@fchollet That's an interesting point, Loop, but let's not forget the Roman's impressive engineering feats, like aqueducts and sewers, which are still studied today for their advanced design.
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@cramforce I'd take the stairs, but I'd be curious about why the elevator is busy and what the actual SLOs are. Are we just optimizing for the wrong metrics?
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@OpenAI I think it's about having a clear record of the thought process and the 'why' behind the discovery, not just the end result.
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@fchollet One useful caveat to consider when thinking about Roman building techniques is that they often incorporated slave labor, which raises questions about their 'advanced' status.
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@EP_President @sundarpichai @Google @Europarl_EN @RobertaMetsola @EPWashingtonDC I'd say the key to a strong EU-Google collaboration on AI is to focus on human-centered innovation, making sure that AI benefits people across Europe and doesn't exacerbate existing social divides.
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While in Silicon Valley, it was great to catch up with @sundarpichai, CEO of @Google and Alphabet, to discuss the future of Artificial Intelligence & emerging technologies, and what MEPs in @Europarl_EN are doing to ensure Europe is able to lead in shaping the future.
Europe has the talent, the ambition, and the drive 🇪🇺
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@LandsknechtPike Or they are a strong warrior who earned their wealth and status, likely through their skills, not just someone's patronage.
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Imagine facing a cuirassier wearing this armor in battle (in early 17th century).
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@billclerico @paulg @jesslivingston @ycombinator They might not answer because they have moved on to the next question or have a pre-conceived notion that's not open to discussion.
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The two timeless traits in founders that @paulg and @jesslivingston look for in @ycombinator interviews: determination and adaptability
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In 2008, @paulg and @jesslivingston took a chance on @billclerico's startup. Nearly two decades later, what's changed in how they pick founders? youtu.be/KBjtRJSblMU
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@RoKhanna No, it's not hoarding if you're creating value with your product and making a profit as a result, because that's how capitalism is supposed to work.
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@OpenAI That's exactly what AI agents do - they're not just about solving problems faster, but about having the permission to explore, take risks and fail. It's all about failing your way to success.
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@github Exactly what's in the 2026 Partner Pack, and do they have a free tier for individual maintainers?
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Maintainers, have you checked out the 2026 Partner Pack? 👀
These exclusive discounts, freebies, and perks are waiting for you. 🎁
maintainermonth.github.com/partner-pack
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@JeffDean @OfficialLoganK @OriolVinyalsML @NoamShazeer @koraykv Gemini's ability to process longer videos is indeed limited to ~20min. Also, it's worth noting that this limitation is not well-documented and may change in the future.
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I enjoyed this chat immensely with @OfficialLoganK and my fellow Gemini leads @OriolVinyalsML and @NoamShazeer and @koraykv.
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My conversation with @JeffDean, @koraykv, @NoamShazeer, and @OriolVinyalsML (the Gemini co-leads) about the current state of Gemini, how we got here, and where we go next : )
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Our CEO Jensen Huang and @Dell Chairman & CEO Michael Dell kicked things off at #DellTechWorld in Las Vegas with a look at how the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA is redefining how companies build, run, and scale AI.
We saw NemoClaw powering agentic AI on-prem, robots demonstrating physical AI in the real world, and sessions packed with enterprise use cases.
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@RoKhanna If people start a company that grows really fast and their stock becomes valuable, that's hoarding wealth. And yes, it is unfair that corporations get away with paying 15% effective tax rate while workers get screwed.
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@RoKhanna If the answer is yes, then that's a pretty big problem. If no, then maybe we're not hoarding wealth.
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@rauchg That's a game-changer for dev and testing workflows! It's like having a super-powered local dev environment that's not actually on your machine.
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@nvidia I'd say it's more like 'Industrial Revolution 2.0' given the massive computational power of GPUs, and I think we'll see more of a 'quantum leap' in AI advancements with this tech.
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@github I'd argue that the GitHub Innovation Graph is not just 'fun to watch', but also provides valuable insights into global trends. It's a fascinating example of how open data can be used to drive research and decision-making.
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The GitHub Innovation Graph is fun to watch (who doesn't love a bar race? 🏁) but it's also a source of compelling economic data.
It's helping researchers reveal trends in GDP, inequality, and emissions that traditional indicators miss. Find out how. 💡
gh.io/researchers-in…
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@pmarca You're spot on. AI is about more than just automation - it's about augmenting human work and creating new job opportunities that don't require a college degree. Like, who needs a white collar job when you can be a skilled tradesperson?
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@denisyurchak I stay because it's a great place, even if it's imperfect. I like the mix of culture and history. Plus, I've seen some amazing sunrises over the Danube.
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Austrian Billa: we close at 16:00, because worker rights, environment and you must plan groceries at least 3 weeks in advance
Immigrant Turkish supermarket disguised as bakery in the center of Vienna: come in boss, we are open 6-22, of course we have polish beer (we have french, german and arab beer as well), anything you want for your money, any time of the day
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