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FDA Threatens Unprecedented Ban Lift on Untested Injectables
SocialApr 1, 2026

FDA Threatens Unprecedented Ban Lift on Untested Injectables

If FDA does this, which is highly likely succumbing to pressure from RFK Jr, it crosses a new red line and, as far as I know, is unprecedented. Lifting a ban on drugs that are injected into the bloodstream without...

By Eric Topol
Scaling Quality Early Literacy Through AI-Powered One‑On‑One Support
SocialApr 1, 2026

Scaling Quality Early Literacy Through AI-Powered One‑On‑One Support

The biggest barrier to solving early literacy? Our latest guest on Class Disrupted argues that it’s how we scale good instruction without losing sight of relationships. Diane Tavenner and I sat down with @mattpasternack, CEO of @once_reading, an AI-powered software...

By Michael B. Horn
Cost per New Customer Reveals Winning Creative
SocialApr 1, 2026

Cost per New Customer Reveals Winning Creative

> open Meta Ads Manager > go to your active campaigns > pull the breakdown by creative > if you're tracking new vs. returning customers, filter for new customer conversions only > sort by cost per result > that number...

By Kody Nordquist
Six Weeks Into First Agentic AI Implementation Success
SocialApr 1, 2026

Six Weeks Into First Agentic AI Implementation Success

Update: 6 weeks into our first Agentic AI implementation for a client by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/OPnOLtxVTY @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #SalesEnablement #Marketing #Leadership #MarketingStrategy #ArtificialIntelligence https://t.co/r1AOYYGLYr

By Tim Hughes
Artemis 2 Awaits Moon Launch at Dawn
SocialApr 1, 2026

Artemis 2 Awaits Moon Launch at Dawn

Sunrise behind the Artemis 2 rocket, poised To launch to the moon. #artemisii #sls #nasa #sunrise

By Josh Dinner
Notebook LM Outperforms CoCounsel when You Supply Sources
SocialApr 1, 2026

Notebook LM Outperforms CoCounsel when You Supply Sources

“Been using Notebook LM more than CoCounsel. I think it's better at finding the "needle in the haystack." If you load your own sources, it's more accurate…The tradeoff is that you have to give it the sources yourself.” 👀 - this...

By Andrew Arruda
First Woman Launches to Moon Today – Watch Live
SocialApr 1, 2026

First Woman Launches to Moon Today – Watch Live

The first woman in history is flying to the Moon today. 💅🏼🚀💕 The launch window opens at 6:24 pm EST. Watch live on nasa.gov

By Kate Magill (ThePlaneKate)
Neural Networks Replaced Hand‑Coded Rules in AI
SocialApr 1, 2026

Neural Networks Replaced Hand‑Coded Rules in AI

For decades, attempts at AI tried to write down all the rules (when someone types this, respond that). What changed when artificial neural networks were introduced? Join me with Tom Griffiths (@cocosci_lab), author of "The Laws of Thought" https://t.co/1KGaR3tfym https://t.co/JMhlNRLYwf

By David Eagleman
CrowdStrike Becomes AI Era’s Core Security Layer
SocialApr 1, 2026

CrowdStrike Becomes AI Era’s Core Security Layer

AI-driven cyberattacks are scaling rapidly — and $CRWD is positioning itself as a core security layer for the AI era AI is not only increasing attack volume, but also redefining how attacks are executed. Security is shifting from reactive to autonomous. $CRWD...

By Sergey CYW
New App Maps Porta Potties for Runners
SocialApr 1, 2026

New App Maps Porta Potties for Runners

I have discovered an app that maps porta potties and public restrooms. You're welcome, runners 🤣 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/portadash/id6755355109

By Jason Fitzgerald (Strength Running)
AI Handles Tasks; Humans Make the Decisions
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Handles Tasks; Humans Make the Decisions

Look The debate is always the same: • Automation vs humans • Efficiency vs empathy • Cost vs culture Claude Max can write code, analyze data, draft memos, summarize meetings What work actually needs human judgment? Hire Claude for leverage Hire humans for decisions

By Lex Sokolin
Recruiters Reject Resumes Based on Buzzword Count
SocialApr 1, 2026

Recruiters Reject Resumes Based on Buzzword Count

Recruiters trying to figure out if your resume has the optimized amount of buzzwords before automatically rejecting your resume

By The Random Recruiter
Structured Founder Interviews And
SocialApr 1, 2026

Structured Founder Interviews And

Treating LinkedIn like a blog dumping ground? That’s why you’re getting crickets. Clarify flipped the playbook: • 30-min weekly founder interviews • AI-assisted content assembly • POV-driven posts based on real data Engagement skyrocketed. So did qualified leads. https://t.co/QCFIQkX8hv

By Ross Simmonds
AI Lacks Humanity; Can't Write Authentic Fiction
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Lacks Humanity; Can't Write Authentic Fiction

To me, the whole debate on should writers be using AI to write fiction is answered in the new @ArmchairExpPod with @michaelpollan: https://t.co/IREKnjqMGm You wouldn't ask a calculator to explain to you what it feels like to get your heart broken....

