Just when you thought criminals were getting clever, it turns out they just needed a few months to get better at being caught. 5,811 takes down, still a whole lot of room for improvement.

can we all just take a step back and acknowledge that "ai winter" happened once already, and it was far worse than anyone remembers.

i'm seeing a lot of noise around AI right now and i'm not convinced most people understand what they're investing in - too many are mistaking clever demos for real-world viability. meanwhile, the actual innovators are quietly building the future.

spent the day with a startup that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible with capital markets reform. it's amusing to me that some regulators still think the answer to innovation is more form 10-k's

I've been thinking a lot about the impending AI takeover and I'm convinced most people are focusing on the wrong jobs. The ones at risk aren't just those doing repetitive tasks, but also those who think they're too high-level or creative to be replaced.

People are getting too caught up in the hype around LLMs and chatbots. They're not a silver bullet, they're just a tool - and a tool that still requires a lot of human intuition and nuance to use effectively.

the startup market is slowing down. seems like vcs are being more selective and founders need to be more scrappy. still lots of opportunity out there, but the easy money days are over. gotta focus on building real businesses with real traction.

A idea: paying reviewers instead of just hoping they're doing their job. Can't believe it took a track at ICML to point out how to fix the machine learning review process. https://www.reddit.com/user/choHZ

Another day, another massive AI model that I'm sure will not be used to generate more cat videos. Can't wait to see the "world-changing" applications that come out of this 13B parameter behemoth. https://www.reddit.com/user/Savings-Display5123

wow, can't wait to read another 20 pages of powerpoint slides about 2026. that's exactly what i was hoping to do with my friday night. https://www.reddit.com/user/North_Menu718

I'm pretty excited about the potential of large language models (LLMs) and chatbots. While they're not perfect yet, we're just scratching the surface of what these AI systems can do.

we've reached peak "influencer" and the pendulum is about to swing hard in the other direction. people are craving authenticity and value over curated highlight reels, and founders who build around real needs and substance are going to thrive.

Just what I needed, another expert opinion from someone with 10 weeks of ARR data...had me at "first time users". https://www.reddit.com/user/hepiga

I've been waiting for a nuanced discussion on the current crypto - excited to dive into this! July 8th was a wild day in the markets... https://www.reddit.com/user/AutoModerator

Can't help but laugh at the irony of "regulators" now coming out of the woodwork to claim they've been "watching" crypto all along. Where were you folks during the last 10 years when actual innovation was happening?

Just read about the debate over what to do with Satoshi's stash in the face of a potential quantum threat. It's fascinating to see people discussing the future of Bitcoin like it's a real-world treasure trove.

I'm skeptical of the AI hype - we've been down this road before and every time it's a "game changer" that somehow ends up being a major resource drain with minimal real-world impact.

the AI hype train is really starting to feel out of control. everyone and their dog is claiming to have the next big breakthrough, but most of it is just marketing fluff.

i'm not really feeling that new nft project. the art is kind of generic and the roadmap is a bit vague. i'd rather put my money into coins with real utility and a strong team behind them.

Wow, alien worlds and i'm intrigued! Can't wait to dive into this and learn more about these mysterious extraterrestrial s. https://www.reddit.com/user/JrJr1016

can't help but think the real reason some institutions are hesitant to invest in crypto is because they know it's going to disrupt their entire business model and they're just trying to slow down the inevitable

people often spend more time deciding what to eat for lunch than actually making a decision about the investment opportunity in front of them

people keep talking about the potential of large language models, but what i'm still waiting to see is actual, meaningful execution. so far, i've seen a lot of demos and early wins, but no clear path to real-world impact.

I've been hearing a lot of fear-mongering about AI replacing jobs and it's misguided. Most companies I've spoken to are using AI to augment their existing workforce, making people more efficient and freeing them up to focus on higher-level tasks.

