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China, Indonesia Debut Cross‑border QR Payments, Boosting Yuan
SocialMay 5, 2026

China, Indonesia Debut Cross‑border QR Payments, Boosting Yuan

SCMP: "China and Indonesia have launched a new cross-border QR payment system, marking the latest step in Beijing’s drive to build a regional digital payments network as it pushes to internationalise the yuan and reduce dependence on the US dollar." https://t.co/NEt62G5jZ7

By Michael Pettis
Structured DESIGN.md Prompts Yield Consistent Production UI
SocialMay 5, 2026

Structured DESIGN.md Prompts Yield Consistent Production UI

You’re still typing “make it look modern” and expecting better results. That’s the problem. Vague prompts create vague design. Serious builders don’t rely on guesswork. They give AI a system to follow. 2,000+ DESIGN.md files from top products. Each file defines colors, typography, spacing, and component...

By Naveed Ullah
EU Bans Chinese Inverters From Funded Clean‑energy Projects
SocialMay 5, 2026

EU Bans Chinese Inverters From Funded Clean‑energy Projects

SCMP: "The EU has taken its most direct step yet to cut Chinese clean energy hardware out of publicly funded projects, banning Chinese inverters from all EU-funded schemes in a move Brussels described as the first in a series of...

By Michael Pettis
Bug Bounty Pros Question $22K Split ROI Amid AI Rise
SocialMay 5, 2026

Bug Bounty Pros Question $22K Split ROI Amid AI Rise

I wonder how top bug bounty hunters feel about a $22K cash prize split between a bunch of people. I like the idea about rewarding defenders and programmers for work on AI but the ROI doesn’t seem to be there...

By Teri Radichel
AI Set to Transform Automatic Wire Bending Technology
SocialMay 5, 2026

AI Set to Transform Automatic Wire Bending Technology

🧿💯 We have all seen automatic wire bending machines, the speed, accuracy and durability of the tools are very important. Have you had experience using this production method? What is your prediction for the future of this production method? Can...

By Amir Sanatkar
Business Model, Not Tech, Drives Today’s Robotics Success
SocialMay 5, 2026

Business Model, Not Tech, Drives Today’s Robotics Success

1/2 SCMP: "The technology is no longer the biggest uncertainty, the business model is." For those old enough to remember the famous robotics boom in Japan in the 1980s, this story may seem pretty familiar. https://t.co/rhiMlRaWQG

By Michael Pettis
Claiming AI Expertise No Longer Improves Performance
SocialMay 5, 2026

Claiming AI Expertise No Longer Improves Performance

A reminder that telling the AI that it is an expert in a field is no longer helpful in making the AI better at that field.

By Ethan Mollick
Cofounder2 Launch Revives My 3‑year‑old Prompt
SocialMay 5, 2026

Cofounder2 Launch Revives My 3‑year‑old Prompt

the cofounder 2 launch by @intelligenceco hits hard for me especially because this was the prompt i tried 3 years ago that turned into babyagi

By Yohei Nakajima
AI's True Signals Come From Insider Exits, Not Hype
SocialMay 5, 2026

AI's True Signals Come From Insider Exits, Not Hype

The real AI signals are not in the demos. They are in the exits. What looks like a joke on the surface may reveal something much deeper about AI. The public story is all acceleration: More models. More agents. More funding. More automation. More “this changes everything”...

By Pascal Bornet
A 50‑Year IMAX Dream Fulfilled on Colbert
SocialMay 5, 2026

A 50‑Year IMAX Dream Fulfilled on Colbert

For more than 50 years, my Dad dreamed of a day when every frame of a major Hollywood film would be captured with IMAX cameras. Tonight, Christopher Nolan spoke beautifully about his friendship with my Dad - and the new Keighley...

By Geoff Keighley
China's AI Valuations Fueled by Policy, Not Just Profit
SocialMay 5, 2026

China's AI Valuations Fueled by Policy, Not Just Profit

Caixin: "In China, the AI investment thesis is shaped as much by geopolitics and policy as by profits." Interesting article on the spread of AI-related supervaluations. https://t.co/85yfiduKbD

By Michael Pettis
Turn Model Failures Into Fine‑Tuning Data
SocialMay 5, 2026

Turn Model Failures Into Fine‑Tuning Data

Part 2 🧊 In Part 1: accuracy is a trap. In Part 2: failure modes ARE your fine-tuning dataset. Probe the public model → collect data on exactly what it breaks on → fine-tune → repeat. That's the loop most CV teams skip. Dr. Satya...

