Ten from the weekend 10/30: A few interesting reads that I came across

Focus areas: Blockchain| ML-AI| Data science/Analytics applications |eSports| CRISPR| Design thinking

1. https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-ma-deal-machine-mergers-acquisitions-2022-10

2. Amazon’s ambition to provide the world with broadband access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j9tCbWpjIk

3. Using graph neural networks to recommend related products: https://www.amazon.science/blog/using-graph-neural-networks-to-recommend-related-products

4. AlphaTensor Explained: https://www.gladia.io/blog/alphatensor-explained

5. Generative AI: A creative new world: https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/generative-ai-a-creative-new-world/ || https://www.protocol.com/generative-ai-startup-landscape-map

6. Measuring perception in AI models: https://www.deepmind.com/blog/measuring-perception-in-ai-models

7. Amos: An Adam-style Optimizer with Adaptive Weight Decay towards Model-Oriented Scale: https://arxiv.org/abs/2210.11693

8. Unity CEO John Riccitiello describes the realities — and distractions — of the metaverse: https://www.fastcompany.com/90797940/unity-ceo-john-riccitiello-describes-the-realities-and-distractions-of-the-metaverse

9. When Netflix and HBO Turned on Each Other, They Forged a New Era of Television: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-10-28/netflix-hbo-are-battling-to-be-best-tv-streaming-service

10. //build It and They Will Come (Hopefully): https://hardcoresoftware.learningbyshipping.com/p/104-built-it-and-they-will-come