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I have some controversial ideas on almost every topic. @lichess

[Jitterbugger @itsJeewantha]

Grab your umbrella, its about to blow 😬

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Optimus folds a shirt

[Chamath Palihapitiya @chamath]

I’m starting an incubator. Funded entirely by me. It’s called 8090.

Tell us what enterprise software you use and my team and I will build you an 80% feature complete version at a 90% discount.

We are using AI and offshoring to make this happen.

[Sam Altman @sama]

the GPT store is live!

https://t.co/AKg1mjlvo2

fun speculation last night about which GPTs will be doing the best by the end of today.

[Brett Adcock @adcock_brett]

Figure-01 has learned to make coffee ☕️

Our AI learned this after watching humans make coffee

This is end-to-end AI: our neural networks are taking video in, trajectories out

Join us to train our robot fleet: https://t.co/egQy3iz3Ky

[Cern Basher @CernBasher]

The CEO's of big companies that employ a lot of workers should be calling Elon Musk now and paying Tesla a lot of money to be first in line to receive Tesla's Optimus Robot.

If they are not first in line, they could be waiting for years - and watching as their competition deploys humanoid robots - massively undercutting them.

They should view it as a call option on the survival of their business.

What happens if UPS deploys bots before FedEx?

What happens if Walmart deploys bots before Amazon, Target or Kroger?

What happens if CVS beats Walgreens?

What happens if Ford beats GM?

Which corporate leaders will step up... do any of them understand what's at stake?

$tsla

[Tony Zhao @tonyzzhao]

Introducing 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐋𝐎𝐇𝐀🏄 -- Hardware!
A low-cost, open-source, mobile manipulator.

One of the most high-effort projects in my past 5yrs! Not possible without co-lead @zipengfu and @chelseabfinn.

At the end, what's better than cooking yourself a meal with the 🤖🧑‍🍳

[Adrian Dittmann @AdrianDittmann]

Samsung debuts the world's first transparent MicroLED screen at CES 2024

[Vindiw Wijesooriya @vindiww]

I just tried showing Open Interpreter (w/ OS control) an image of a servo + arduino.

It opened the Arduino IDE, wrote a simple program & the servo was moving 🤯

This is the future of learning to program IoT devices!

@hellokillian Open Interpreter is amazing 🫡

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

SpaceX Starbase is in Boca Chica, Texas, very close to the border with Mexico.

This is what Starhip IFT-2 looked like from Faro Bagdad in Tamaulipas, Mexico, few kilometers away from Starbase.

[📹 Juan Correa]

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Liftoff of Starship!

[Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman]

• Work hard.
• What others think of you is none of your business.
• It's OK not to have all the answers.
• Experiment, Fail, Learn and Repeat.
• Knowledge comes from experience.
• Imagination is important.
• Do what interests you the most.
• Stay curious.

[Jitterbugger @itsJeewantha]

@9to5Google @technacity They should reverse it back.

[Jitterbugger @itsJeewantha]

@MrLloydBotters @googlemaps How can get the normal view back? It's so annoying.

[Dan Qayyum @DanQayyum]

FAO: The Passionate Foodies of Sri Lanka!

I would like to address the recent discussions and potential offense caused by my previous comments regarding Sri Lankan food.

First and foremost, I want to emphasize that I have a deep appreciation for Sri Lanka. As a child, I attended a school run by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and developed strong bonds with Sri Lankan friends, some of whom I am still in touch with today. In fact, I can even sing your national anthem—a fun fact that highlights my connection to your culture.

Given my fondness for Sri Lanka, my family and I chose it as a destination for our summer vacation. We were astounded by the warm hospitality we received, the country's fascinating history, the friendly nature of the locals, and the breathtaking natural beauty found in places like Colombo's coastline, the magnificent trees, temples, and mosques, the awe-inspiring hills and winding roads of Kandy, and the captivating beaches of Galle.

However, I must acknowledge that we had high expectations when it came to the food, and in that regard, we felt somewhat disappointed. Allow me to explain why.

In many popular tourist destinations like Bangkok, Istanbul, Cairo, Beirut, Hong Kong, Mexico City, and Marrakesh, it is possible to walk into roadside eateries or street-food stalls and have a fantastic culinary experience. Each of these cities boasts its own unique culinary identity, with locals and tourists alike enjoying the local cuisine whether its Kebabs in Istanbul, Koshari in Cairo, Pad Thai in Bangkok or Tacos in Mexico City. While it could be due to our lack of thorough research, we anticipated a similar experience in finding easily accessible and exceptional Sri Lankan cuisine, which unfortunately was not the case.

As self-proclaimed food enthusiasts, we make it a point to explore not only hotel restaurants and buffets but also medium-range eateries and street food stalls to fully immerse ourselves in the local culinary scene. Our disappointment began with a small breakfast joint where the tea and egg roti seemed stale, and uneaten rotis or parathas from our plates were put back on display—a concerning practice. While hygiene standards can be questionable in roadside eateries worldwide, my primary concern was the lack of freshness and warmth in the food we encountered.

