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Flying at 34k Ft, Still Crunching AI Workloads
SocialApr 6, 2026

Flying at 34k Ft, Still Crunching AI Workloads

Things I’m doing while flying at 34,000 feet: * Fine-tuning on my DGX Station (SSH) * Running 8 concurrent @cursor_ai cloud agents * Replying to emails * Posting on X

By Matthew Berman
Italy Launches 16 GWh Storage Auction via MACSE
SocialApr 6, 2026

Italy Launches 16 GWh Storage Auction via MACSE

Italy targets 16 GWh storage auction under MACSE scheme #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/sdrh498Niv

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Artemis II Sets New Lunar Distance Record, Witnesses Solar Eclipse
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Sets New Lunar Distance Record, Witnesses Solar Eclipse

Artemis II crew just broke the distance record, surpassing Apollo 13’s 1970 mark. The lunar observation begins at about 2:45 p.m. EDT Orion passes behind the Moon and communications blackout begins at approximately 6:44 p.m. EDT Closest approach occurs at about 7:02 p.m....

By Ed Ludlow
Perfect Prompt Isn't the Secret to Generative AI
SocialApr 6, 2026

Perfect Prompt Isn't the Secret to Generative AI

Debunking the biggest myth in Generative AI: that the secret lies in the perfect prompt https://t.co/itmbaNzBwU via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #Marketing #Leadership #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews https://t.co/hwwvwtodF0

By Tim Hughes
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection, Backs NO FAKES Act
SocialApr 6, 2026

YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection, Backs NO FAKES Act

At @YouTube, we're expanding our automated likeness detection technology to help prominent figures manage unauthorized AI-generated replicas. We’re also proud to work alongside Congress in support of the NO FAKES Act to establish a federal property right that protects your...

By Neal Mohan
New Yorker Probes Sam Altman, Questions ChatGPT’s Sycophancy
SocialApr 6, 2026

New Yorker Probes Sam Altman, Questions ChatGPT’s Sycophancy

The @NewYorker's new story about Sam Altman is very worth reading. @RonanFarrow & @andrewmarantz interviewed 100+ people and reviewed docs about various concerns with Sam & OpenAI. The incisive kicker might also make people ask if ChatGPT's sycophancy is a bug...

By Marty Swant
Fine‑tuning Gemma 4 at 34,000 Ft: Surreal Tech Adventure
SocialApr 6, 2026

Fine‑tuning Gemma 4 at 34,000 Ft: Surreal Tech Adventure

Fine-tuning Gemma 4 on my DGX Station while flying 34,000 feet in the fair is a surreal feeling.

By Matthew Berman
Google Trusts Site, Driving Massive Post‑update Rankings
SocialApr 6, 2026

Google Trusts Site, Driving Massive Post‑update Rankings

https://t.co/g44C5uqw6b seems... trusted by Google. :) Massive gains with the December 2025 broad core update. I'm seeing this when analyzing a client's situation btw. They are everywhere when checking important queries for that client... https://t.co/YDIijP80Sf

By Glenn Gabe
Orion Sets New Record for Human Space Distance
SocialApr 6, 2026

Orion Sets New Record for Human Space Distance

The Orion spacecraft just broke the record for farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth.

By Lance Ulanoff
Artemis II Crew Surpasses Apollo 13, Sets Human Distance Record
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Crew Surpasses Apollo 13, Sets Human Distance Record

Apollo 13 record broken. Artemis II crew now further out in space than any other humans in history.

By Tim Robinson
Focus on One Visible Product; Timing and Margins Win
SocialApr 6, 2026

Focus on One Visible Product; Timing and Margins Win

How to launch an 8 figure ecom product the right way in 2026: 1. If nobody can see your product being used in public (or in a day in the life reel), it won't spread. 2. One product, one obsession. Don’t diversify...

By Davie Fogarty
Astronauts Celebrate Historic Launch with Lovell’s Message and Tribute
SocialApr 6, 2026

Astronauts Celebrate Historic Launch with Lovell’s Message and Tribute

First cry of the day: the late Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell’s pre-recorded message for the crew welcoming them to his neighbourhood Second cry of the day: the crew giving Science Officer Kelsey Young at Mission Control her flowers for preparing...

By Science Sam (Samantha Yammine, PhD)
Artemis II Carries Wright Brothers’ Fabric, Space History Soars
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Carries Wright Brothers’ Fabric, Space History Soars

This is extremely awesome. I also understand that Artemis II is also carrying a small swatch of fabric from the Wright Brothers’ flyer. This is MEGA awesome.

