Asad Jafari
asadjafari.bsky.social
Asad Jafari
@asadjafari.bsky.social
Fuck cancer!

While cancer is still a terrible health threat, the tide in the war against cancer is turning. Thanks to breakthrough treatments, cancer is no longer the death sentence it once was.
- Summary from TLDR Newsletter

www.vox.com/health/41581...
We’re secretly winning the war on cancer
The quiet revolutions that have prevented millions of cancer deaths.
www.vox.com
June 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Well, crap…

New AI models identified locations from subtle image details with high accuracy. Researchers warned this could impact privacy and raise security concerns.
- Summary from TLDRAI Newsletter

www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
AI is getting “creepy good” at geo-guessing
After hearing about ChatGPT o3 ability at geo-guessing we decided to run some tests and the tested AIs didn't fail to amaze us
www.malwarebytes.com
May 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I’ve heard of Chinese EV manufacturer BYD being referred to as a “Tesla-killer”. Looks like it’s coming closer to doing that. Still a ways off because of import tariffs in the US but in other parts of the world, BYD is killing it.

qz.com/tesla-byd-fo...
BYD is coming for Tesla's lunch
The Chinese automaker is an existential threat for Tesla and other American car companies
qz.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This is fucking ridiculous. Canadian AI researcher who contributed to GPT 4.5 had his green card denied and will have to leave the country. Fuck Trump and his State Department Nazis.

techcrunch.com/2025/04/25/a...
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied | TechCrunch
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied. The news comes as the U.S. views foreign workers with increased scrutiny.
techcrunch.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Are you lonesome tonight? AI companions are poised to redefine the digital landscape by evolving beyond simple chatbots into interactive interfaces that provide genuine personalization and engagement.
- Summary from TLDR Newsletter

avatars.substack.com/p/10-ai-comp...
#10: AI Companions (pt1)
Moving beyond the models.
avatars.substack.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
For the first time, humans might have glimpsed a rainbow of color that lies just beyond our sight – including a "blue-green of unprecedented saturation".

You've never seen it before because you can't. It exists in a colorspace that our eyes have no access to.

www.sciencealert.com/scientists-s...
Scientists Say They Found a New Color Humans Have Never Seen Before
For the first time, humans might have glimpsed a rainbow of color that lies just beyond our sight – including a "blue-green of unprecedented saturation".
www.sciencealert.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Making pakoray (vegetable fritters) for those in the house fasting for Ramadan!
March 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Nice guys finish last? Not according to Game Theory which shows that cooperation is usually the best strategy.

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What Game Theory Reveals About Life, The Universe, and Everything
YouTube video by Veritasium
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February 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
“Swasticars”
February 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Did you know that black holes spin? Yup. They can spin quite fast, in fact.

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Spinning Black Holes
YouTube video by Veritasium
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February 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Waymo (robotaxi service) is expanding to Atlanta and nine other cities in 2025. Should be interesting!

techcrunch.com/2025/01/29/w...
Waymo reportedly testing robotaxis in 10 new cities in 2025 | TechCrunch
Waymo plans to start testing autonomous vehicles in 10 new cities this year, starting with Las Vegas and San Diego, according to The Verge. However, this
techcrunch.com
February 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“Mentour Pilot” is a really cool YouTube channel by a 737 pilot who presents analyses of notable aviation events along with excellent animations. Here is a supercut of “The BEST Pilot Decisions”.

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The BEST Pilot Decisions EVER Made in an Emergency?!
YouTube video by Mentour Pilot
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January 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Facts.
December 12, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Dark Matters: Have We Really Failed To Identify Most Of The Cosmos?

Fascinating panel discussion.

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Dark Matters: Have We Really Failed To Identify Most Of The Cosmos?
YouTube video by World Science Festival
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November 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM