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Renewables Beat DAC: Cheaper, Cleaner, Less Pollution
SocialMay 4, 2026

Renewables Beat DAC: Cheaper, Cleaner, Less Pollution

Yet another paper finding that Direct Air Capture is an opportunity cost that increases air pollution and climate damage relative to spending the same money on clean, renewable energy. https://t.co/Bz7EKLFqXf Some other papers: https://t.co/hWmyI1wXjo https://t.co/hWmyI1wXjo Preventing 1 tonne of CO2 from getting in the air...

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Foundation Models Boost Robot Transfer Learning, Demand Safety Guardrails
SocialMay 4, 2026

Foundation Models Boost Robot Transfer Learning, Demand Safety Guardrails

A new Science #Robotics Editorial discusses April's Special Issue and highlights the promise of foundation models for transfer learning across robots and tasks, while acknowledging the need for safety guardrails as models become more powerful. https://t.co/CIja4gAqHT https://t.co/zTly3KGe6y

By Science Robotics
Resume Builder Market Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Fake Competition
SocialMay 4, 2026

Resume Builder Market Faces Antitrust Lawsuit Over Fake Competition

1/10 Type "resume builder" into Google. You'll see a wall of logos. Monster. Zety. LiveCareer. Resume Genius. CareerBuilder. Looks like competition. A new antitrust lawsuit says it's theater. Read the thread.🧵

By Jim Stroud
Zoox Autonomous Rides Bring the Future to SF
SocialMay 4, 2026

Zoox Autonomous Rides Bring the Future to SF

Excited to be able to hail a Zoox in San Francisco. Right now my app says “coming soon” Riding in a car with no manual driving controls feels like the future https://t.co/xGAr9Y8tKI

By Whole Mars Catalog
Hotel Scammers Using Reservation Data to Demand Digital Payments
SocialMay 4, 2026

Hotel Scammers Using Reservation Data to Demand Digital Payments

Hotel Scammers Now Know Your Reservation Details — Demand Payment Through Zelle, PayPal Or Venmo - View from the Wing https://t.co/asVLZrKbJl

By Gary Leff
Execs Hire Non‑GenAI Consultants to Predict GenAI Efficiency
SocialMay 4, 2026

Execs Hire Non‑GenAI Consultants to Predict GenAI Efficiency

The great GenAI paradox: Executives are paying consultants who don’t use GenAI to tell them how GenAI will replace inefficiency. You can’t make this stuff up. Well, actually… GenAI can. 🙃 https://t.co/V95kCCFttD

By Tatyana Kanzaveli
Shift From Hype to Fundamentals: ML, Data, Thinking
SocialMay 4, 2026

Shift From Hype to Fundamentals: ML, Data, Thinking

Three things fading this week: Regulatory compliance. Data analytics. Generative AI. Three things rising: Machine Learning. Data Management. Critical Thinking. The hype cycle is just a rhythm. The DJ reads the dancefloor, not the requests.

By Yves Mulkers
Master SEO with the SCORE Framework Blueprint
SocialMay 4, 2026

Master SEO with the SCORE Framework Blueprint

📂 SCORE SEO FRAMEWORK ∟📂 Site Optimization ∟📂Sitemaps ∟📂Internal...

By Flavio Amiel
Tron2: LimX’s Humanoid Boosts High‑Volume Data Capture
SocialMay 4, 2026

Tron2: LimX’s Humanoid Boosts High‑Volume Data Capture

Meet Tron2: LimX’s Next-Gen Humanoid for High-Volume #Data Capture via @CyberRobooo #AI #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #Technology https://t.co/LUOABYXT4s

By Ron van Loon
Exploring AI Mythos and Cyber Vulnerability Evolution at Oxford
SocialMay 4, 2026

Exploring AI Mythos and Cyber Vulnerability Evolution at Oxford

Thrilled to be heading to @UniofOxford @blavatnikschool to have some interesting conversations with Ciaran Martin on #AI #Mythos & the evolution of vulnerability discovery, disclosure, & military defense & offense cyber capability proliferation

By Katie Moussouris
AI's Real Impact: Scaling Core Networks, Not Consumer Speed
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI's Real Impact: Scaling Core Networks, Not Consumer Speed

How AI Is Changing the Network(s) As is always the case, this started with a simple question: Will AI change how networks work? Will it impact the speeds we need at home and on our phones? My assumption was that AI would...

