π Useless Fact of the Day
The Minneapolis phone book has 21 pages of Andersons.
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By 2030, data processing, primarily driven by AI, is predicted to consume more electricity in the US than all other energy-intensive goods combined, according to an IEA report. While AI could increase efficiency and reduce overall emissions, significant energy demand and potential environmental issues remain a concern.
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Amazon has announced Nova Act, a general-purpose AI agent capable of navigating web browsers and performing simple tasks independently. Developed by Amazonβs AGI lab, the technology will integrate with the upcoming Alexa+ upgrade. The Nova Act SDK allows developers to create AI agent prototypes.
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OpenAI is set to launch new AI models, including a revamped GPT-4.1 and smaller versions like GPT-4.1 mini and nano. They are also releasing o3 and o4 mini models. CEO Sam Altman hinted at delays due to capacity challenges.
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US scientists have developed the most comprehensive 3D map of a cubic millimeter of mouse brain, tracing 84,000 neurons, 500 million synapses, and 5.4km of neuronal wiring. This breakthrough could enhance understanding of intelligence, consciousness, and neurological diseases.
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π± Good First GitHub Issue
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Language:
Repository: ImprovedTube
(A powerful but lightweight extension, to enrich your video experience & enable your content selection.)
Why: It's a minor bug and involves understanding basic CSS and browser behavior, suitable for new contributors.
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β 43905, π 1128
A tool for writing better scripts
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β 2002, π 130
Rill is a tool for effortlessly transforming data sets into powerful, opinionated dashboards using SQL. BI-as-code.
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β 2604, π 161
Local AI API Platform
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β 40, π 1
Pledge β A Lightweight Reactive Framework for Swift (No Rx Overhead)
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β 39157, π 4101
Port of OpenAI's Whisper model in C/C++
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