This 2003 New York Times article details the emergence of "Hiptop Nation" (hiptop.bedope.com), an early example of mobile blogging and social networking centered around the T-Mobile Sidekick (also known as the Hiptop). The site, founded by Mike Popovic, allowed Sidekick users to share real-time experiences – often with accompanying photos – creating a uniquely immediate and visual online community. Unlike traditional blogs focused on reflection, Hiptop Nation emphasized present experiences, like commutes or current events (a turkey deal before Thanksgiving!). The article highlights the site’s surprising civility, attributed to users sharing photos alongside their posts, and details a successful Halloween scavenger hunt organized via the Sidekick's capabilities. Ultimately, the article frames Hiptop Nation as a demonstration of how empowering technology can lead to unexpected and "amazing stuff," foreshadowing the broader social media landscape to come – and offering a nostalgic glimpse into the early days of mobile connectedness. It also briefly touches on the challenges of content moderation, referencing a quickly-addressed instance of inappropriate content.
The article discusses how Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, strategically outmaneuvered Elon Musk to become a key player in President Trump's administration regarding AI policies. Despite being a Democratic donor and critic of Trump, Altman leveraged his relationships with key figures like Doug Burgum, Larry Ellison, and Masayoshi Son to secure a $100 billion AI infrastructure project called Stargate. This project, announced by Trump, positions OpenAI at the center of the administration's AI agenda, aiming to stay ahead of China in AI development. The article also highlights the complex political maneuvers and funding challenges Altman faced, including a temporary firing from the OpenAI board and the need to secure investments from multiple sources.
- 2x,:1lb bag lentils, 2x broth, 3 carrots, 2 onions, 6 garlic, 1tbsp cumin seeds (not ground), 1/8 tsp Kerala Chile, ginger powder, ginger paste, labneh
- no water
- try insta pot
- fry garlic 30s only, onions 7-8 min
- immersion blend in pot; don't overdo it
- no water
- try insta pot
- fry garlic 30s only, onions 7-8 min
- immersion blend in pot; don't overdo it