By Satya Mallick
Earn $5K MRR in 72 Hours, Skip Cheap Offers
SocialMay 5, 2026

Earn $5K MRR in 72 Hours, Skip Cheap Offers

I added $5,000 to my monthly recurring revenue in 72 hours - meanwhile you’re trying to scrap together another $33 offer because “no one is buying”. 👀👇🏼

By Cailin Tokarczyk
Robotics Breakthroughs Loom; Proof Arrives in 20
SocialMay 5, 2026

Robotics Breakthroughs Loom; Proof Arrives in 20

This series goes into the pain ahead for robotics. I am betting that breakthroughs are about to rain out of the sky. We will see who is right within the next 20 months.

By Robert Scoble
More RAM ≠ Better AI: Apple and Google’s Costly Mistake
SocialMay 5, 2026

More RAM ≠ Better AI: Apple and Google’s Costly Mistake

Throwing more ram at AI is a mistake both Apple and Google made Both increased the ram on their devices to make them "AI Ready" and neither have standout AI features that make good use of the extra ram Google specially, 16GB...

By The Galox
BabyAGI Sparked the AI Agents Hype, Google Trends Shows
SocialMay 5, 2026

BabyAGI Sparked the AI Agents Hype, Google Trends Shows

according to google trends, babyagi is what made people start caring about ai agents 😎 https://t.co/YoSlSqOX5k

By Yohei Nakajima
GBrain v0.27 Adds Broad Non‑OpenAI Embedding Support
SocialMay 5, 2026

GBrain v0.27 Adds Broad Non‑OpenAI Embedding Support

GBrain v0.27 just dropped - as promised, you asked for support for lots of other non-Anthropic and non-OpenAI embeddings and LLM support, so here it is. Multi-modal embeddings and deep photo OCR, description, and EXIF extraction coming shortly after that....

By Garry Tan
Geothermal Power: Mars' Viable Renewable Energy Option
SocialMay 5, 2026

Geothermal Power: Mars' Viable Renewable Energy Option

Can clean, renewable energy sources be used on Mars? Mars is a cold, barren planet far from the sun, and with little atmosphere and no flowing water. If people were to live there, could they obtain their energy from clean, renewable...

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Free Claude Coding Course & Certification on Discord
SocialMay 5, 2026

Free Claude Coding Course & Certification on Discord

I will be sharing the platform to learn Claude code and get free certification to the discord community today. So if you are interested comment below.

By Aduraleke Akintade
SWIFT Trades Surge; SIPS, Alternatives Rise Fast in Asia
SocialMay 5, 2026

SWIFT Trades Surge; SIPS, Alternatives Rise Fast in Asia

SWIFT $ trades hit a high at 51%. But SIPS and alternatives are growing quickly from a very low base. Global trade risk is evolving at an exponential pace and risk managers need to be alert to the consequences both...

By Steve Tunstall
Verogy Finishes Seven Solar Projects for Connecticut Trade Schools
SocialMay 5, 2026

Verogy Finishes Seven Solar Projects for Connecticut Trade Schools

Verogy completes 7 solar projects for Connecticut trade school system #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/MrH2KsbGLi

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Unitree G1 Enables Swarm Intelligence Through Cluster Control
SocialMay 5, 2026

Unitree G1 Enables Swarm Intelligence Through Cluster Control

Unitree G1 Unlocks Swarm Intelligence with Cluster Control by @spaceandtech_ #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Technology https://t.co/VrgjUSZwjs

By Ron van Loon
Minor Thumbnail Tweaks Can Make or Break Views
SocialMay 5, 2026

Minor Thumbnail Tweaks Can Make or Break Views

Update: the thumbnail/title change propelled the video from a 10/10 to 2/10. Remember, if you have a good video (this is the big IF), sometimes all it takes is a few tweaks in how the video is packaged .

By Peter Sciretta
18-Year Veteran’s Tips to Boost Online Store Sales
SocialMay 5, 2026

18-Year Veteran’s Tips to Boost Online Store Sales

If your online store isn’t making sales, here’s the advice I’d give you (from someone who’s been selling products for 18 years). ⬇️

By Jance (Jance Chartae)
Surprised by Zoox’s Unusual Pickup Spot at 6th & Mission
SocialMay 5, 2026

Surprised by Zoox’s Unusual Pickup Spot at 6th & Mission

I was surprised this didn’t happen when I took my first Zoox and it picked me up at 6th and Mission. Curious choice to be sure.

