静态网站悖论
个人网站的两种不同实现方式：一种是复杂的内容管理系统（CMS），另一种是简单的静态 HTML 文件。文章指出，尽管大多数普通用户倾向于使用复杂的解决方案（如 WordPress），但实际上，只有少数专业软件工程师能够选择更简单的静态网站。
via HackerNews 2024 10 09
前两天刚好听朋友说 square space 已经涨到了近乎搞笑的 $25 月费，做不用来盈利的个人博客实在难以 justify。这篇文章中吐槽得很在点子上：
normal users are stuck with a bunch of greedy clowns that make them pay for every little thing, all while wasting ungodly amounts of computational power to render what could have been a static website in 99% of cases.
普通用户被困在了一群屁大点功能都要收费的贪婪小丑手里，与此同时浪费着人神共愤额度的算力来渲染 99% 的情况下都可以作为静态的网站。
当然原文中说的“只有少数专业软件工程师才能选择更简单的静态网站”略微夸张并不认同，因为静态站至少是比 self-host 的动态 CMS 少太多维护了。我的 backlog 里也一直躺了篇安利新手用静态站并拉踩 WP 的文，不过网上这种文已经有无数了也还是拦不住前赴后继往各种 CMS 的坑里冲的新手，觉得写了又有什么意义呢就还搁着没写。（当然迟早会像以前反复造的无数轮子一样被废话欲战胜的 but not today）
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Трэвис Скотт в Fortnite: концерт как технологический прорыв🎶
💎Когда музыка, игры и технологии сливаются в одно, рождаются новые форматы искусства. Виртуальный концерт Трэвиса Скотта в Fortnite – это не просто шоу, а технологическая революция, которая изменила индустрию.
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Как технологии создали это шоу?🌍
🔵3D-анимация в реальном времени – цифровой Трэвис Скотт превращался в гиганта, погружался под воду и летал в космос.
🔵Геймдвижок Unreal Engine – позволил интегрировать живую музыку с интерактивными эффектами.
🔵VR и иммерсивные технологии – зрители ощущали себя внутри шоу, перемещаясь вместе с артистом.
🔵Облачные серверы и массовая синхронизация – 27,7 миллионов человек смотрели концерт одновременно, без лагов.
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Этот кейс показал, что технологии меняют музыкальную индустрию – теперь концерты могут происходить в метавселенных, а сцена становится бесконечной 🎭
📌 Будущее музыки – это цифровые миры, где шоу создаются алгоритмами, а зрители могут взаимодействовать с артистом в реальном времени.
YouTube and Music Labels Collaborate on AI-Generated Music Guidelines
Hey there, AI & Law community!
YouTube has partnered with Universal Music Group and other notable record labels to establish a set of guidelines for dealing with AI-generated music.
Here are the key principles outlined in this framework:
1️⃣ AI Responsibility: YouTube commits to smart AI use with music partners.
2️⃣ Creative Protection: New AI creativity needs safeguards for music partners.
3️⃣ Trust & Safety: YouTube expands safety for AI content.
AI covers, where AI replaces original singers' voices, are being uploaded daily. YouTube is actively addressing copyright concerns through its Content ID system and plans to use AI to identify infringing content, although some controversies surround these efforts.
#AILaw#MusicTech#AIandMusic
Venture Capitalists Seek Unique Startups
Harry Stebbings highlights the challenges in securing early investments for billion-dollar startups. He notes that successful startups often face skepticism, as venture funds must invest in uniquely promising ideas that others doubt. This trend raises the question: should you seek agreement or disagreement on your idea?
In related news, the music generator JEN-1.5 is now publicly available, focused on licensed content under Warner. However, it lacks quality, providing only basic melodies and no vocal options. While it includes a subscription model for limited generations, it aims to appeal to musicians with its StyleFilter tool, which promises some innovative potential.
You can explore JEN-1.5 here.
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Raising Funds for Innovative Projects
🔹 Nil Foundation raised $600k in a public sale for its zkSharding Ethereum Layer 2 technology.
🔹 SoloAI, an AI music platform, secured $2M in seed funding led by HongShan.
🔹 Mansa, a DeFi platform focused on Africa, raised $3M in a pre-seed round with Tether's leadership.
🔹 ResearchHub, a tokenized social network, garnered $2M from BoostVC.
🔸 SEC has approved Figure's YLDS, the first interest-bearing stablecoin, registered as a security with a 0.5% annual yield. Users must complete KYC for daily returns. Read more
🔸 SEC is intensifying efforts on crypto staking regulations and is seeking industry memos for upcoming guidance. More details
🔸 A joint venture for a stablecoin license in Hong Kong has been formed between Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT. Explore the partnership
#Ethereum#DeFi#AI#Stablecoin#Crypto#VC#Web3#Fundraising#Funding#KYC#SEC#HongKong#CryptoRegulation#MusicTech#CrossBorderPayments#TokenizedEconomy#Innovation#TechInvestment#Blockchain#InvestmentOpportunity
Recent Startup Funding Rounds Announced
Several startups have recently secured funding to advance their innovative solutions:
- Lizzy Care: $2.60M for transforming dementia care with technology and support.
- Nuj Super: $2.53M for developing enhanced superannuation solutions.
- Aithra: $2.10M for unique 3D printing innovations with diverse material capabilities.
- AlterDiag: $2.08M for rapid diagnostic tests targeting unmet medical needs.
- Solo AI: $2M for an AI-driven music platform for easy track creation and monetization.
- Banca.Me: $2M for risk-free financial solutions for individuals and companies.
- Visalaw.ai: $1.60M for AI research and drafting services in immigration law.
- HYDGEN: $1.49M for green hydrogen solutions promoting decarbonization.
- Cancrie: $1.20M for enhancing energy efficiency in batteries by innovating with waste materials.
- Hill: $1.20M focusing on improving infrastructure solutions.
#Funding#Startups#Healthcare#AI#3DPrinting#Biotech#Fintech#MusicTech#Energy#Hydrogen#Sustainability#Decarbonization#DiagnosticTests#Immigration#Batteries#Innovations#VC#Tech