Subj : DeepMind AlphaEvolve ¨, Boring Company autonomy ¨, Bing API deprecated ¨¨ To : All From : TLDR Date : Thu May 15 2025 10:42:48 --zi0UBMfs Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable DeepMind's AlphaEvolve can invent brand-new computer algorithms. 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Meet AlphaEvolve, the Googl= e AI that writes its own code=E2=80=94and just saved millions in computing = costs (7 minute read)

Google DeepMind's AlphaEvolve is an art= ificial intelligence agent that can invent brand-new computer algorithms. I= t pairs Google's large language models with an approach that tests, refines= , and improves algorithms automatically. The system has already been deploy= ed across Google's data centers, chip designs, and AI training systems, boo= sting efficiency and solving mathematical problems that have stumped resear= chers for decades. The system represents a major leap in AI's ability to de= velop sophisticated algorithms for both scientific challenges and everyday = computing problems.
Uber's new bus-like feature= for commuters is nearly 50 percent cheaper than UberX (4 minute read)

Uber's new type of ride service travels= along a set route every 20 minutes with up to three passengers. Route Shar= e will cost up to 50% less than an UberX ride. The service will be availabl= e in select cities and only during commuting hours. Uber says the service i= s a complement to public transit. The company has also announced a new pric= e lock feature that allows customers to lock in a certain price for up to 1= 0 routes for a $2.99 per month fee. Customers can now prepay for up to 20 r= ides a month at a reduced rate.
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Big tunneling milestone! (1= minute read)

The Boring Company has successfully con= tinuously mined in a Zero-People-in-Tunnel (ZPIT) configuration. Its machin= e can simultaneously advance forward and build tunnels without a human in i= t. Each 'ring' in the tunnel weighs around 24,000 pounds. ZPIT continuous m= ining is the Holy Grail for Boring Machines as it is the safest, fastest, a= nd least expensive architecture for building tunnels.
Robot chefs take over at So= uth Korea's highway restaurants, to mixed reviews (12 minute read)

South Korean tech companies are now dep= loying collaborative robots to work alongside humans in hotels, elder care,= schools, and restaurants. The bots are supposed to solve a looming labor s= hortage in the rapidly aging nation. The government plans to increase the n= umber of bot workers to 1 million by 2030. The reaction to the introduction= of robots has been met with mixed emotions from both workers and customers= ..
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Microsoft pulls plug on Bin= g Search APIs (2 minute read)

Microsoft will retire Bing Search APIs = on August 11. All existing instances of Bing Search APIs will be decommissi= oned completely and the API will no longer be available for use. Developers= who need a real alternative are recommended to check out Brave Search APIs= , which generally offers a more cost-effective solution, especially for dev= elopers with lower usage needs.
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If you hate ads on Netflix,= I have bad news: they're doing really well (2 minute read)

Netflix's ad-supported tier has 94 mill= ion monthly active users, up 20 million since last November. The cheaper pl= an costs $7.99 per month compared to $17.99 for the lowest ad-free option. = The ad model is outperforming expectations. Netflix says its ad-supported t= ier now reaches more US viewers aged 18 to 34 than any other broadcast or c= able network and that viewers are engaging with mid-roll ads just as much a= s they do with the content itself.
LLMs are Making Me Dumber (= 11 minute read)

Large language models can help people o= utput substantially more work, but this usually comes at the cost of learni= ng or improvement. People are incentivized to maximize immediate output, so= the sacrifice seems fair. Before the rise of generative AI, learning was a= prerequisite for output, but people can now use technology to build things= without deeply understanding the implementation. Developers should decide = what skills they are and are not okay with offloading and what they want to= do for themselves.
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Gamers will have to wait a few more day= s before Fortnite can return to the App Store, as Epic had to resubmit the = app for review after the first submission went unreviewed for over 120 hour= s - 90% of apps are usually reviewed within 48 hours.
LISA (GitHub Repo)

Linux Integration Services Automation (= LISA) is a Linux quality validation system consisting of a test framework t= o drive test execution and a set of test suites to verify Linux kernel/dist= ribution quality.
Klarna CEO says AI helped c= ompany shrink workforce by 40% (3 minute read)

AI has helped Klarna shrink from about = 5,000 employees to almost 3,000 - the headcount reduction wasn't solely due= to AI, but also because of attrition.
If AI is so good at coding = =E2=80=A6 where are the open source contributions? (4 minute read)

Some of the best minds in programming w= ork in open source - if AI coding was really better than humans, they'd be = using it and recommending it.
Databricks to Buy Startup N= eon for $1 Billion (2 minute read)

The deal may make Databricks more attra= ctive to businesses that want to create their own artificial intelligence b= ots.
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