By Om Malik
Tigo Integrates Real-Time Spot Pricing Into Predict+ Platform
SocialMay 4, 2026

Tigo Integrates Real-Time Spot Pricing Into Predict+ Platform

Tigo adds real-time spot market pricing to Predict+ platform #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/XcNeuy5iyb

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Optimized Tin Plasma Produces Clean 13.5 Nm
SocialMay 4, 2026

Optimized Tin Plasma Produces Clean 13.5 Nm

Spectra of blasting molten tin with a laser to get 13.5nm EUV. Plain ---------- after optimization. https://t.co/F5UYtHUbb5

By Ian Cutress
AI‑driven Agents Set to Boost Transaction Volumes
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI‑driven Agents Set to Boost Transaction Volumes

“Agents will create significantly more transactions” - Visa CEO interesting re: AI’s impact on consumption, highlighted by @telisdemos https://t.co/gTAa8tkyw2

By Eric Wallerstein
Ignoring Change Management Dooms ERP Implementations
SocialMay 4, 2026

Ignoring Change Management Dooms ERP Implementations

ERP implementation failure often stems from neglecting organizational change management. This oversight can trigger numerous other issues throughout the project. #ERP #ChangeManagement https://t.co/Z6XQ84MEme

By Eric Kimberling
Git Worktrees: Essential Tool for Modern Development
SocialMay 4, 2026

Git Worktrees: Essential Tool for Modern Development

Do you know what git worktrees are? Do you use them? Does your agent? @kweinmeister explains them well here, and why they're valuable to modern developers ... https://t.co/vbJXFxSgQ2

By Richard Seroter
AI Removes Tasks, Creates New Bottleneck of Overload
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI Removes Tasks, Creates New Bottleneck of Overload

It's never been easier to do too much. AI can write your emails, draft your strategy, generate your content, summarize your reading, and plan your week. Which means the bottleneck has shifted.

By David Epstein
Shopify Launches AI Claude that Fixes Stores on Command
SocialMay 4, 2026

Shopify Launches AI Claude that Fixes Stores on Command

Shopify shipped the feature where you can yell at Claude to fix your store and it just does it. https://t.co/AlPHAxquNI

By Kurt Elster
Progress MS-35 Arrival Report with Bonus Cargo Interface Insights
SocialMay 4, 2026

Progress MS-35 Arrival Report with Bonus Cargo Interface Insights

I got distracted by Soyuz-5 celebrations, but the flight report on the Progress MS-35 arrival to the ISS is now completed, PLUS exclusive bonus content on the interfaces of cargo ships for our subscribers: https://t.co/01tbwAznxP https://t.co/bXAgUyZpsu

By Anatoly Zak
Inspection Robots Are Revolutionizing Maintenance Across Industries
SocialMay 4, 2026

Inspection Robots Are Revolutionizing Maintenance Across Industries

Why Inspection and Maintenance #Robots Are Taking Over by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/WW0GGBmBb6

By Ron van Loon
Gearbox Bans Visible AI After Borderlands 4 AI Rumors
SocialMay 4, 2026

Gearbox Bans Visible AI After Borderlands 4 AI Rumors

Some Borderlands 4 fans thought recent patch notes read suspiciously like AI, and yesterday Randy Pitchford shared a "selfie" of ChatGPT. He says Gearbox has a blanket ban on using AI for stuff that can be seen by players. https://t.co/tfMl0LPWIS

By Ethan Gach
Shield AI's X‑BAT: AI‑piloted, VTOL, 2,000‑mile Missions
SocialMay 4, 2026

Shield AI's X‑BAT: AI‑piloted, VTOL, 2,000‑mile Missions

TWZ's Jamie Hunter talks to Shield AI's Armor Harris, the chief designer of the recently revised X-BAT, which is intended to takeoff and land vertically, and fly 2,000-mile combat missions under the control of the company's AI 'pilot.' https://t.co/RSdNPEPGAE

By Tyler Rogoway
AI Turns One Founder Into Full‑Stack Digital Team
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI Turns One Founder Into Full‑Stack Digital Team

People keep asking me: “Who built the Chess Queen’s Club website?” My answer: Me. With AI. ♟️ The look on their faces is priceless. AI agents helped me move from 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 → 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 → 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 → 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 faster than traditional teams...

By Tatyana Kanzaveli
AI‑Driven Travel Roll‑up: Long Lake Buys Am
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI‑Driven Travel Roll‑up: Long Lake Buys Am

Biiiiiiiiiiig fintech news today: Long Lake Management, a startup backed by @generalcatalyst, agreed to acquire @AmexBusiness Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) for approximately $6.3 billion. This is probably mixed news for @tryramp, @brexHQ, and @Navan. Validation that there's an opportunity, but new...

