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June 22nd, 2024 | I am using AI to drop hats outside my window onto New Yorkers

Jun 24, 2024
From dropping hats in NYC using AI, to selling a late father's company in India, and the innovation behind Montreal subway tickets. Plus, discussions on using Ruby for shell scripts, unconventional data visualization methods, and securing root access via SSH.
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  • Innovative use of AI to drop hats in NYC showcases unique marketing approach with Raspberry Pi technology.
  • Son successfully selling father's chemical company in India reflects emotional journey and dynamics of family-run businesses.

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Converting a High-Traffic Window into a Microstore with AI-Dropped Hats

Utilizing artificial intelligence and innovative mechanisms, a resident in New York City transformed his window into a microstore by dropping stylish hats using a Raspberry Pi and AI model. The whimsical project aimed at providing essential items to city dwellers from above, sparking discussions on unconventional key-passing methods and the use of AI technology in unique marketing strategies.

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