RT Steven (っ♡◡♡)っ (@stevensarmi_)1/ I joined @SolanaFndn a few months ago as a product engineer to help build open source products that can further adoption of the ecosystem.I wanted to help devs learn and build things they love.IMO, building full products puts us in a unique position to make a difference. ...

A never before seen full visual timeline of Bitcoin’s blockchain, mapping every transaction and event. Because Bitcoin’s ledger is public and open source, every moment shown here is drawn directly from data anyone on the internet can independently verify.https://t.co/G1Ffm6JqWp ...

https://t.co/op5s4ZikGJ is open source and free to be used by anyone with no royalty or even acknowledgement required.We just ask that any mistakes be corrected, so that it becomes more objectively accurate over time.Jeremy Howard (@jeremyphoward):Is there some agreement between @AnthropicAI and @grok on search now?The Anthropic API today for me started citing Grokipedia sources when using its search tool, even although Wikipedia results are higher in search engines for these queries. https://t.co/6skoCXVmJ ...

Core Insights - Alibaba's transformation secret lies in focusing on user needs and cultivating core businesses independently without relying on acquisitions [3][8] - China's AI strategy prioritizes penetration rate over model performance, aiming for a 90% penetration rate of AI agents and devices by 2030 [3] - China has three major advantages in AI: 40% lower electricity costs, 60% lower data center construction costs, and the world's largest STEM talent pool [3][4][5][6] Group 1: China's AI Advantages - Electricity costs in China are 40% lower than in the U.S. due to significant investments in power transmission infrastructure over the past 15 years [4] - The cost of building a data center in China is 60% lower than in the U.S., excluding chip costs [5] - Nearly half of the global AI talent has a Chinese educational background, providing a unique advantage in the AI field [6] Group 2: Open Source vs. Closed Source - Open-source models are expected to outperform closed-source models due to cost-effectiveness, data sovereignty, and privacy concerns [7] - Alibaba's revenue model is based on cloud services rather than AI model fees, leveraging open-source models as a traffic entry point [7] Group 3: Alibaba's Evolution - Alibaba's evolution from a B2B e-commerce platform to an AI cloud computing company is driven by customer demand [8] - The company emphasizes organic growth over acquisitions, fostering a culture that aligns with its core values [8] Group 4: Skills for the Future - Young individuals should focus on three core skills: knowledge acquisition, analytical thinking, and the ability to ask the right questions [9] - Learning programming is still important, not for operating machines, but for developing critical thinking processes [9] Group 5: Career Directions - Recommended fields for future professionals include data science, psychology and biology, and materials science, reflecting the growing importance of data management and innovation in semiconductors [10] Group 6: AI Market Perspectives - There may be a financial bubble in AI, but the underlying technology is real and will not disappear, similar to the internet post-2000 bubble [13] Group 7: Cultural Exchange through Sports - Investment in sports, such as the Brooklyn Nets, is seen as a means of cultural exchange, promoting interaction between Chinese students and American high school students [14]

RT sacha (@ssaintleger)humanity desperately needs what zcash stands forthis is the most important fight of the coming decadethe choice is between technically and socially decentralizing our open source privacy projects at all levels of the stack or succumbing to dystopia ...

"France isn't a safe country for open source privacy projects. They expect backdoors in encryption and for device access too."Still think privacy is a meta or a coordinated "pump"?Have you understood that there's an escalating war right now on your dignity as a being?Plan ZGrapheneOS (@GrapheneOS):We no longer have any active servers in France and are continuing the process of leaving OVH. We'll be rotating our TLS keys and Let's Encrypt account keys pinned via accounturi. DNSSEC keys may also be rotated. O ...

Open Source Growth Strategies - The Open AGI Summit hosted a DevRel and marketing session focused on "Building in Public: Open Source Growth Strategies" [1] - The session featured speakers from Ethereum Foundation, OasisProtocol, Chainlink, Consensys, and eigencloud [2] Community Building - The discussion centered on how open source teams grow, ship products, and build communities in real time [2]

AI is about intelligence. If you have to build intelligence, open models need to exist. Open models gives us the ability to extend and to fine tune these models in order to meet the requirements for specific workflows in specific industries.Open source AI models give you more visibility into what's happening and to the reasoning itself, as well as more customizability. I believe agentic commerce will be a reality, it's not a fiction anymore. ...

Core Viewpoint - Linus Torvalds emphasizes that AI is just another tool in software development, similar to compilers, which enhances productivity without eliminating the need for programmers [1][24]. Group 1: Role and Contributions - Over the past two decades, Torvalds has transitioned from being a programmer to a technical leader and maintainer, primarily observing the progress of Linux and Git rather than actively coding [5][7]. - The core work of long-standing projects like Linux is maintenance and continuous support, with ongoing modifications to the kernel for better organization and stability [9][10]. Group 2: AI and Software Development - AI's role in the Linux kernel is still experimental, with ongoing efforts to utilize AI for patch management and code review, but it has also caused significant disruptions [21][20]. - Despite the hype around AI, Torvalds believes that it will not replace programmers but rather enhance their efficiency and open new development opportunities [24][25]. Group 3: Hardware and Industry Trends - The rise of companies like Nvidia and AMD has shifted focus from traditional CPUs to accelerated processing units (APUs), although Linux remains integral to system maintenance and operation [17][18]. - The involvement of Nvidia in the Linux kernel has increased due to the growing importance of AI in cloud services, marking a positive shift in collaboration [19]. Group 4: Personal Insights and Management Style - Torvalds admits to spending most of his time reviewing emails rather than coding, often not responding unless there are issues, which can lead to a perception of being unapproachable [30][31]. - He encourages finding hobbies outside of work to manage stress, highlighting the importance of engaging in activities where failure is acceptable and can be enjoyable [26][27].

RT Devconnect ARG - the first Ethereum World’s Fair (@EFDevcon)"You can learn from Open Source, we learn from the community. This is how we grow the ecosystem."@jbaylina from @ziskvm at @eth_proofs eventHead to the Yellow Pavilion for more proofs talks. https://t.co/0VDekuaJDa ...