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Human Spies Still Essential in AI-Driven Intelligence
SocialApr 1, 2026

Human Spies Still Essential in AI-Driven Intelligence

Live and Let AI: Former CIA officer says human spies matter more in the LLM age https://t.co/QzxsPtCZJt https://t.co/FDie2bT4II

By Eric Vanderburg
Baidu's New English Wiki Boosts US Visibility
SocialApr 1, 2026

Baidu's New English Wiki Boosts US Visibility

Baidu's English pages appear to be exploding in visibility in the U.S. It looks like it's tied to the core update, but I think it's actually that they launched an English Wiki site within the last week: https://t.co/O54gTff7C8 https://t.co/R6b5Ntxk0B

By Lily Ray
New Platform Offers Monthly Utility‑Level U.S. Electricity Rate Data
SocialApr 1, 2026

New Platform Offers Monthly Utility‑Level U.S. Electricity Rate Data

My friends @heatmap_news and @mitceepr just released the Electricity Price Hub, a new public data platform that provides monthly, utility-level estimates of residential electricity rates and bills across the United States going back to 2021, broken down by generation, transmission,...

By Jesse D. Jenkins
Payment Precision Now Mandatory for Payer Leadership
SocialApr 1, 2026

Payment Precision Now Mandatory for Payer Leadership

Payment integrity isn’t about clawbacks anymore. It’s about getting it right the first time. Why payment precision is now a mandate for payer leadership 👇 https://t.co/wFxAgapVAF #AMPS #ClaimInsight #HITSM

By Colin Hung
Security Is the Key to Unlocking AI Adoption
SocialApr 1, 2026

Security Is the Key to Unlocking AI Adoption

Every customer meeting at RSA started with AI. The #1 ask: help us protect it. Sat down with @DivesTech to talk about why security is the unlock for AI adoption, why LLMs alone won't solve it, and what AIDR means for...

By George Kurtz
Neil Armstrong Marvels at Earth's Fragile Beauty From Moon
SocialApr 1, 2026

Neil Armstrong Marvels at Earth's Fragile Beauty From Moon

Astronaut Neil Armstrong on the beauty of earth as seen from the surface of the moon https://t.co/kT6pCfTzSt

By Vala Afshar
Artemis 2 Launch Window Nears: Range Go, 80% Weather Favorability
SocialApr 1, 2026

Artemis 2 Launch Window Nears: Range Go, 80% Weather Favorability

A view of Artemis 2 from the KSC press site. Range is go and weather is still 80% favorable for launch during the two-hour window. https://t.co/PdQs3jS1sj

By Jeff Foust
Mirror Windows PC to TV via Chromecast—No Chrome Needed
SocialApr 1, 2026

Mirror Windows PC to TV via Chromecast—No Chrome Needed

Want to mirror your Windows PC display onto a big television? Skip Miracast; you can easily connect with almost every brand using Chromecast, even if you don't have Google Chrome installed. Here's how, step by step, with a @Vizio TV......

By Dave Taylor
Locked Drone Frequencies Risk Jamming, Undermine Effectiveness
SocialApr 1, 2026

Locked Drone Frequencies Risk Jamming, Undermine Effectiveness

This is a potentially significant issue with the adoption of cheap UAS. Some UAS provided by Western companies to Ukraine only worked on a specific frequency, and the companies did not allow Ukrainians to change it or make other modifications....

By Rob Lee
NAD+ Decline Drives Cardiac Aging; NR Restores Rhythm
SocialApr 1, 2026

NAD+ Decline Drives Cardiac Aging; NR Restores Rhythm

NAD+ controls circadian rhythmicity during cardiac aging https://t.co/NNVx94IIC8 Fig. 2: Cardiac NAD+ decreases with aging, with restoration by supplementation with nicotinamide riboside. https://t.co/z4uSqKrYjR

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
AI Citation Tool Can Hallucinate References—Always Verify
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Citation Tool Can Hallucinate References—Always Verify

I built a reference retrieval agent w/ multiple verification steps to pull citations directly from PubMed & send straight to my Paperpile. I still always check citations & good thing I do—it hallucinated 4 refs that magically obviated the need for...

By Angela Rasmussen
NASA Clears Artemis 2 Launch After FTS Fix
SocialApr 1, 2026

NASA Clears Artemis 2 Launch After FTS Fix

An update from NASA on the flight termination system (FTS) issue: the range is now go for the Artemis 2 launch.

