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Aaron's Repost Reveals Publicity Chase over Analysis
SocialApr 4, 2026

Aaron's Repost Reveals Publicity Chase over Analysis

It is hugely ironic that Aaron would repost this today, at exactly the time when Apple's hand *is* being forced by Globalstar's sale...and shows that his objective is not providing "rigorous" analysis, but instead sucking up to get Musk's endorsement...

By Tim Farrar
AI Camera That Shoots Squirrels Could Be Gold
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Camera That Shoots Squirrels Could Be Gold

Whoever turns this into a consumer product is going to make a fortune. AI-powered camera: 🎥 squirrel at birdfeeder? spray with water 💦🐿️ https://t.co/1zMguczpN6

By David Kadavy
GLP‑1s Linked to Lower Risk of Mental Illness Worsening
SocialApr 4, 2026

GLP‑1s Linked to Lower Risk of Mental Illness Worsening

GLP-1s appear to reduce the odds of mental illness getting worse. Another unlooked-for benefit. Caveats: 1. This is observational, not an RCT. 2. This is reduction of odds getting worse on each of these measures. Not reduction of existing mental illness....

By Ramez Naam
AI's True Value Depends on Human Action
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI's True Value Depends on Human Action

Ignore The Doom Talk; AI’s Real Value Only Arises When Humans Step Up via @forbes https://t.co/mIjMIKN47B

By Joe McKendrick
Dreaming of a Personal Waymo for Everyday Travel
SocialApr 4, 2026

Dreaming of a Personal Waymo for Everyday Travel

I Really Want My Own Private Waymo (yes, that is funny… but I am serious)

By Sam Lessin
Do Whatever for $200: Developers' True Shopping Cart Test
SocialApr 4, 2026

Do Whatever for $200: Developers' True Shopping Cart Test

I support this, both the angle and the change. "Do whatever for $200" is the ultimate shopping cart test for developers. If you've been burning tokens on performative agentic nonsense, you've actively contributed to this change.

By Arvid Kahl
AI Empowers Citizens to Make Governments Transparent and Accountable
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Empowers Citizens to Make Governments Transparent and Accountable

Something I've been thinking about - I am bullish on people (empowered by AI) increasing the visibility, legibility and accountability of their governments. Historically, it is the governments that act to make society legible (e.g. "Seeing like a state" is the...

By Andrej Karpathy
AI Instantly Determines Avocado Ripeness, Eliminating Guesswork
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Instantly Determines Avocado Ripeness, Eliminating Guesswork

No More Guessing: #AI Checks Avocado Ripeness Instantly by @HowThingsWork_ #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #Technology https://t.co/gusA3mDoQ4

By Ron van Loon
From Silicon Chips to Integrated Systems: Industry Shift
SocialApr 4, 2026

From Silicon Chips to Integrated Systems: Industry Shift

#Technology #Blog #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #System BLOG-321 | The Semiconductor Shift From Silicon To System: https://www.chetanpatil.in/the-semiconductor-shift-from-silicon-to-system/

By Chetan Arvind Patil
Software Hurdles Keep Mass Humanoid Robots Years Away
SocialApr 4, 2026

Software Hurdles Keep Mass Humanoid Robots Years Away

One of many reasons I think we're still years and years away from mass humanoid robot adoption. (The software is actually my top reason.)

By Ramez Naam
GLP‑1s Massively Marked up; LLMs Priced Near Cost
SocialApr 4, 2026

GLP‑1s Massively Marked up; LLMs Priced Near Cost

One observation here: GLP-1s are priced at maybe 25-50x production cost (not counting R&D). LLM usage is priced at perhaps 1x inference cost (not counting training). In any case, two great innovations that are rapidly catching on.

By Ramez Naam
Vine-Like Robot Expands to Traverse Rubble and Tight Spaces
SocialApr 4, 2026

Vine-Like Robot Expands to Traverse Rubble and Tight Spaces

This Vine-Like #Robot Grows to Navigate Rubble and Tight Spaces by @lukas_m_ziegler #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/UJL3YA210K

By Ron van Loon
China Competition Will Accelerate US Pharma, Cut Red Tape
SocialApr 4, 2026

China Competition Will Accelerate US Pharma, Cut Red Tape

This is great to see. Biotech and pharma competition with China is going to force us to sharpen and accelerate processes in the US, and cut red tape. And we'll get the benefit of Chinese drugs as well. Win/win.

