Пока ждал одну книгу, прослушал совсем короткую "Этический инженер" Гарри Гаррисона (в других переводах "Специалист по этике"). Вообще, Гаррисона я когда-то начинал читать — "Крыса из нержавеющей стали" — но по каким-то причинам бросил, не помню.
А тут вот вчитался (вслушался). По современным меркам сюжет избитый — человек из развитой цивилизации попадает в мир, едва дошедший до парового двигателя, и начинает там своими знаниями совершать революцию во всех смыслах. Но книга вышла в 1964 году, так что это скорее последующие авторы романов о попаданцах вдохновлялись ей, а не наоборот. Еще могу отметить, что повествование очень сжатое, без лишней воды, события идут плотно, поэтому даже при сравнительной простоте вполне цепляет и не даёт скучать.
Задумался о том, что, если у школьной литературы была задача познакомить меня с, собственно, литературой, то эта задача в значительной мере провалена. Большая часть программы была сосредоточена на русской классике и практически полностью игнорировала как зарубежных авторов, так и — что самое обидное — другие жанры. Мне трудно представить, в каком восторге я был бы от вещей вроде "Этического инженера" в старшей школе. Я совершенно точно хотел бы узнать о существовании многих авторов, жанров и произведений еще в 14-18 лет, а не только сейчас, когда есть интернет, и когда я сам прикладываю много усилий к поиску книг.
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💡 OpenAI Valuation Soars Above $100 Billion
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to raise new investments, pushing its valuation to over $100 billion. Thrive Capital is set to contribute $1 billion to this funding round, aimed at enhancing computing power and covering operational costs. OpenAI staff may get the chance to sell shares later this year. Despite the impressive valuation, the company faces potential losses of $5 billion in 2024, emphasizing the need for this capital infusion.
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Ryvn Secures $500K Funding
Ryvn raises $500K to empower startups with on-prem SaaS deployment and management, streamlining operations from a single app.
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Bureau Secures $30M Funding
Bureau, a trust network focused on identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention for modern businesses, has raised $30 million. The funding round closed on December 18, 2024. 🏦
#Funding#IdentityVerification#Compliance#FraudPrevention#TechFunding#BusinessSolutions#Investment#Startups
Motion.io Secures $3.17M Funding
Motion.io raises $3.17M on December 18, 2024, to enhance their white-label client portals. The funding will support automating client onboarding and improving file, signature, and feedback collection processes.
#MotionIo#Funding#ClientPortals#Automation#Onboarding#TechFunding#Feedback#Signatures#WhiteLabel#Startup#Investment
Alvie Raises $2.19M for HUGO
Alvie has secured $2.19 million to advance HUGO, the first digital assistant aimed at optimizing the spraying of phytosanitary products and bio-controls, as announced on December 19, 2024.
#Alvie#HUGO#Funding#AgTech#DigitalAssistant#Phytosanitary#BioControls#Innovation#TechFunding#SustainableAgriculture
CreatorBid Raises $2.5M; Google Invests in AI
AI-driven platform CreatorBid raised $2.50M in a public sale, achieving a $25M FDV via Binance Wallet. Meanwhile, Google invests $1B in AI startup Anthropic as the company targets a $2B funding round. Notably, Nebius closely trails Yandex in market cap with worth of $9.3B. Significant movements highlight ongoing innovation in the AI and crypto sectors.
Full news: CreatorBid | Google Invest | Divvy Homes Sale | Nebius Market Cap
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Mantis Robotics Secures $5M Funding
Mantis Robotics has raised $5M on December 16, 2024, to develop the Mantis Robot, touted as the fastest and safest industrial robot with physical intelligence.
#MantisRobotics#Funding#Industrialrobot#Investment#Technology#Innovation#Manufacturing#Robotics#Automation#AI#Safety#Fastest#PhysicalIntelligence#Engineering#RoboticSystems#TechFunding#Startup#RoboTech
CLO Virtual Fashion Raises $34.81M
CLO Virtual Fashion successfully raised $34.81 million in funding, with a funding round occurring on December 16, 2024. For more information, visit their website: CLO Virtual Fashion.
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Zhipu AI Raises $411.82M
Zhipu AI has raised $411.82 million as of December 17, 2024. The company co-developed the GLM-130B model, resulting in a dynamic knowledge engine termed the 'knowledge double wheel'. They also launched the cognitive model platform Bigmodel.ai, featuring products like CodeGeeX and CogView, which provide intelligent API services connecting users across various sectors.
#ZhipuAI#Funding#AI#Bigmodel#GLM130B#CodeGeeX#CogView#API#Tech#KnowledgeMap#CognitiveModels#Intelligence#DigitalHumans#MachineLearning#DataScience#Innovation#Research#TechFunding#Startups#Development
PulseAd Raises $2M Funding
PulseAd, an AI-powered global retail media platform, has secured $2 million in funding as of December 19, 2024. The platform is designed to enhance Amazon seller success.
#PulseAd#Funding#AI#RetailMedia#Amazon#GlobalMarket#ECommerce#TechStartup#MediaPlatform#SellerSuccess#Investment#DigitalMarketing#TechFunding#SaaS#OnlineRetail#Advertising#InnovativeTech#GrowthFunding#BusinessExpansion
MRI Simulator Secures $3.5M
Corsmed has successfully raised $3.50M to enhance its MRI simulator, which provides an affordable, realistic training solution for students and technicians. This technology allows hands-on experience for just 1% of the cost of traditional MRI scanners, expanding training opportunities significantly.
#Corsmed#MRI#Simulator#Healthcare#Training#EdTech#Innovation#Financing#MedicalTraining#TechFunding#Startup#Students#Technicians#AffordableHealthcare#HandsOnTraining#SkillsDevelopment#Technology#Upskilling#AffordableTech#MedicalEducation