By Mike Dano
Seeing the Moon, Realizing Humans Are Closer Than Expected
SocialApr 6, 2026

Seeing the Moon, Realizing Humans Are Closer Than Expected

Never in my life have I looked up at the moon and known there are humans closer to there than here. https://t.co/IkQlVJf1lS

By Jon Ostrower
Artemis II Crew Set to Break Apollo 13 Distance Record
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Crew Set to Break Apollo 13 Distance Record

10 minutes to when the Artemis II crew passes the Apollo 13 record for furthest distance from Earth for astronauts. Watch on NASA's YouTube at: https://t.co/7JM1ti9vAq

By Marcia Smith
Valuation Hype Blinds Investors; Fundamentals Still Matter
SocialApr 6, 2026

Valuation Hype Blinds Investors; Fundamentals Still Matter

Startuping is hard. Bolt, the one-click checkout turned financial “super app," raised nearly $1B, and hit an $11B valuation. Now it's cut a third of its staff, struggling to pay contractors, and its app has 5,000 downloads with mostly one-star reviews. Capital...

By Lex Sokolin
AI, Values, and Trust: Rebuilding College Sports Media
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI, Values, and Trust: Rebuilding College Sports Media

Wrote a little bit this morning about AI in media and college sports administration...as well as values, service, and how to get fans (and readers) to trust you again. https://t.co/3aG47EVBNr

By Matt Brown
Design for Decades: Ensure Solar Project Longevity
SocialApr 6, 2026

Design for Decades: Ensure Solar Project Longevity

Designing for decades: Tips for long-term solar project success #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/XUkwZBzW1C

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Artemis II Moon Shot Dwarfs Consumer Camera Capture
SocialApr 6, 2026

Artemis II Moon Shot Dwarfs Consumer Camera Capture

I compared Artemis II mission's historic dark side of the moon photo with my Sony Alpha A6000, and the differences just blew me away https://www.techradar.com/cameras/i-compared-artemis-ii-missions-historic-dark-side-of-the-moon-photo-with-my-sony-alpha-a6000-and-the-differences-just-blew-me-away

By Lance Ulanoff
HR Demands Impossible Experience for Brand‑new Tech
SocialApr 6, 2026

HR Demands Impossible Experience for Brand‑new Tech

The Evil HR Lady when you don’t have 5 years of experience with a technology that’s only been out for one year

By The Random Recruiter
Gemma 31B Runs Locally: High Quality, Very Slow
SocialApr 6, 2026

Gemma 31B Runs Locally: High Quality, Very Slow

got Gemma 4 31B on my mac... at ~10k tokens input it does struggle quite a bit to give me a response, the fans are getting pretty loud. Finished answering in 6 min 52 sec. Quality wise, it's good. Super slow, but...

By Oleg Ciubotaru
Building AI Tools for Viral UGC Marketing
SocialApr 6, 2026

Building AI Tools for Viral UGC Marketing

As you know, coding now is not a problem. So... I'm going deep into UGC and MARKETING. Build tools to help me build viral content for Instagram/TikTok. Showing progress on real use-cases, what works and what doesn’t. The project is a...

By Andy Marushko
Semrush Data Shows Unusual Turkey Traffic Spike Anomaly
SocialApr 6, 2026

Semrush Data Shows Unusual Turkey Traffic Spike Anomaly

OK, let's talk turkey. No really, I mean the country. :) Semrush data looks very wonky for the country. Every site I'm checking surged through the roof for Turkey, but not for other countries. There must be some type of...

By Glenn Gabe
Today's Top Marketing AI News From Leading Sources
SocialApr 6, 2026

Today's Top Marketing AI News From Leading Sources

Top #Marketing #AI News Stories from today: https://t.co/z8PnQXTKJg Top stories from @martechismktg @verge @DigiMarketingWF @iAdvanceSnrCare @sejournal @CenturionShow @SmartBrief @Oracle @Digiday and more. https://t.co/gyQQgUXRJU

By Tom Pick
AI Lab Leaders Warn of Job Losses
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Lab Leaders Warn of Job Losses

The heads of the big AI labs continue to insist that their products are going to take all your jobs, and also pose various catastrophic risks

By Noah Smith
Tailor Your Prompt Style to Each AI Tool
SocialApr 6, 2026

Tailor Your Prompt Style to Each AI Tool

Prompting isn’t one-size-fits-all. 🧠 This cheat sheet nails it: ChatGPT = instructor style ✅ Perplexity = research analyst style 🔍 Grok = candid friend style 😄 Gemini = project planner style 📌 Match the prompt to the tool → better outputs, faster. 🚀 What’s your favorite prompt...

