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Founders and Entrepreneurs #241

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🤖 AI Pioneer Yoshua Bengio Warns of Recursive Self-Improvement

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns of the moment AI starts building better AI on its own and wants it stopped before we get there. He says recursive self-improvement—AI creating increasingly capable models without human input—should be illegal: “We shouldn’t even engage in this.”

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  • Recursive Self-Improvement: Bengio warns of the dangers of recursive self-improvement, where AI creates increasingly capable models without human input.

  • Legislative Action: Bengio advocates for legislative action to prevent recursive self-improvement, stating that it should be illegal.

  • Human Oversight: Bengio emphasizes the importance of human oversight and control in AI development to prevent the creation of uncontrolled AI systems.

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  • Yoshua Bengio

  • Recursive Self-Improvement

  • AI development

  • Human oversight

🚀 PostgreSQL 17 Introduces Native Memory Tuning for Parallel Index Builds

PostgreSQL 17 introduces native memory tuning for parallel index builds, allowing for more efficient use of system resources.

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  • Native Memory Tuning: PostgreSQL 17 introduces native memory tuning for parallel index builds, allowing for more efficient use of system resources.

  • Parallel Index Builds: Parallel index builds can significantly improve query performance, but require careful tuning to avoid resource contention.

  • Memory Efficiency: Native memory tuning helps to optimize memory usage, reducing the risk of memory-related errors and improving overall system performance.

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  • Original source

  • PostgreSQL 17

  • Native memory tuning

  • Parallel index builds

  • Memory efficiency

🚀 Chicago Community for Founders, Builders, and Writers

Moved to Chicago with the family this summer. Who should I know here? I'm looking to get plugged into the community - especially founders, builders, and people who write online.

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  • Chicago Community: The author is looking to connect with the Chicago community, particularly founders, builders, and writers.

  • Networking Opportunities: The author is seeking networking opportunities to expand their professional network.

  • Community Engagement: The author is interested in engaging with the community and learning more about the local tech scene.

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🚀 AI Cameras with Glasses

Do these look like glasses with AI inside? Will have a lot more to say after they show off next week.

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  • AI Cameras: The author is referring to AI cameras that resemble glasses.

  • Showcase: The author will provide more information after the AI cameras are showcased next week.

  • AI Integration: The author is highlighting the integration of AI technology into everyday objects.

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🚀 Flock Cameras Backlash

The hysteric backlash against Flock cameras is the quintessential PSYOP. Everyone already carries a GPS tracker in their pocket everywhere they go, while public & private spaces are blanketed with security cameras. But license plate cameras are where we suddenly draw the line?

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  • Flock Cameras: The author is referring to Flock cameras, which have sparked a backlash.

  • PSYOP: The author describes the backlash as a PSYOP, or psychological operation.

  • Surveillance: The author highlights the widespread use of surveillance cameras and GPS tracking.

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🚀 Capital and Intelligence

Capital that only rents intelligence builds landlords. Capital that funds ownership of models, Frames, Cogs, Ops, and learning loops — builds ecosystems where humans and specialized Cogs can cooperate while maintaining accountability and autonomy.

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  • Capital and Intelligence: The author is highlighting the importance of capital and intelligence in building ecosystems.

  • Landlords: The author describes capital that only rents intelligence as building landlords.

  • Ecosystems: The author emphasizes the importance of building ecosystems where humans and specialized Cogs can cooperate.

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🚀 Maintenance List

A maintenance list can hold a weekly vitamin refill and a cooling-pad cleaning every six months. Same list, different intervals. No need to pretend every chore is a weekly chore.

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  • Maintenance List: The author is highlighting the importance of maintenance lists.

  • Variable Intervals: The author emphasizes the importance of using variable intervals for maintenance tasks.

  • Efficient Chores: The author describes how using a maintenance list can help with efficient chores.

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🚀 Crypto Regulation

See we didn’t need some nonsense piece of crypto regulation, Clarity Act, just a rate hike that puts more dollars in the hands of rich people to consume more financial assets.

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  • Crypto Regulation: The author is referring to crypto regulation, specifically the Clarity Act.

  • Rate Hike: The author suggests that a rate hike would be a more effective solution.

  • Financial Assets: The author highlights the impact of a rate hike on financial assets.

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🚀 Custom Forged Wheels

Massive thanks to @BrixtonForged for these gorgeous custom forged lightweight wheels for the track car. Their signature script on the outer lip is such a beautiful little detail. Can’t wait to get some new rubber on these and thrash them around!

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  • Custom Forged Wheels: The author is referring to custom forged wheels, specifically those from @BrixtonForged.

  • Track Car: The author is highlighting the use of the custom forged wheels on a track car.

  • Customization: The author emphasizes the importance of customization in car design.

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Written by Drishtant Ghosh (Drix10), a technical founder and engineer working across AI systems, developer infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

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