Tooling

Researchers explored how pre-training data size and task alignment impact the performance of large language models and even proposed a new scaling law to predict it.

Longreads shares how AI is being used to decipher scrolls buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, with AI investor Nat Friedman sponsoring a machine-learning competition to help the effort.

Dave Kellogg, on the AI and the Future of Work podcast, shared his 2024 predictions focused on AI and the future of work. via Kellblog.

Fiverr Pro helps businesses build teams of vetted freelancers for complex projects, with options for self-management or dedicated project management.

Google's VP of Global Business spoke on how AI is shaping the future of marketing strategies, including measurement and data analysis, media strategies, and creative content production.

Tyler Cowen and Dan Shipper's new podcast episode covers using GPT-4, including an experiment comparing a Tyler Cowen bot's answers to his own.

Jason Kottke thinks the new recipe website Cooked looks interesting, but some users are raising concerns about potential copyright issues.

via kottke.org

Feedle is a search engine for blogs and podcasts that generates RSS feeds, allowing you to subscribe and stay updated on new search results. via feedle

Swissmiss features Tree.fm, a website that lets you listen to the sounds of different forests.

via swissmiss.

Grimoire is an open-source bookmark manager with a magical-mystical theme that is still in early development. via Hacker News.

Tyler Cowen's conversation with Patrick McKenzie covers topics ranging from credit card security and bank parking lots to Twitter's societal role and the intricacies of crypto. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Venkatesh Rao's allegorical map of the current AI landscape highlights key players, challenges, and emerging trends, arguing that AI development is rapidly transitioning to a "town-planning" phase. via Ribbonfarm Studio.