By Jeff Foust
Artemis II Launch Paused to Verify Safety System
SocialApr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch Paused to Verify Safety System

NASA/Artemis update as of 5pmET: Although the countdown to today’s Artemis II launch is continuing to progress, the Eastern Range has identified an issue that they are currently working to resolve related to their communication with the flight termination system. The...

By Ed Ludlow
Set Clear Renewal Terms to Prevent Negotiation Nightmares
SocialApr 1, 2026

Set Clear Renewal Terms to Prevent Negotiation Nightmares

Founders: Your contract should have clear renewal terms: - Auto-renewal with 60-day opt-out - Maximum annual price increase - Minimum seat commitments Avoid renewal negotiation nightmares before they start.

By Pete Kazanjy
AI Evaluates How MLB's New Ball‑Strike System Performs
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Evaluates How MLB's New Ball‑Strike System Performs

#AI on deck: Assessing impact of MLB's new ball-strike system by Louis DiPietro @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/FUUOAYx7Vm #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/7E5uRfDggI

By Ron van Loon
Apollo 8 Saved 1968; Artemis II Hopes to Save 2026
SocialApr 1, 2026

Apollo 8 Saved 1968; Artemis II Hopes to Save 2026

On my first Christmas Eve, Apollo 8 orbited The Moon and ‘saved 1968’. Good luck to Artemis II and may you save 2026! https://t.co/vVNXyenwHG

By Brian Cox
Airwallex Turned Down $1.2B, Built $8B Empire
SocialApr 1, 2026

Airwallex Turned Down $1.2B, Built $8B Empire

In 2018, Stripe offered $1.2B for Airwallex. They refused and built an $8B company instead. Here's how they did it👇

By Ryan Allis
Meta’s March Bug Skews Click‑only Attribution, Hurting Optimization
SocialApr 1, 2026

Meta’s March Bug Skews Click‑only Attribution, Hurting Optimization

I think this is a good visualization for the impact of TWO major Meta items in March. 1. An overspend bug that occurred on Sunday 3/16. Spend spiked against 0 reported value. (lots of refund coming) 2. The changes to click based...

By Taylor Holiday
KubeCon EU Highlights AI Surge, GitOps, Sovereignty
SocialApr 1, 2026

KubeCon EU Highlights AI Surge, GitOps, Sovereignty

I'm seeing some KubeCon EU recaps trickling out. This one from Intuit Engineering looks at the AI blitz, open source challenges, GitOps advances, sovereignty, and more. https://t.co/tTaMhZXIGx https://t.co/0rfCH0GJcS

By Richard Seroter
Artemis II Countdown Continues Despite Flight Termination Issue
SocialApr 1, 2026

Artemis II Countdown Continues Despite Flight Termination Issue

Artemis II update: An issue with the Flight Termination System is being worked, but the countdown is proceeding.

By Marcia Smith
Saudi Arabia Adds 7.8 GW Solar Capacity in 2025
SocialApr 1, 2026

Saudi Arabia Adds 7.8 GW Solar Capacity in 2025

Saudi Arabia adds around 7.8 GW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/WGmXqbJ7ty https://t.co/vbc6qMP2wS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Only 1% Worry About AI Vulnerability Apocalypse
SocialApr 1, 2026

Only 1% Worry About AI Vulnerability Apocalypse

So why nobody (well, maybe <1%) care about the coming AI-powered vulnerability apocalypse? (ref @unpromptedconf vs #RSAC discussions, cc @gadievron ) #question

By Dr. Anton Chuvakin
Columbia Engineers Create Self‑Repairing, Self‑Upgrading Robots
SocialApr 1, 2026

Columbia Engineers Create Self‑Repairing, Self‑Upgrading Robots

Self-Repairing, Self-Upgrading #Robots Developed at Columbia #Engineering by @tweetciiiim #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/3ovnUfe9IR

By Ron van Loon
DIY Hollywood: Pro‑Level Filmmaking Now Cheap
SocialApr 1, 2026

DIY Hollywood: Pro‑Level Filmmaking Now Cheap

Hollywood might be in trouble. Cinema Studio 3.0 is changing the game. Now, regular people can make big, movie-looking scenes right from their own rooms. Higgsfield Cinema Studio 3.0 comes with about 200,000 visual styles, 150 camera moves, and millions of action-scene...