By Kaleigh Moore
AI Detects Its Own Signature, Exposing Authorship
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Detects Its Own Signature, Exposing Authorship

Every contributed piece I get I run in reverse through AI to ask AI if AI wrote it, and not the author. AI can pickup on its own signature. This is the world we now live in.

By Christina Farr
Bird‑like Robots Deliver Superior Flexibility over Drones
SocialApr 1, 2026

Bird‑like Robots Deliver Superior Flexibility over Drones

Bird‑like #Robots promise greater flexibility and control than #Drones by Kitta MacPherson @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/xo6gI7k9Cn #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/m6rEo46qBc

By Ron van Loon
Claude Code Thread Mixes Truth with Provocation
SocialApr 1, 2026

Claude Code Thread Mixes Truth with Provocation

That "I reverse-engineered Claude Code" thread is going viral. I use Claude Code everyday. Half the observations are legit. The "employee-only secret fixes" framing is designed to make you angry. https://t.co/13O7ehs5h8 https://t.co/rgkIwSp7Jl

By Ming Tang
AI Teams Must Prioritize Privacy, QA, and UX
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Teams Must Prioritize Privacy, QA, and UX

RT Most AI agent teams obsess over models and code, but ignore the hard stuff: data privacy, QA, and UX experiments. That's where innovation (and risk) really lives. #AI #DataPrivacy #UX #QA @Star_CIO https://t.co/1JJW0fGZaG

By Isaac Sacolick
AI-Focused Positioning Drives Nvidia’s Massive Outperformance over AMD
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI-Focused Positioning Drives Nvidia’s Massive Outperformance over AMD

Nvidia vs AMD over the last 5 years: NVDA: +1,158% AMD: +157% Same industry… completely different outcomes. The difference? Positioning around the AI boom. The market rewards companies that dominate trends—not just participate in them.

By Cerv Harris | Stocks • Invest • Finance
Replace Inflated OTE with Real Median Earnings Data
SocialApr 1, 2026

Replace Inflated OTE with Real Median Earnings Data

Everyone loves a $350K+ OTE… until they realize it’s mostly fiction. I’ve spent the last year mulling on a solution. No April Fools joke here. I'm dead serious. Here's the dirty secret with OTE (on track earnings) assumes you hit 100% of...

By Brian LaManna
Start with the Problem, Then Let AI Refine Your Draft
SocialApr 1, 2026

Start with the Problem, Then Let AI Refine Your Draft

Top Actionable AI Tips For Marketers [PDF Cheatsheet]: Rule #0: Start with the PROBLEM, not the tech. If you can't name the task in one sentence, you aren't ready yet. 1. Examples beat perfect prompts. Every time. The #1 research-backed tip is "few-shot learning":...

By Britney Muller
Only One Nation Has Landed Humans on the Moon
SocialApr 1, 2026

Only One Nation Has Landed Humans on the Moon

Not to throw my adorable and clever students under the bus, but I asked a group of over 30 college students how many countries have put a human on the Moon. Not one student knew for sure, but most suspected...

By Janna Levin
Scale Changes 3PL Needs: Complexity Outpaces Tech
SocialApr 1, 2026

Scale Changes 3PL Needs: Complexity Outpaces Tech

The 3PL that's right for a $1M brand is wrong for a $10M brand. Not because the technology can't keep up. Most modern WMS platforms handle volume increases fine. What many can't handle is the workflow complexity that comes with how...

By Joe Spisak
Long Forms Drive 27% Abandonment; FormShift Solves
SocialApr 1, 2026

Long Forms Drive 27% Abandonment; FormShift Solves

I spent today researching which industries have the longest forms. Healthcare patient intake: 15-30+ fields Insurance applications: 20-40+ fields Mortgage apps: 30-50+ fields 27% of users abandon forms because they're too long. This is exactly what I'm building FormShift to fix.

