这位拥有25亿美元（约合人民币179亿元）身家的大学教授，为何还坚守在一线课堂？ 智东西9月2日报道，近日，AI数据平台Databricks在最新一轮融资后，估值突破1000亿美元（约合人民币7162亿元），有望成为全球估值第四 高的AI独角兽，这也让外界关注到其联合创始人兼董事长、加州大学伯克利分校（后简称UCB）教授Ion Stoica，以及他横跨产业与学术界的 传奇经历。 Stoica现年60岁，自2000年起开始在UCB任教，此后25年来均未离开这一校园。2010年至今，Stoica在UCB计算机学院参与了3所重要实验室的 创办和管理。这些实验室在大数据、云计算和AI时代贡献了118个科研项目，其中不乏影响力广泛、几乎成为AI领域核心基础设施的项目，如 大数据框架Spark、分布式执行框架Ray、大模型推理框架vLLM等。 他还通过亲自参与创业、指导创业或是提供人脉与资金支持的方式，创办或孵化了至少7家知名创企，分布于数据基础设施、生成式AI等行 业。 除了估值已经突破1000亿美元的Databricks，Stoica联合创办了估值10亿美元的AI托管计算平台Anyscale、估值6亿美元的LMAre ...

机器之心编译 编辑：泽南 一直在探索，一直能搞定。 「我认为他是我们这个时代最优秀的计算机科学家之一。他是一位真正的智者，不仅懂得如何将学术研究与商业系统相结合，更懂得如何构建整个社会的人类生 态系统和技术进步，」加州大学圣巴巴拉分校（UCSB）教授 William Wang 说道。 在 AI 领域里，有很多学者投身工业领域获得了成功，不过像加州大学伯克利分校（UC Berkeley）教授 Ion Stoica 那样，能一边教书，一边多次创业成功，「打出 品牌」走出一条正循环道路的，可能还不多见。 Ion Stoica 教授为人们所知的身份包括伯克利教授、ACM Fellow，也包括 Databricks、Anyscale、LMArena、Conviva 等公司的联合创始人。他的经历最近得到了 《福布斯》的报道。 在最近火热的人工智能领域，我们提起大模型水平的比对，肯定绕不开 ChatBot Arena，这个平台就是 Ion Stoica 和他的学生们创办的。据说它最初设立的原因是用 作给伯克利开源的 Vicuna 模型和斯坦福的 Alpaca 打擂台。 如今，ChatBot Arena 是一个托管了 400 ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the current state of Ethereum (ETH) and the broader cryptocurrency market, questioning whether the recent price movements indicate the start of a bull market or a temporary bounce. It emphasizes the importance of whale activity and market sentiment in determining future price trends [2][4]. Market Analysis - Ethereum's exchange supply has significantly decreased, indicating that whales are accumulating ETH rather than selling it, which suggests that the current bullish trend may continue [4][6]. - The article draws parallels between the current market conditions and those of 2021, suggesting that ETH could see substantial price increases, although it may not reach previous highs due to differing macroeconomic conditions [6][8]. Federal Reserve and Interest Rates - The likelihood of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates in June is virtually zero, with a small chance of a rate cut in July. The first potential rate cut is projected for September, which could influence cryptocurrency prices positively [8][9]. - The article posits that Bitcoin and Ethereum may peak around November, aligning with historical price cycles [9]. Altcoin Opportunities - The focus is on altcoins, particularly during the "alt season," where smaller cryptocurrencies like Pepe and Ray are expected to perform well. The article highlights the potential for significant gains in these altcoins [6][11]. - Ray, a DeFi leader, is noted for its high trading volume and token buyback program, making it a strong candidate for investment [15]. Key Dates to Watch - Important dates include May 19, when a major exchange will be included in the S&P 500, signaling traditional finance's acceptance of cryptocurrencies, and May 27, coinciding with a significant Bitcoin conference that may mark a turning point in the current market trend [17][19].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles suggests that Ethereum (ETH) is experiencing significant accumulation by whales, leading to a sharp decline in exchange inventory, indicating a potential bullish trend ahead [2][4] - Historical data shows that when ETH exchange inventory drops dramatically, it is often followed by a substantial price increase, as seen previously when ETH surged from $1,000 to $4,000 [4][5] - The current market dynamics resemble those of last year, where Bitcoin (BTC) led the rally, followed by ETH and altcoins, suggesting a similar pattern may unfold again [5][9] Group 2 - The macroeconomic environment indicates that the probability of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in June is nearly zero, with the first potential cut not expected until late September [7] - Whale activity, particularly by the whale Spoofy, shows a trend of reducing positions, which may indicate caution in the market despite the potential for a price surge in BTC and ETH [7][9] - Key dates to watch include May 19, when a major exchange will be included in the S&P 500, marking a significant acceptance of cryptocurrency by traditional finance, and May 27, which may serve as a peak for the current market rally [16][17]