Despite considering this initial experience an isolated incident, we continued to sample various establishments over the next few days, ranging from popular cafes and restaurants to hotel buffets. The consistent theme we noticed was that almost every place predominantly featured international dishes on their menus, with a mere 10% or less dedicated to Sri Lankan fare, if we were fortunate. The Sri Lankan chicken curries we did have were predominantly bones, the chicken fried rice contained pre-fried chewy chicken, and the rotis were typically served cold. Admittedly, there were a few exceptional experiences, which I will share in the attached photos, and I look forward to exploring more of those during my future visits.

In recent days, I have received numerous gracious invitations from Sri Lankans to their homes, offering me the opportunity to sample the true essence of Sri Lankan cuisine. These invitations only reinforce my observation that authentic Sri Lankan food is not readily accessible to tourists and travelers in restaurants. I sincerely appreciate these offers and plan to take up these generous invitations during my next visit, which will be soon.

I would like to clarify that I understand Sri Lankan cuisine encompasses more than just a dozen dishes, and I regret making comments that may have conveyed otherwise. It was the overall food experience that left much to be desired, and for that, I express my regret. On my next trip, I am eager to try string hoppers prepared the right way.

I have noticed that many Sri Lankans (and tourists who have visited Sri Lanka) share the sentiment that the food served in tourist areas falls short of expectations. It is these incredible curries and dishes that you all enjoy at home and have shared on my timeline that I would love to see and experience in restaurants, rather than being offered pizzas, burgers, pastas, and fried rice.

I hope this explanation clarifies my previous remarks and conveys my genuine desire to explore and appreciate the authentic flavors of Sri Lanka in a more accessible manner. Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to discovering the true richness of Sri Lankan cuisine in the near future.

And finally your response has been loud and clear in showing how passionate you are about your food. There were a couple of people I've sadly had to block for their closet racism and general abuse but that't no biggie. Ayubowan!

[Richard Medhurst @richimedhurst]

When you realize your NATO crush only likes you as a proxy

[Jitterbugger @itsJeewantha]

Check Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

[World of Statistics @stats_feed]

Leading export by country:

🇦🇷 Argentina: Soybeans
🇦🇺 Australia: Iron
🇦🇹 Austria: Toxins
🇧🇯 Benin: Cotton
🇧🇷 Brazil: Soybeans
🇧🇩 Bangladesh: T-shirts
🇨🇦 Canada: Petroleum
🇨🇳 China: Electronics
🇨🇱 Chile: Copper
🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire: Cocoa
🇨🇺 Cuba: Cigars
🇩🇰 Denmark: Medicines
🇬🇹 Guatemala: Bananas
🇬🇾 Guyana: Drilling Platforms
🇪🇬 Egypt: Petroleum
🇪🇹 Ethiopia: Coffee
🇫🇮 Finland: Petroleum
🇫🇯 Fiji: Water
🇫🇷 France: Aircrafts
🇩🇪 Germany: Vehicle engines
🇮🇸 Iceland: Aluminum
🇮🇳 India: Petroleum
🇮🇩 Indonesia: Coal
🇮🇱 Israel: Diamonds
🇮🇹 Italy: Medicines
🇯🇵 Japan: Vehicle engines
🇰🇪 Kenya: Tea
🇰🇮 Kiribati: Tuna
🇲🇬 Madagascar: Vanilla
🇲🇾 Malaysia: Electronics
🇲🇼 Malawi: Tobacco
🇲🇻 Maldives: Fish
🇲🇽 Mexico: Vehicle engines
🇲🇩 Moldova: Sunflower seeds
🇲🇳 Mongolia: Coal
🇳🇿 New Zealand: Dairy
🇳🇬 Nigeria: Petroleum
🇰🇵 North Korea: Watch parts
🇳🇴 Norway: Petroleum
🇵🇰 Pakistan: Rice
🇵🇪 Peru: Copper
🇵🇭 Philippines: Electric circuits
🇷🇺 Russia: Petroleum
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: Petroleum
🇸🇬 Singapore: Electric circuits
🇿🇦 South Africa: Gold
🇰🇷 South Korea: Electric circuits
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka: Bras
🇪🇸 Spain: Petroleum
🇸🇾 Syria: Olive oil
🇸🇪 Sweden: Petroleum
🇨🇭 Switzerland: Gold
🇹🇷 Turkey: Petroleum
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Corn
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates: Petroleum
🇬🇧 UK: Petroleum
🇺🇸 USA: Petroleum

[DogeDesigner @cb_doge]

"The most entertaining outcome is the most likely" - @elonmusk

[Chayu Damsinghe @ChayuDamsinghe]

Now that the initial euphoria/rage about the IMF approval has hopefully faded, going to talk a bit about what it means and how I look at it.

#SriLanka #lka #EconomicCrisisLK

[Jitterbugger @itsJeewantha]

@tradesofnick I saved it. Will listen later.

[Ranga Jayasuriya @RangaJayasuriya]

The everyday jokers and so-called professionals are pooh-poohing the IMF loan in television talk shows, and the interviewers are either brain dead or stooges in a hatchet job not to ask whether they have a better alternative. #SriLanka