ChatGPT to Claude, LLaMA, Titan, and Gemini, see how each one powers up possibilities in AI. Curious about which model fits your business best?
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š§ Could AI Be Your Next Wingman?
Bumbleās CEO recently suggested that AI could help you understand what youāre looking for in relationships better than you might on your own. Historically, many relationships began through introductions by friends or family who saw potential connections you couldnāt. Now, with AI, we might have a digital āwingmanā that could offer similar insights.
Grindr is also exploring this concept, aiming to create the dating worldās first AI-powered wingmanāone that could scout potential matches and come back with thoughts you might not have considered.
How long before the shortcut “Hey Siri, find me a date!” works?
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š§ Teslaās Optimus Robots Are Fake
If you missed it, Teslaās Optimus robots, which Elon Musk claims could one day be the biggest-selling product of all time, arenāt quite what they seem. Instead of functioning autonomously, these robots were controlled by humans behind the scenes, performing basic tasks.
In a world where Boston Dynamics routinely releases videos of robots doing somersaults, jumping, and working autonomously, this demonstration felt underwhelming. It raises the question: where does Teslaās robotics tech stand compared to its competitors? Right now, itās anyoneās guess.
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š§ Backdoors Donāt Work
One of the biggest, least discussed stories globally is the compromised security of U.S. communication systems. By government mandate, backdoors were added to allow access to all communications in the U.S., and now it seems Chinaāand possibly othersāhave exploited this vulnerability.
The lesson is clear: backdoors donāt work. When you open a system, you open it to everyone, not just the intended party. We need to rethink our approach and seriously consider what a truly secure, closed-door solution looks like. The choices weāve made to implement backdoors are now leading us to face serious consequences.
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š§ Whoās Really Driving?
The reality is that many people are getting what they think is a ārobotaxiā rideāexcept it’s actually driven by humans. Itās a strange gray area where the lines between human-driven cars and semi-autonomous vehicles blur, leading us to ask: whoās really driving, and does it even matter?
This growing trend of Uber and Lyft drivers using Teslaās Autopilot as makeshift robotaxis has sparked concerns about safety and the ethics of allowing this tech to stand in for a driver.
Uber and Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concernsA self-driving Tesla carrying a passenger for Uber rammed into an SUV at an intersection in Las Vegas in April, an accident that sparked new concerns that a growing stable of self-styled ārobotaxisā is exploiting a regulatory gray area in U.S. cities.