By Nik Milanovic
Claude's Apparent Consciousness Hints at Robot AI Awareness
SocialMay 4, 2026

Claude's Apparent Consciousness Hints at Robot AI Awareness

It feels like Claude is conscious. That intuition will increase by an order of magnitude when systems like Claude are embedded in human-like robots. Is Data conscious? https://t.co/LpUDsD2O3h

By Alex Tabarrok
Trust, Not Technology, Determines AI Doctor Adoption
SocialMay 4, 2026

Trust, Not Technology, Determines AI Doctor Adoption

Half of healthcare organizations are open to AI doctors. But adoption is not the real challenge. 87% expect efficiency gains and 2–4x ROI, yet proving value in clinical settings remains complex. The deciding factor is trust. Without evidence, training and accuracy, adoption...

By Spiros Margaris
AI Revenue Could Surge Past $300B This Year
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI Revenue Could Surge Past $300B This Year

Best estimates I've seen for dedicated revs tied to AI was around ~$100b for 2025. That includes hyperscalers, neoclouds, labs, etc. It is likely that the number will be above $300B this year as this number inevitably catches up...

By Ben Bajarin
SAP Bolsters AI Data Layer with Dremio, Prior Labs
SocialMay 4, 2026

SAP Bolsters AI Data Layer with Dremio, Prior Labs

@SAP to acquire @dremio and @prior_labs ... the data landscape for SAP AI is quickly evolving. My Take: 3 Positives + Good to see SAP working on the data foundation that powers Agentic AI. + Tabular data is essential for enterprise...

By Holger Müller
Geopolitical Cyberattacks Threaten U.S. Infrastructure, Demand Prevention
SocialMay 4, 2026

Geopolitical Cyberattacks Threaten U.S. Infrastructure, Demand Prevention

Cyberattacks are increasingly tied to geopolitical conflict, targeting U.S. infrastructure and causing financial loss. While botnet crackdowns show progress, threats persist. Cyber resilience now means prevention, not just response. https://t.co/Lj2AReSWPV

By Cristina Dolan
Adopt AI with Purpose, Not Herd Mentality
SocialMay 4, 2026

Adopt AI with Purpose, Not Herd Mentality

“Is the AI adoption in ur org. driven by herd mentality, or by a clear sense of purpose about the benefits it’ll bring? If u’re unclear of what it’ll add to ur org. capability, then the outcomes will likely be uncertain.” 💡...

By Sigi Osagie
AI and Lasers Reshape the Post‑oil Economy
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI and Lasers Reshape the Post‑oil Economy

In the latest Current Climate: ☀️ Planning for the end of the oil age 🤖 Mariana Minerals is mining for copper with AI-powered robots 🌽 Carbon Robotics CEO Paul Mikesell on using weed-killing lasers instead of chemicals for healthier farming https://www.forbes.com/sites/current-climate/2026/05/04/planning-for-the-end-of-the-oil-age/

By Alan Ohnsman
April Social Media Recap: Stay Active Despite the Snooze
SocialMay 4, 2026

April Social Media Recap: Stay Active Despite the Snooze

Social media is SO fucking boring right now... it’s a big snooze fest. But that doesn’t mean you should stop posting, we still need some damn momentum. Here's everything that happened in social media in April, and how you should move forward...

By Amber Figlow
VC Offers Growth Multiplier, Strategy, and Founder Insight
SocialMay 4, 2026

VC Offers Growth Multiplier, Strategy, and Founder Insight

Raise or bootstrap? VC isn’t just about money: 👉 A force multiplier for growth 👉 Strategic perspective across SaaS 👉 Helps check founder blind spots Episode 248 is live 👇 https://t.co/NXvJ9ucWeW #SaaS #Startups #VC https://t.co/ULgAhgzMd0

By Ben Murray
AI Gets You 90%—Still Need Real Dev Skills
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI Gets You 90%—Still Need Real Dev Skills

The real unlock is getting non-tech users proficient at some of the advanced tech skills required to get complex tasks and projects over the finish line. The models get you 90% there but still require more advanced knowledge (eg Vercel...

By Bonnie Tinder
AI in Healthcare Outpaces Supporting Evidence, Says Ground Truths
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI in Healthcare Outpaces Supporting Evidence, Says Ground Truths

The current use of AI in healthcare by patients and clinicians is not aligned with the evidence. In the new edition of Ground Truths https://t.co/WxYbWP0SCs

By Eric Topol
B2B Must Switch to LinkedIn Creator Marketing
SocialMay 4, 2026

B2B Must Switch to LinkedIn Creator Marketing

Friendly reminder that if you're in B2B and you're not using LinkedIn creators, you are probably burning cash on ads that aren't converting. It's time for this crowd to get with the program on creator marketing, and LinkedIn is where...