By Flavio Amiel
Agents, Not Apps, Will Drive the Next AI Shift
SocialApr 1, 2026

Agents, Not Apps, Will Drive the Next AI Shift

The AI headline this week: valuations and superapps. The signal underneath: autonomous agents moving from cloud inference to persistent local execution. The locus of control is shifting from apps to agent layers. Most architects aren't watching closely enough.

By Yves Mulkers
ER Binding Sites in MCF7 Cells Span 1,000–20,000
SocialApr 1, 2026

ER Binding Sites in MCF7 Cells Span 1,000–20,000

If I told you the answer to “How many ER binding sites are in MCF7 cells?” is anywhere between 1,000 and 20,000—would you believe me?

By Ming Tang
Robot Executes Perfect Webster Backflip
SocialApr 1, 2026

Robot Executes Perfect Webster Backflip

This #Robot Just Nailed a Seamless Webster Backflip by @XRoboHub #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation https://t.co/nDQuMTjWJP

By Ron van Loon
Artemis II Fueling Begins at Kennedy, Launch Day Overview
SocialApr 1, 2026

Artemis II Fueling Begins at Kennedy, Launch Day Overview

Fueling has started at Kennedy Space Center. Here’s a rundown of all the big events for Artemis II launch day. https://t.co/avBdoxvMmi

By Stephen Clark
StreamNative Turns Kafka Company with Lakehouse Foundation
SocialApr 1, 2026

StreamNative Turns Kafka Company with Lakehouse Foundation

It's April 1st and I have an announcement: @streamnativeio is a @apachekafka company now. Yes, the Pulsar people. We took Apache Kafka 4.2 and gave it a lakehouse foundation. Topics = Iceberg tables. 10x cheaper. Zero code changes. https://t.co/Waj3eO8BoZ

By Sijie Guo
UX Now Means AI Augmenting Human Decisions
SocialApr 1, 2026

UX Now Means AI Augmenting Human Decisions

A great user experience now means choreographing interactions where AI augments human decision-making, not just responds. https://t.co/DHHHDpmuo1

By Brett King
AI Speed Costs: Growing Cognitive Debt and Lost Insight
SocialApr 1, 2026

AI Speed Costs: Growing Cognitive Debt and Lost Insight

I went all in on AI early. And after a while, something felt off I'd lean on it to handle the hard thinking for me. Draft the strategy. Decide the angle. Structure the argument. It was faster, sure. But when I...

By Tiago Forte
Window Functions Rank without Collapsing Rows
SocialApr 1, 2026

Window Functions Rank without Collapsing Rows

SQL tip GROUP BY collapses your rows. Sometimes you need the ranking without losing the detail. That's what window functions do. PARTITION BY region restarts the ranking for each region. ORDER BY total_spend DESC puts the highest spender at rank 1. Every row stays intact....

By Karina | Python | Excel | Stats | DataScience | DataAnalytics
Finland's Lappeenranta AI Hub Matches Three Hyperscalers' Power
SocialApr 1, 2026

Finland's Lappeenranta AI Hub Matches Three Hyperscalers' Power

What to know about plans for one of Europe’s largest AI data centres “The facility in Lappeenranta, Finland 🇫🇮will offer up to 310 megawatts of power, the same as three hyperscaler data centres.” https://t.co/tvYvZDo6mF https://t.co/tDTsB2Bw4L

By Glen Gilmore
Allbirds' Rapid Overexpansion Doomed Its Core Brand
SocialApr 1, 2026

Allbirds' Rapid Overexpansion Doomed Its Core Brand

I think Allbirds failed because they tried to do too much and grow too fast too soon and that left them scrambling to make up revenue as a publicly traded company. I think being public was a crash grab for...

By David Herrmann
Smart Robot Transforms Precision Pesticide Application
SocialApr 1, 2026

Smart Robot Transforms Precision Pesticide Application

Smart Fumigation #Robot Revolutionizes Precision Pesticide Application by @MarchUnofficial #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/aWGCm4jYFX

By Ron van Loon
Energy Shock Accelerates Global Shift to Electrification
SocialApr 1, 2026

Energy Shock Accelerates Global Shift to Electrification

One month in to the war, some people are ready to call it. This energy shock will accelerate the world to a cleaner, more electrified future. “Electrification will be seen as the shock absorber.” https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/opinion/oil-crisis-iran-electric-solar.html

By Akshat Rathi
Gig Workers Teach Humanoid Robots From Their Homes
SocialApr 1, 2026

Gig Workers Teach Humanoid Robots From Their Homes

The gig workers who are training humanoid robots at home | MIT Technology Review https://t.co/BYXaUmZJJ2

