Daily Tech News Show Who Let the Blogs Out? - DTNS 4911
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Dec 9, 2024 Nate Lanxon, lead writer for Bloomberg Originals, dives into the evolution of blogging since it was named Merriam-Webster's word of the year in 2004. He discusses how blogs transitioned into newsletters and vlogs, reflecting on their changing role in digital content. The episode also unveils Google’s groundbreaking quantum computer, which can solve problems in mere minutes that would take others an impossibly long time. Additionally, there's insight into Reddit's new chatbot feature that summarizes questions with relevant community threads.
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Quantum Computing Breakthrough
- Google's quantum computer, Willow, surpasses the QEC threshold, reducing error correction needs.
- This breakthrough may lead to practical business applications by the end of the decade.
Reddit Answers
- Reddit Answers uses a generative model to summarize relevant Reddit threads, helping users find information.
- It focuses on summarizing discussions within Reddit, unlike broader chatbots.
Evolution of Blogging
- Merriam-Webster declared "blog" its word of the year 20 years ago, but blogging has evolved significantly.
- Nate Lanxon reflects on the shift from personal online journals to modern platforms like Substack and vlogs.