By Giuliano Liguori
AI Dev Tools Converge on Orchestration Across Environments
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Dev Tools Converge on Orchestration Across Environments

All the AI dev tools vendor are betting on orchestration. Where does that surface live? The terminal, like Claude Code? Sandalone desktop app like Codex? As part of the IDE like Antigravity and Cursor? @janakiramm takes a good look worth checking...

By Richard Seroter
Tesla Autopilot Saves Millions, Yet Still Faces Lawsuits
SocialApr 6, 2026

Tesla Autopilot Saves Millions, Yet Still Faces Lawsuits

Tesla self-driving saves a lot of lives – the statistics are unequivocal. That doesn’t mean it’s perfect, of course. Even when we improve safety 10X, saving 90% of the million lives lost in auto accidents every year, Tesla will still...

By Elon Musk
AI Endorses User Actions 49% More than Humans, Even Harmful
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Endorses User Actions 49% More than Humans, Even Harmful

Stanford published a study in Science on LLMs that found that AI affirmed users' actions 49% more often than humans on average, including in cases involving deception, illegality, and other harms https://t.co/okEHzfkwTG #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews

By Tim Hughes
Big Tech AI's Water and Energy Toll Sparks Scrutiny
SocialApr 6, 2026

Big Tech AI's Water and Energy Toll Sparks Scrutiny

Ignoring the environmental impacts of Big Tech’s AI push is lunacy. Investors & communities are right to question @amazon, @Microsoft, @Google, etc., on their surging water and energy usage Via @JessopReuters, @ValerieVolco, @Tech_Correspond, @Reuters https://t.co/eUtosmT1Ky

By Sigi Osagie
Meta to Open‑source some AI Models, Not All.
SocialApr 6, 2026

Meta to Open‑source some AI Models, Not All.

Scoop: Meta will still open-source AI models — just not all of them via @inafried https://t.co/fBELUAG0tj

By Sara Fischer
Use Reddit Trends Data to Boost SEO Insights
SocialApr 6, 2026

Use Reddit Trends Data to Boost SEO Insights

Are you using Reddit Pro? -> How to use Reddit Trends data for SEO *Topic Ideas *Brand sentiment *Monitor competitors *Trends and popularity https://t.co/rCR4e4Lk9j via @seosmarty https://t.co/GMd5sR5w28

By Glenn Gabe
Diabetes Drug Replicates Exercise Effects in Prostate Cancer Patients
SocialApr 6, 2026

Diabetes Drug Replicates Exercise Effects in Prostate Cancer Patients

How a Diabetes Drug May Echo the Benefits of Exercise in Prostate Cancer Care “From a clinical standpoint, seeing a metabolic signal that mirrors what we associate with intense exercise was striking… For patients whose treatments or symptoms limit physical activity,...

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Meta Should Add LED Privacy Indicator to Glasses
SocialApr 6, 2026

Meta Should Add LED Privacy Indicator to Glasses

Meta should do the following to enhance the privacy standing of its Ray Ban Meta smart glasses. 1. Create an non-intrusive Personal mode that doesn't take pictures or videos 2. When the Personal mode is off, turn on the bright...

By Growth Value Investing
FSD: Should've Braked Yet Handled Situation Impressively
SocialApr 6, 2026

FSD: Should've Braked Yet Handled Situation Impressively

I am become the middle man. Everyone is taking one side or the other, but I believe both are true: 1) FSD should've braked immediately 2) FSD handled whatever it saw inside remarkably well. I know you can't do it, hold two...

By Jaan
Global Internet Needs Global Governance, Says EU Delegate
SocialApr 6, 2026

Global Internet Needs Global Governance, Says EU Delegate

Too late to post about SXSW? One more highlight: I sat down with @RuthBajada (Deputy Head of the EU Delegation) and talked about AI, digital work, and building responsibly. Hot take: The internet is global. The rules shaping it should be too. Thank...

By Shira Lazar
Lunar Flyby Footage Falls Short: Here’s Why
SocialApr 6, 2026

Lunar Flyby Footage Falls Short: Here’s Why

You're probably going to be disappointed with the video imagery of the lunar flyby. Here's why: https://t.co/20YF81w0uA

By Eric Berger
Talk to Customers, Not Just Social Media Echo Chambers
SocialApr 6, 2026

Talk to Customers, Not Just Social Media Echo Chambers

I've coached 200+ store owners. Here's the pattern: The ones who spent all day on Twitter and in Discord groups failed. The ones who spent all day talking to their customers won. Your echo chamber isn't your market. Trust nothing.