By Chuck Brooks
Battery Costs Fell 99% in Three Decades
SocialApr 1, 2026

Battery Costs Fell 99% in Three Decades

The price of batteries have declined by 99% in the last three decades. The battery cells in a standard electric car today cost around $5,000. In 1991, those same cells would have cost nearly $600,000. https://t.co/uxbTqmfsLn

By Vala Afshar
Biotech's Confidence Game Masks Uncertainty and Risk
SocialApr 1, 2026

Biotech's Confidence Game Masks Uncertainty and Risk

The Confidence Game in Biotech | Ep. 972 https://t.co/RyMgyMVr54 [ 01:12 ] when that trial works [ 01:30 ] manufactured certainty trap [ 02:02 ] linear mental model failure [ 02:33 ] relay race of risk [ 03:31 ] durability risk reality [ 05:29 ] compressing uncertainty...

By BowTiedBiotech
Quantum Computers Require Far Fewer Resources to Crack Encryption
SocialApr 1, 2026

Quantum Computers Require Far Fewer Resources to Crack Encryption

Quantum computers need vastly fewer resources than thought to break vital encryption - Ars Technica https://t.co/pLuvHMFLOP

By Chuck Brooks
Net Zero Overlooks Mining Impacts of Renewable Batteries
SocialApr 1, 2026

Net Zero Overlooks Mining Impacts of Renewable Batteries

“But net zero ignores the mining required for batteries and metals for renewables” Let me introduce you to a Life Cycle Analysis.

By Appalachian Naturalist (Calvin)
Meta Adds Event‑linked Reels Ads for Instant Cultural Relevance
SocialApr 1, 2026

Meta Adds Event‑linked Reels Ads for Instant Cultural Relevance

Meta is expanding Reels trending ads with content lineups tied to major events, including Fashion Week, F1, Black Friday, and NFL games, plus new categories like TV & Movies and Travel. Brands get a more targeted way to show up...

By Lindsey Gamble
Learn Sports Nutrition Anywhere with MySportScience Academy
SocialApr 1, 2026

Learn Sports Nutrition Anywhere with MySportScience Academy

What is mysportscience academy? https://t.co/RVRaegAZtE mysportscience academy is a sport nutrition online learning platform for anyone interested in developing their sports nutrition knowledge. Interested? Start your journey today... https://t.co/eedXNe0u7U

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
HR Won’t Disappear Despite Rise of Agentic
SocialApr 1, 2026

HR Won’t Disappear Despite Rise of Agentic

Josh Bersin: ‘We’re not going to lose the HR department’ because of agentic AI @UNLEASHgroup https://t.co/s9QVBq0SQS #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #FutureofHR

By Dave Millner
Revolut’s $6B Revenue Masks Four Hidden Fault Lines
SocialApr 1, 2026

Revolut’s $6B Revenue Masks Four Hidden Fault Lines

Revolut: $6B revenue. 38% margins. The North Star of banking. I found four fault lines that the earnings release doesn't mention. Full analysis on Substack / Subscribe 👇 https://t.co/kJ1iPnoooe https://t.co/B0plPkOngz

By Efi Pylarinou
Google Pushes AI Mode Into Default All Tab
SocialApr 1, 2026

Google Pushes AI Mode Into Default All Tab

Whoa, this is a big change. Google is now integrating the AI Mode experience within the 'All' tab, with the test making the chat function more accessible. This is as close as we've now come to the "AI Mode as the...

By Brodie Clark
Jeff Passan on Robot Umpires, MLB Momentum, WBC Future
SocialApr 1, 2026

Jeff Passan on Robot Umpires, MLB Momentum, WBC Future

New pod: @JeffPassan on the wonders of the robot umps, MLB's momentum and the future of the World Baseball Classic. https://t.co/rOfROjqUgt

By John Ourand
Create Your Own Algo Trading Analyzer Using Claude Code
SocialApr 1, 2026

Create Your Own Algo Trading Analyzer Using Claude Code

How to build your own algorithmic trading analyzer with Claude Code. (bookmark this for later)

By Quant Science
OpenAI Unveils Unified AI Superapp for Seamless Agent Experience
SocialApr 1, 2026

OpenAI Unveils Unified AI Superapp for Seamless Agent Experience

OpenAI explains why it's building a Superapp (one agent-first experience) -> The "OpenAI flywheel is simple. More compute drives more intelligent models. More intelligent models drive better products. Better products drive faster adoption, more revenue and more cashflow." "That...

By Glenn Gabe