By Ramez Naam
AI Boosts Sales Efficiency Without Adding Headcount
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Boosts Sales Efficiency Without Adding Headcount

Scaling Without the Headcount: How AI is Redefining Sales Efficiency by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/DxLm3lfJ1t @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #Salesforce #SalesEnablement #Marketing #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews https://t.co/hlpfzxYzz1

By Tim Hughes
AI Can Transform Education—We Must Rethink Institutions
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Can Transform Education—We Must Rethink Institutions

AI has the potential to dramatically improve education. But we'll have to be intentional about experimenting, discovering what works, and changing how education operates to take advantage of it. I'm more bullish on the tech than the institutions.

By Ramez Naam
CIOs Must Evolve: AI Drives Strategic Leadership
SocialApr 4, 2026

CIOs Must Evolve: AI Drives Strategic Leadership

AI is rewriting the rulebook for leadership. 🤖📈 @Gartner_inc reveals how CIOs must evolve as AI transforms the workplace. It’s time to move beyond the hype and use AI for real strategic planning and continuous improvement. Read more here: https://t.co/XDAHd3CquP #GartnerIT #CIO #AI...

By Harold Sinnott
Enterprise Sales Succeed when You Map Stakeholder Incentives
SocialApr 4, 2026

Enterprise Sales Succeed when You Map Stakeholder Incentives

Founders: Map stakeholder incentives in big deals: - Who gets promoted if this works? - Who looks bad if it fails? - Who controls the real budget? Politics matter as much as product in enterprise sales.

By Pete Kazanjy
Who Legally Owns the AI Worker?
SocialApr 4, 2026

Who Legally Owns the AI Worker?

Who Owns The #AI Worker? The Legal Question Nobody Is Asking Yet by @beygelman @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/yllWHQvknd #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/wIOTjHvlGj

By Ron van Loon
AI-Powered Idea Lab Turns Random Thoughts Into Connections
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI-Powered Idea Lab Turns Random Thoughts Into Connections

This is my Idea Lab workflow. Allows me to dump random thoughts and ideas into AI and helps me sharpen them and make connections to other ideas. Try it yourself: https://t.co/Av2rqZ8cCp

By Matthew Berman
Use Practical Law Templates for Lawyer-Approved Contracts
SocialApr 4, 2026

Use Practical Law Templates for Lawyer-Approved Contracts

Want a contract drafting secret? Use the SEC public agreements as a starting point. Or get a subscription to practical law. Thats where the real templates live. If you use a template from practical law, your lawyer will be impressed. Because...

By Omeed Tabiei
US Warehouse Launch: Faster Shipping, No Tariffs
SocialApr 4, 2026

US Warehouse Launch: Faster Shipping, No Tariffs

🇺🇸 We are now in the USA 🇺🇸 We’ve finally (after filling out and signing a billion forms) opened a warehouse in the US. No more tariffs, no more import duties, no more nasty surprises - just quick shipping 🙌🏻 Check...

By Bark & Jack
Even a Simple “Hi” Drains 15% of Claude Quota
SocialApr 4, 2026

Even a Simple “Hi” Drains 15% of Claude Quota

you accidentally say "Hi" to Claude and it burns 15% of your session cap. https://t.co/vF4CIKqUcc

By Data Chaz
Meta Launches Prescription-Friendly AI Glasses with Ergonomic Design
SocialApr 4, 2026

Meta Launches Prescription-Friendly AI Glasses with Ergonomic Design

Meta expanded its line of AI glasses with new options designed for prescription wearers. 👓 Called Blayzer and Scriber, the glasses support nearly all prescriptions and come in two designs built for all-day wear. They include ergonomic features like overextension hinges, interchangeable...

By Lindsey Gamble
Enable WhatsApp Two‑Step Verification: Simple Yet Essential
SocialApr 4, 2026

Enable WhatsApp Two‑Step Verification: Simple Yet Essential

Whether you just joined @WhatsApp or have been using it for years, it's a smart idea to enable two-step verification. Here's how, step by step, and why it's not as good as 2-factor authentication, but better than nothing... https://t.co/KDT8J6yjkd #whatsapp...

By Dave Taylor
AI Agents Going Mobile Within Two Months.
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Agents Going Mobile Within Two Months.