By Kamil Sattar
Testing Confirms 23-Year-Old Solar Modules Viable Again
SocialApr 6, 2026

Testing Confirms 23-Year-Old Solar Modules Viable Again

Extensive testing validates reuse of 23-year-old second-life polycrystalline solar modules #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/BZkqSLR2WW

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Instagram Launches TikTok‑style Shop, Reshaping Influencer Marketing
SocialApr 6, 2026

Instagram Launches TikTok‑style Shop, Reshaping Influencer Marketing

Instagram just copied a big TikTok feature. Meta now has their own TikTok Shop. It’s either gonna ruin Instagram… Or revolutionize Influencer Marketing… https://t.co/wnlWi5RDr7

By Jack Appleby
Three Wins Required: Tech, Business, Procurement—Skip One, Deal Stalls
SocialApr 6, 2026

Three Wins Required: Tech, Business, Procurement—Skip One, Deal Stalls

Founders: Every enterprise deal needs three closes: 1. Technical win (product fit) 2. Business win (ROI/value) 3. Procurement win (terms/price) Skip one, watch deals stall at the finish line.

By Pete Kazanjy
AI Will Serve as First-Line Support, Not Replace Therapists
SocialApr 6, 2026

AI Will Serve as First-Line Support, Not Replace Therapists

Simply put, #AI won't replace therapists, but it will absolutely become the first line of support for many people who otherwise would have no access to care—so governance and guardrails matter more than ever. #health #healthcare https://t.co/aCaFxLV5kI

By Jon Warner
Resveratrol Alters Sperm Epigenetics, Boosts Offspring Metabolism
SocialApr 6, 2026

Resveratrol Alters Sperm Epigenetics, Boosts Offspring Metabolism

CRAZY IF TRUE PAPER: A new study in mice reports that resveratrol intake by old male mice (or directly treating their sperm) changes the metabolism of embryos & pups, "potentially through alterations in sperm telomere length and epigenetic modifications"...

By David Sinclair, PhD
OpenAI News Overload? Essential Rundown for Newcomer Subscribers
SocialApr 6, 2026

OpenAI News Overload? Essential Rundown for Newcomer Subscribers

too much openai news to keep track of. here's my rundown for paying Newcomer subscribers https://t.co/xBTfwBop9W

By Eric Newcomer
Voice AI Secures Over $1B Funding in January
SocialApr 6, 2026

Voice AI Secures Over $1B Funding in January

Voice AI had a stellar first quarter, with startups getting more than $1.88 million in funding in voice and voice-related startups. January was the biggest month with over $1 billion in funding My story in the newsletter: https://t.co/xanR263SOd

By Ivan Mehta
Meta-Analyses Reveal Psychedelics Boost Brain Circuits
SocialApr 6, 2026

Meta-Analyses Reveal Psychedelics Boost Brain Circuits

Two systematic, meta-analyses on psychedelic drugs today Brain Circuit Function @NatureMedicine https://t.co/nBmjreYEXU Depression @NatMentHealth https://t.co/zJR06AsC0Z https://t.co/qpWdjzBR4D

By Eric Topol
Tesla Business Superchargers Expand with Discounted V3s in Kansas
SocialApr 6, 2026

Tesla Business Superchargers Expand with Discounted V3s in Kansas

"It was some of the last V3s being sold at a discount to move stock." Tesla Supercharger for Business grows with rare V3 site in Belleville, Kansas Read on EVwire: https://t.co/e5hIoqYGOZ by @ResidentSponge

By Jaan
New ROS Guide Adds Outpost Thermal-Control System
SocialApr 6, 2026

New ROS Guide Adds Outpost Thermal-Control System

Expanding our exclusive technical guide to the ROS complex with the introduction to the outpost's thermal-control system (subscription). CONTEXT: Home page for the ROS project: https://t.co/81bSOWHp9D https://t.co/upduOMWNYd

By Anatoly Zak
Cell Senescence Drives Cancer Risk, Yet Can Be Modulated
SocialApr 6, 2026

Cell Senescence Drives Cancer Risk, Yet Can Be Modulated

Cell senescence and how it predisposes to cancer, no less how we may be able to modulate it. An outstanding @CellCellPress review https://t.co/bmAXOS1Ybz

By Eric Topol