By Hasan Toor
Non‑diabetics Using CGMs Are Just Biohacking Folly
SocialApr 1, 2026

Non‑diabetics Using CGMs Are Just Biohacking Folly

Your reminder that people who don’t have diabetes who wear continuous glucose monitors anyway are very silly people. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/dining/biohacking-diets.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XlA.xdLg.jGmzt2iXTMtd&smid=nytcore-ios-share

By Maris Kreizman
30 Years Later, Inmon’s Data Warehouse Definition Still Holds
SocialApr 1, 2026

30 Years Later, Inmon’s Data Warehouse Definition Still Holds

30+ years of proven patterns. Both still relevant. Inmon (1990): "A subject-oriented, integrated, time-variant, non-volatile collection for management decision-making." https://www.ssp.sh/brain/data-warehouse

By SSP Data
Next‑Gen AI “Lab‑in‑the‑Loop” Launches Today
SocialApr 1, 2026

Next‑Gen AI “Lab‑in‑the‑Loop” Launches Today

For all the great folks advancing medicine and human health through rigorous science + serious applied #AI, here is a next gen “lab in the loop” being released today on 4/1 😜 https://t.co/Li8Bkd9rAQ

By Matt Ocko
Agent 4 Transforms Replit Into a Fully Customizable OS
SocialApr 1, 2026

Agent 4 Transforms Replit Into a Fully Customizable OS

Agent 4 made Replit into an OS of sorts. You can endlessly customize the platform with skills.

By Amjad Masad
AirPods Max 2 Add H2‑Powered Features, Price Still $550
SocialApr 1, 2026

AirPods Max 2 Add H2‑Powered Features, Price Still $550

New AirPods Max 2 just dropped with a few new features thanks to the H2 chip inside. That means: 1.5x better noise cancellation Adaptive Audio Conversation Awareness Live Translation Voice Isolation Camera Remote Lossless Audio via USB-C Would you drop $550 on a pair? #apple #airpods

By Judner Aura (UrAvgConsumer)
Unused Phone Clips Prove I Don’t Need DJI Pocket 3
SocialApr 1, 2026

Unused Phone Clips Prove I Don’t Need DJI Pocket 3

I have been trying to convince myself that I should get the dji pocket 3, and this weekend confirmed I absolutely do not need it because all these clips on my phone are just sitting there. 🥴

By Lo Nicolas
Ahrefs Traffic Value Proves SEO Success Timeline
SocialApr 1, 2026

Ahrefs Traffic Value Proves SEO Success Timeline

Ahrefs traffic value is still an excellent SEO leading indicator. I bet you can tell when this client started working with me 😎 https://t.co/e9my8JP4uP

By Gaetano DiNardi
IVNS1ABP Mutation Triggers Premature Aging and Neurodegeneration
SocialApr 1, 2026

IVNS1ABP Mutation Triggers Premature Aging and Neurodegeneration

A mutation in the IVNS1ABP gene causes a new disease combining premature aging and severe neurological decline by disrupting cell scaffolding, leading to DNA damage and “zombie-like” senescent cells. https://t.co/xtDrjy72h4

By Liz Parrish
AI Can Fully Replace PR, Not Just Augment It
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Can Fully Replace PR, Not Just Augment It

Not an April Fool's Joke (at least, I'll bet money it isn't). A restructuring firm got a big assignment. FT tried to reach their PR contact (see https://t.co/GWy2ksZUgr ). No record of her anywhere. AI said the headshot was 97%...

By Jen Spencer
Media Scale Comes From Data, Not Headcount
SocialApr 1, 2026

Media Scale Comes From Data, Not Headcount

$100M with 30 people MarketBeat does $50M/year with 19 employees... @MediaKing thinks he can get to $100M with 30... "To go from a million subscribers to two... you don't actually produce more content. You just don't need more people." Scalable media businesses aren't...

By Ross Simmonds
Experts Demand Google Ban AI Videos for Children
SocialApr 1, 2026

Experts Demand Google Ban AI Videos for Children

Oh boy -> Child development experts have demanded that Google prohibit AI-generated videos from being shown to young viewers on its video platforms YouTube and YouTube Kids, and halt investments in using AI-generated videos for children “This content, riddled with...

By Glenn Gabe
Generative BI Amplifies Your Foundation: Scale Intelligence, Not Chaos
SocialApr 1, 2026

Generative BI Amplifies Your Foundation: Scale Intelligence, Not Chaos

Generative BI doesn’t accelerate everything. It compresses friction. But here’s the truth: It amplifies whatever it sits on top of. Strong foundation → intelligence at scale Weak foundation → chaos at scale That’s the inflection point. Article 2/4: https://t.co/E4BYVwebSq https://t.co/n2mvvezbl7

By Giuliano Liguori
US May Push Tencent Gaming Divestiture Over Privacy Risks
SocialApr 1, 2026

US May Push Tencent Gaming Divestiture Over Privacy Risks

The FT reported earlier this month that the Trump administration is considering forcing Tencent to divest certain gaming assets over security concerns. The notion that gaming assets, particularly mobile gaming assets, could be useful in user-level profiling is not implausible; recall...