The next two months in AI agents. At Pokee's hackathon in San Francisco today. It makes a very powerful agentic platform. More on that later tonight when the Hackathon concludes. Founder/CEO @ZheqingZhu (Bill) Zhu told me the next move...

By Robert Scoble
Larger Context Windows Enable Human‑like AI Agent Design
SocialApr 4, 2026

Larger Context Windows Enable Human‑like AI Agent Design

As AI models get better at handling tools, and as context windows get bigger without as much rot, you can start to design agents more similar to how people work instead of having to mitigate the model limitations with weird...

By Aaron Levie
Chinese AI Firms Sell US Troop Intel to Iran
SocialApr 4, 2026

Chinese AI Firms Sell US Troop Intel to Iran

"Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence ‘exposing’ U.S. forces" @washingtonpost https://t.co/NP7gIkpzWG The private companies — some with ties to the military — are marketing detailed intelligence on movements of U.S. forces, even as Beijing seeks to keep its distance. The intelligence came...

By John Spencer
AI Prosthetic Hand Adapts Through Daily Use
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Prosthetic Hand Adapts Through Daily Use

A Smarter Prosthetic: Esper Bionics’ #AI Hand Learns from Everyday Use by @EsperBionics #EmergingTech #Technology #Innovation https://t.co/LJXFZUA3OL

By Ron van Loon
AEO Success Requires Fixing Root Cause, Not Just Content
SocialApr 4, 2026

AEO Success Requires Fixing Root Cause, Not Just Content

Most of the advice circulating about answer engine optimization (AEO) treats visibility as a content challenge. Write better. Structure it cleaner. Add schema markup. That advice is not wrong, but it addresses the symptom rather than the cause. https://t.co/zrGlNWJYXy

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Federal Agencies Ramp Up AI Enforcement Amid Policy Gridlock
SocialApr 4, 2026

Federal Agencies Ramp Up AI Enforcement Amid Policy Gridlock

AI Enforcement Accelerates as Federal Policy Stalls and States Step In Federal agencies are relying on existing authorities to regulate AI-related conduct: FTC: Section 5 of the FTC Act remains a primary enforcement vehicle for allegedly unfair or deceptive AI practices SEC:...

By Glen Gilmore
Microsoft Takes 3.5 Years to Label AI Entertainment‑Only
SocialApr 4, 2026

Microsoft Takes 3.5 Years to Label AI Entertainment‑Only

Generative AI: It’s “For Entertainment Purposes Only”* *and it only took Microsoft 3.5 years to figure that out. https://t.co/GeLJRirwLa

By Gary Marcus
Dreaming of AI-Generated Hour-Long Shows On Demand
SocialApr 4, 2026

Dreaming of AI-Generated Hour-Long Shows On Demand

I just want AI to get so good that I can get a “60 minutes” like show about any topic I want on demand

By Matteo Franceschetti
AI Fills Missing Video Shots, Seamlessly Matching Your Style
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Fills Missing Video Shots, Seamlessly Matching Your Style

NemoVideo Just Integrated Seedance 2.0 Missing A Shot? Upload Your Footage. The AI Generates The Missing Clips Matching Your Style Perfectly. Can't Tell What's Real And What's AI Anymore. Free To Check It Out → https://t.co/qAI3gyj7OH

By Hasan Toor
Tongwei Adopts Hybrid Heterojunction Back‑contact Solar Cells
SocialApr 4, 2026

Tongwei Adopts Hybrid Heterojunction Back‑contact Solar Cells

Tongwei moves into hybrid heterojunction back contact solar cell technology #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/meLLhEd4Fg

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Storage Costs Halve as Production Doubles, Driving Electrification
SocialApr 4, 2026

Storage Costs Halve as Production Doubles, Driving Electrification

Decades of data says the price of storage drops by 19% every time global production doubles. This isn't some marginal gain. It's an unstoppable force of nature You can’t out-compete math this aggressive. This "learning rate" is a one-way street to...

By Assaad Razzouk
Local AI Hits S‑Curve: Quality Near SOTA, Portable
SocialApr 4, 2026

Local AI Hits S‑Curve: Quality Near SOTA, Portable

set up a mini rack for a home lab setup (will share a pic soon) w my Mac mini and DGX spark with more coming. had a few thoughts as I play w qwen3.5, gemma4, and other models: - there’s an...