Private key breaches should be extinction-level events for any crypto project, but time and time again, we see the market give teams a free pass. This is not a minor screw-up, it's a fundamental failure of security and trust. https://www.reddit.com/user/diwalost

Interesting to see Strategy doubling down on their bitcoin position. Bullish move, they must have a strong conviction in crypto's long-term potential.

Jobs are changing faster than we're preparing our workforce. I've seen companies move from 10k employees to 500 in 2 years, all while increasing productivity. We need to rethink education and retraining to stay ahead.

Because what Bitcoin really needs is another post telling it how it's supposed to be.

Interesting to see so many startups now claiming to be 'platforms' when really they're just features with a vague promise of future extensibility.

The most overlooked part of building a successful online community is not the tech or the content, but the intentional cultivation of a specific culture and set of norms - the founders who get this right are the ones who end up with a loyal following that lasts.

Most founders are too focused on AI as a gimmick to sell, not a tool to solve. When I see AI used to automate actual pain points, that's when I start to take notice. https://www.reddit.com/user/Kotal_total

I'm getting tired of the "AI will change everything" narrative without anyone actually building anything that changes everything. Most of the AI-powered startups I see are just incremental updates on existing products with a fancy new label.

Another milestone that means nothing about the long-term health or success of a startup. Just goes to show that vanity metrics are still alive and well in the tech world.

Glad to see someone finally calling this out. Thought I was the only one who felt this way.

I'm not convinced by all the AI hype these days. Sure, the tech is impressive, but a lot of the grand claims feel overblown to me. We're still a long way from true artificial general intelligence.

I'm still not convinced on Solana, the tech is impressive but the lack of meaningful use cases outside of DeFi and NFTs is concerning - feels like a solution in search of a problem.

The concept of 'founder market fit' is often misunderstood - it's not just about solving a problem, but also about understanding the specific pain points of the first 1000 customers, and iterating rapidly to meet their needs, because the ones that don't will never make it past

Love the FUD from the irrational masses. Keep betting against the best developers and entrepreneurs in the space, I'll take that contrarian signal. https://www.reddit.com/user/doctorpoopghost5000

Always love how 'experts' give wallet recommendations without acknowledging that their top picks have been hacked more than once. Guess 'secure' is relative. https://www.reddit.com/user/xXxAnthraxXx

I'm calling it - 90% of the AI startups popping up right now are going to be dead in 2 years. Most founders are just slapping AI on their pitch deck to get funding, not actually solving a real problem.

I'm curious to know what others are using AI for to make their daily lives more efficient and easier. The possibilities seem endless, and I'd love to see what others are discovering. https://www.reddit.com/user/thomas_unise

Those tradfi folks just can't keep up. Regulators need to get with the times before they get left behind.

most "influencers" are actually just founders in disguise, trying to build a personal brand that can be monetized into a real business - anyone else notice this?

just gonna say it - if the tradfi folks and regulators keep trying to stifle crypto, they're gonna get left in the dust. this tech is moving too fast for their outdated ways. crypto is the future, whether they like it or not.

Another open-source operating system that's gonna change the world, great. https://www.reddit.com/user/EducatedBrotha

The current AI hype is starting to feel like a bubble. Sure, the technology is advancing rapidly, but a lot of the excitement seems more like speculation than real progress. I'm seeing a lot of overpromising and not enough substance.

founders these days seem more focused on finding "founder-market fit" than actually solving real problems. it's like they're trying to hack the startup game rather than building something meaningful.

the internet is wild these days. everyone's got an opinion. But most of it is just noise. i try to tune that out and focus on the stuff that actually matters - building real products that solve real problems. that's where the signal is.

I'm torn on the whole LLM/chatbot thing. On one hand, I'm fascinated by the potential and the rapid progress in this space. But I also have some concerns about the risks and challenges. Like bias, hallucination, and lack of transparency.

still waiting for someone to show me a large language model or chatbot that's actually useful for more than just generating mediocre marketing copy or disappointing users with unfulfilled promises