By Kaleigh Moore
Data Center Boom Keeps Emissions Rising in Top States
SocialMay 4, 2026

Data Center Boom Keeps Emissions Rising in Top States

The power grid emissions trajectory of America's four biggest data centre development states: all either rising or stagnant Plonking new data centre demand on top of electrification, cooling, heating makes it even harder for new renewables to cut down on...

By Ketan Joshi
Overspending vs Demand Forces Big Tech to Monetize AI
SocialMay 4, 2026

Overspending vs Demand Forces Big Tech to Monetize AI

The imbalance between overspending and demand is going to create challenges for providers...and likely their customers. The Clock Is Ticking for Big Tech to Make AI Pay https://t.co/2bGk237dp6 #CIO #AI https://t.co/9Gbhwepkd9

By Tim Crawford
LLM-Driven Research Makes Question-Based Content King
SocialMay 4, 2026

LLM-Driven Research Makes Question-Based Content King

ChatGPT referral traffic hit almost 300 million visits in February 2026. For context: This isn't ChatGPT's total traffic. This is the traffic it's sending out (the clicks that happen when someone reads an AI-generated answer and wants to go deeper)....

By devbasu
Cerebras Complements Nvidia, Boosting Compute Capacity
SocialMay 4, 2026

Cerebras Complements Nvidia, Boosting Compute Capacity

$CBRS is not an ‘instead of $NVDA story’ it is an in addition to story. With strong inference economics, Cerebras is poised to do well and will provide much needed additional capacity Remember, we still need all the compute we...

By Daniel Newman
AI Reshapes Work: Jobs Lost, New Roles Emerge
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI Reshapes Work: Jobs Lost, New Roles Emerge

AI is displacing jobs, but it’s also creating new ones. The future of work is being rewritten in real time. https://t.co/XBoPWAQJkh #AIImpact #AIFuture #WorkReimagined #HumanCapital #TalentDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment https://t.co/ExbP3hSId8

By Peggy Smedley
SK Seeks Financing Options for BESS Developer Key Capture
SocialMay 4, 2026

SK Seeks Financing Options for BESS Developer Key Capture

Why SK is exploring ‘various options’ to raise financing for BESS developer Key Capture Energy #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/XfH046DR4e

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
This Week’s Digital Marketing Roundup: AI Max
SocialMay 4, 2026

This Week’s Digital Marketing Roundup: AI Max

On today's @marketingoclock: - You'll never guess what throwback @JessicaLBudde says I look like - I still do not believe that Google will have an advertising element in AdSense that will lead to a manual action (but they currently do) - Julia and...

By Greg Finn
AI Self‑Improvement Likely by 2028, 60% Chance
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI Self‑Improvement Likely by 2028, 60% Chance

I've spent the past few weeks reading 100s of public data sources about AI development. I now believe that recursive self-improvement has a 60% chance of happening by the end of 2028. In other words, AI systems might soon be...

By Jack Clark
Power Semiconductors and Supply Chain Layers Gain Spotlight
SocialMay 4, 2026

Power Semiconductors and Supply Chain Layers Gain Spotlight

I heard power semis, and layers deeper in the power supply chain, are starting to get more attention. I should have known given this report drove the second highest paid subs rate after my neocloud one. https://t.co/Ispz18CUmu

By Ben Bajarin
Professionals Choose AI Templates Over Quality Writing
SocialMay 4, 2026

Professionals Choose AI Templates Over Quality Writing

Amusing how a surprising number of people I used to professionally respect have started to outsource all their writing to AI, not even bothering to change the horribly templated (and telling) writing. To me it suggests they care more about "content"...

By Gergely Orosz
SOLV Energy Bolsters Utility Platform with Roberson Waite Acquisition
SocialMay 4, 2026

SOLV Energy Bolsters Utility Platform with Roberson Waite Acquisition

SOLV Energy expands utility infrastructure platform with acquisition of Roberson Waite Electric #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Bje3Dui1oP

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Reshapes Search, but Humans Still Decide
SocialMay 4, 2026

AI Reshapes Search, but Humans Still Decide

AEO is dead. SEO is dead. Humans are dead.... not sure who's gonna stay alive after this AI revolution. but I sure know that... AEO is just SEO that went to a rebrand workshop. The idea that we're entering an...

By Amos Joseph
Browsers Must Enforce Private Network Access to Prevent Localhost Exploits
SocialMay 4, 2026

Browsers Must Enforce Private Network Access to Prevent Localhost Exploits

I really wish browsers would hurry up and implement private-network-access, developers often don't understand the implications. This weekend I tried a random flashcard application for language learning... and it started a localhost web service 😔 https://t.co/m8CjLgZh2I

By Tavis Ormandy