By Andrew Chen
Wearable Device Detects Plastic Particles Inside Humans
SocialApr 4, 2026

Wearable Device Detects Plastic Particles Inside Humans

Smartwatch-like device could help detect plastic particles in the human body by Estonian Research Council @TechXplore_com Learn more: https://t.co/wRQlH1XYgK #Innovation #Technology #EmergingTech https://t.co/Hx2nO541cp

By Ron van Loon
Better AI Models Attract a Growing, More Open Community
SocialApr 4, 2026

Better AI Models Attract a Growing, More Open Community

The better the models the more people will join our community. I am hearing the change in everyday people that is underway. Less hate of AI. More discovery.

By Robert Scoble
AI Builds Custom Stock Screens From Simple Prompts
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI Builds Custom Stock Screens From Simple Prompts

Create stock screens with AI Step 1: Tell @Deepvue what you want Step 2: It builds the screen That’s it

By Richard Moglen
OpenAI's Pricey Gamble: Buying a Personality, Not Content
SocialApr 4, 2026

OpenAI's Pricey Gamble: Buying a Personality, Not Content

OpenAI just bought TBPN — not just a podcast, but the entire "interpretation layer" for AI. They're not acquiring content. They're buying a personality. And it might be costing them more than they realize. New piece: "OpenAI: The High Cost of Buying a...

By Shashi Bellamkonda
Meta Tests Instagram Plus as Subscription Trend Grows
SocialApr 4, 2026

Meta Tests Instagram Plus as Subscription Trend Grows

Meta starts testing a premium subscription on Instagram -> Meta is testing an Instagram Plus subscription in a few countries, offering features including anonymous Story viewing and extended 48-hour Story durations "Snapchat and X have proven that there is a market for...

By Glenn Gabe
Earn Reddit Credibility First, Then Share Value
SocialApr 4, 2026

Earn Reddit Credibility First, Then Share Value

Reddit marketing: → Find 5 subreddits where your audience hangs out → Sort content by top posts. Run deep research. Have Claude / Manus read everything. Understand the culture → Start commenting with genuine, helpful responses rooted in value → After you’ve built some...

By Ross Simmonds
AGIBOT Launches Genie G2, Next‑gen Wheeled Humanoid
SocialApr 4, 2026

AGIBOT Launches Genie G2, Next‑gen Wheeled Humanoid

AGIBOT Unveils Genie G2: Next-Generation Wheeled Humanoid #Robot by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/mGOF8jBdnG

By Ron van Loon
Advocating Decentralized Collaborative Post‑Training for Open Models
SocialApr 4, 2026

Advocating Decentralized Collaborative Post‑Training for Open Models

Would love to see @openclaw support decentralized & collaborative post training of open models to help efficiently handle many subtasks cc @davemorin

By Albert Wenger
AI's War Simulation Reveals Unexpected Strategic Choices
SocialApr 4, 2026

AI's War Simulation Reveals Unexpected Strategic Choices

AI just ran a war, and here is what it decided. Complete Video - https://youtu.be/Awj3dHuCKwg?si=EBFgHJq3rq-jQ5vh

By Dr. Steve Keen
Biotech Survey Predictions Often Mislead Investors
SocialApr 4, 2026

Biotech Survey Predictions Often Mislead Investors

51.5% of you thought that $NVO was going to be delisted on $LLY Orforligpron approval day. It was not delisted. Not even a little bit. Are you guys dumb? (Here's a rudimentary example of why you should...

By Adam May
SharpaWave Delivers Real‑Time Precision Beyond Remote Control
SocialApr 4, 2026

SharpaWave Delivers Real‑Time Precision Beyond Remote Control

From Remote Control to Real Precision: SharpaWave in Action by @SharpaRobotics #Robotics #EmergingTech #TechForGood #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/16MXoJHaPr

By Ron van Loon
Intranasal EV Vaccine Shields Mice From H5N1, H7N9
SocialApr 4, 2026

Intranasal EV Vaccine Shields Mice From H5N1, H7N9

A potential universal flu shot? Intranasal EV vaccine protected mice from H5N1, H7N9 https://t.co/WroXpi6YP3 https://t.co/umAPlnRjbF

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
MacBook Pro Vs. Mac Studio
SocialApr 4, 2026

MacBook Pro Vs. Mac Studio

Up at 3 am Shanghai time wondering one thing - should I buy a new MacBook Pro or go for the Mac Studio to vibe code and also run local models?

By Peter Yang