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June 23rd, 2024 | The tiny chip that powers Montreal subway tickets
Jun 25, 2024
This podcast delves into the technology behind Montreal subway tickets using a tiny chip, the efficiency of the human brain compared to GPT-4, and Singapore's focus on lab-grown meat. Explorations include the use of QUIC protocols for timeliness in internet applications and Apple's environmental impact with silicon fab.
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- An AI project drops propeller hats in NYC, showcasing innovative tech interventions for urban dwellers.
- Montreal subway tickets use NFC chips for quick transactions, sparking discussions on ticketing tech.
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AI-Driven Hat-Dropping Project in NYC
An AI project in NYC involves dropping propeller hats onto pedestrians using AI and a Raspberry Pi. The initiative showcases a unique and whimsical effort by a Midwesterner in NYC to innovate a hat-dropping mechanism for busy New Yorkers, facing challenges like window locks. The author envisions a future where city residents receive necessary items through such technological interventions. Discussions in the comments cover alternative uses of AI for marketing, safety concerns around using parachutes, and changing perceptions of AI-driven projects.
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