By Eric Seufert
Massive Physical AI Hub Powers Next‑Gen Robotics
SocialApr 1, 2026

Massive Physical AI Hub Powers Next‑Gen Robotics

Inside a Large-Scale Physical #AI Training Center Powering Next-Gen #Robotics via @ZappyZappy7 #Robots #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #ML https://t.co/YWSNm2MhUU

By Ron van Loon
Renewables Cut Electricity Prices; Fossils Drive Them Up
SocialApr 1, 2026

Renewables Cut Electricity Prices; Fossils Drive Them Up

Which lowers electricity prices, more renewables or more fossil fuels? More wind, solar, geothermal & hydro correlate with lower electricity prices worldwide and across the 50 states. More fossils, nuclear & biomass all independently correlate with higher prices. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yI9vlrRSc7w

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Reprogramming Caps at ~75% Epigenetic Age Reversal
SocialApr 1, 2026

Reprogramming Caps at ~75% Epigenetic Age Reversal

🤣 That’s why we make sure the reprogramming technologies we develop can’t take cells back in epigenetic age more than ~75%

By David Sinclair, PhD
1,000‑plus on Waitlist, Set to Outshine
SocialApr 1, 2026

1,000‑plus on Waitlist, Set to Outshine

Almost 1,000 on the waitlist for https://t.co/LsbMCg34M5 now 👀 Gonna blow all these so called "AI CMO" startups out of the water. https://t.co/N6iMdAlEr3

By Corey Haines
AI On
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI On

AI on X without the jokes: https://t.co/kiuZ7QXLzb Just updated. I'll be back with a report on all the jokes, if that's what you are here for today.

By Robert Scoble
Free Descript Video Editing Course to Replace Bad Tutorials
SocialApr 1, 2026

Free Descript Video Editing Course to Replace Bad Tutorials

Soooooo... how badly do you want to learn Descript for your video editing? I am considering dropping a full course on how to edit in Descript and putting it out for free on YouTube, because the tutorials out there are GARBAGE.

By Amber Figlow
Artemis II Showcases Unity Over Mere Flight Test
SocialApr 1, 2026

Artemis II Showcases Unity Over Mere Flight Test

“Artemis II is far more than a flight test” says RAeS President Elect, Prof Malcolm Macdonald. “It’s a demonstration of what happens when we choose to come together." #NASA #Artemis #ArtemisII #avgeek #spaceflight https://t.co/hDB2MAHbL2 https://t.co/vgVszNi6vJ

By Tim Robinson
SiFly Q12 Breaks Guinness Record with 3‑Hour Electric Flight
SocialApr 1, 2026

SiFly Q12 Breaks Guinness Record with 3‑Hour Electric Flight

SiFly Q12 Sets Guinness World Record with 3+ Hour Electric #Drone Flight via @WevolverApp #Innovation #TechForGood #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech https://t.co/ykU08St3ZE

By Ron van Loon
Hope Artemis Shows Moon Isn't Harsh
SocialApr 1, 2026

Hope Artemis Shows Moon Isn't Harsh

Hopefully Heinlein was wrong and the #Moon is not a harsh mistress 😀 https://t.co/tYoqzuEFzs #Artemis #SpaceExploration #launchday

By Elena Carstoiu
Ramp Launches Controversial Auto‑opt‑in Gamified Points System
SocialApr 1, 2026

Ramp Launches Controversial Auto‑opt‑in Gamified Points System

We built Ramp to save businesses time & money. But we won't build the future of finance by looking backwards. Introducing Rampwards. A gamified points system that goes against everything we stand for. Now available to our 50,000+ customers, who were all...

By Eric Glyman
Thenvoi Solves Broken AI Agent Pipelines
SocialApr 1, 2026

Thenvoi Solves Broken AI Agent Pipelines

Most people building with AI agents are doing it completely wrong. They're duct-taping agents together with point-to-point API calls and wondering why everything breaks. There's a new platform that fixes this at the root level. It's called Thenvoi and it changes how multi-agent...

By Hasan Toor
AI‑Powered ChatPods Offer Guided, Bilingual Student Support
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI‑Powered ChatPods Offer Guided, Bilingual Student Support

💬 @Kira_Learning's ChatPods let students work through problems with guided AI support. 🌎 A student can even switch to Spanish mid-conversation and Kira keeps going. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF

By Monica Burns