By Pete Kazanjy
China’s Logistics Factory Operates Almost Entirely with Robots
SocialMay 5, 2026

China’s Logistics Factory Operates Almost Entirely with Robots

#Robots Run the Show in China’s Almost Unmanned #Logistics Factory by @Natie2Natie #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/O1sfBZU5VL

By Ron van Loon
Virginia Approves Dominion's NEM 2.0, Mirrors NEM 1.0
SocialMay 5, 2026

Virginia Approves Dominion's NEM 2.0, Mirrors NEM 1.0

Virginia corporation commission approves Dominion Energy NEM 2.0 that looks very similar to NEM 1.0 #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/dCdhV3RqEe

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Will Redefine Cybersecurity Landscape
SocialMay 5, 2026

AI Will Redefine Cybersecurity Landscape

A glimpse into cyber-security’s #AI-driven future by @TheEconomist Learn more: https://t.co/NHIDasPYPw #CyberSecurity #Infosec #IT #Tech https://t.co/jB2cd6iA7u

By Ron van Loon
China Aims 70% Domestic Advanced Wafers by 2026
SocialMay 5, 2026

China Aims 70% Domestic Advanced Wafers by 2026

Exclusive: China targets 70% advanced domestic silicon wafer use by 2026 Local leaders led by Eswin drive major expansion for self-sufficiency milestone https://t.co/GCoRLhlgwu via @NikkeiAsia

By Paul Triolo
Capture Data at Every Chip Manufacturing Stage
SocialMay 5, 2026

Capture Data at Every Chip Manufacturing Stage

#Technology #Thread #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Data The Semiconductor Capturing Data: 1/ - Every Chip Tells A Story. - But If You Do Not Capture The Data At Each Stage Of Semiconductor Manufacturing, You Are Missing The Entire Plot.

By Chetan Arvind Patil
Floral Fire Extinguisher: Scented Safety Meets Design
SocialMay 5, 2026

Floral Fire Extinguisher: Scented Safety Meets Design

#WhatsNext? A fire extinguisher flower vase? The fragrant way to put out those flames. (GiGadgets) #Innovation #PublicSafety https://t.co/13Pc0mg9bI

By James Gingerich
CoWoS Evolves Into TSMC’s High‑Value Ecosystem Engine
SocialMay 5, 2026

CoWoS Evolves Into TSMC’s High‑Value Ecosystem Engine

CoWoS Is No Longer Just Packaging: It Is TSMC’s New Value-Creation Engine If CoWoS really has a value-added rate close to 50%, it reflects one thing: TSMC is not simply selling capacity. It is selling a closed high-value manufacturing ecosystem. https://t.co/7w2GYbvF7t

By Paul Triolo
Tesla Earns Australia’s First Emissions Credits, Storage Profits Outpace EVs
SocialMay 5, 2026

Tesla Earns Australia’s First Emissions Credits, Storage Profits Outpace EVs

Tesla pockets first emissions credits in Australia, as storage revenues trump EVs again #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/d7VIQBxoLI https://t.co/EYXB4ZI6Vi

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
German Soldiers Operate FPV Drones via Goggles
SocialMay 5, 2026

German Soldiers Operate FPV Drones via Goggles

Inside Germany’s New FPV #Drone Unit: Soldiers Fly Missions Through Goggles by @NSTRIKE1231 #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/alg0l3p1Ln

By Ron van Loon
Mickey's Toodles Preceded Siri, Pioneered Voice Assistants
SocialMay 5, 2026

Mickey's Toodles Preceded Siri, Pioneered Voice Assistants

toodles from mickey mouse clubhouse was weirdly ahead of its time wake phrase: mickey mouse clubhouse launched in 2006, and “oh toodles” trained toddlers on the assistant wake phrase years before siri launched on iphone in 2011, “hey siri” arrived in...

By Yohei Nakajima
Top Substack Creators Question Long‑term Platform Commitment
SocialMay 5, 2026

Top Substack Creators Question Long‑term Platform Commitment

Scoop: Several of Substack's top publishers have privately weighed whether it makes sense to be on the platform longterm, raising questions about the company's ability to retain its most prominent creators.

By Oliver Darcy
Meta Secures 250 MW Solar PPA with EDP in Arkansas
SocialMay 5, 2026

Meta Secures 250 MW Solar PPA with EDP in Arkansas

Meta signs 250-MW PPA on EDP Renewables’ Arkansas solar project #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/ihdQYVSFSc

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Organizational AI Remains Jagged, Lacking Clear Terminology
SocialMay 5, 2026

Organizational AI Remains Jagged, Lacking Clear Terminology

For individual AI use, the jagged frontier is increasingly well understood. In multi-agent workflows in organizations, AI is jagged in ways that have not been well identified yet. In fact, we don't even have a vocabulary around multi-agent systems & the...

By Ethan Mollick
Office Building Relocated, Turning Structure Into Recycled Asset
SocialMay 5, 2026

Office Building Relocated, Turning Structure Into Recycled Asset

#WhatsNext? Recycle an entire office building by moving it to a new location. (GiGadgets) #Construction #Innovation https://t.co/xjrjML6WwZ

By James Gingerich
Musk Held 46.5% Economic, 99% Voting Stake in xAI
SocialMay 5, 2026

Musk Held 46.5% Economic, 99% Voting Stake in xAI

Interesting to see the latest SpaceX ownership filing indicating that Musk had a 46.5% economic stake and 99% voting stake in xAI before the merger

By Tim Farrar
Exploring PR, Content, SEO Intersection with Stacker CEO
SocialMay 5, 2026

Exploring PR, Content, SEO Intersection with Stacker CEO

Talking about the new venn diagram that is PR, content marketing, and SEO (see also: AI visibility) with the CEO of @Stacker next Monday at 3 pm CDT over on LinkedIn Live. Come hang: https://t.co/NqhYuq9PDd https://t.co/FuHPbekLA4

By Kaleigh Moore
Open‑source Models Behind Firewalls Could End Corporate Opacity
SocialMay 5, 2026

Open‑source Models Behind Firewalls Could End Corporate Opacity

I actually think that some things you want to keep illegible *from other organizations* but IMO there is an opportunity to do this behind a firewall with open source models. To selectively send context out only when needed. I'd...

By Ann Miura-Ko
Volvo and AUR Launch
SocialMay 5, 2026

Volvo and AUR Launch

$AUR and Volvo light up Dallas to Oklahoma City. 200 miles, customer endpoints, 5 days a week. Supervised for now. Volvo targeting hundreds of VNL Autonomous trucks in 2027. Great milestone for both companies.✅

By Walt Piecyk
Put Keywords in H1 and Meta Title
SocialMay 5, 2026

Put Keywords in H1 and Meta Title

To rank in Google your H1 and the meta title should use the keywords you want to rank for. It's that simple.

By Flavio Amiel
Voice AI Is Reshaping How We Interact with Technology
SocialMay 5, 2026

Voice AI Is Reshaping How We Interact with Technology

pretty excited for voice models to get great its interesting to watch how people are already starting to change the way they interface with AI

By Sam Altman
All‑Season Bike Tires Adapt to Any Terrain
SocialMay 5, 2026

All‑Season Bike Tires Adapt to Any Terrain

#WhatsNext? Complete tire systems for bikes that allows you to adapt to different seasons or terrains. (GiGadgets) #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/t8qExWmi75

By James Gingerich
US Regulator Revamps Rules for Next‑gen Nuclear Reactors
SocialMay 5, 2026

US Regulator Revamps Rules for Next‑gen Nuclear Reactors

Top US nuclear regulator is rewriting its rules for new era of reactors #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/mMeoJsGiWI

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Fast Shipping Sacrifices Workers' Rights for Convenience
SocialMay 5, 2026

Fast Shipping Sacrifices Workers' Rights for Convenience

Why don’t you let the workers worry about their working conditions whilst we enjoy the convenience of the logistical marvel of one hour shipping.

By Chris Cole
Dubai Unveils Agentic AI Incubators, Funding Future Economy
SocialMay 5, 2026

Dubai Unveils Agentic AI Incubators, Funding Future Economy

Dubai is launching dedicated incubators and funds specifically for Agentic AI startups to build the economy of tomorrow. A massive leap forward for global AI adoption. 🇦🇪 This is going to be a game-changer for the global tech ecosystem. 🌍💡 ...

By Harold Sinnott