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I created an open-source AI trading algorithm, and released it on GitHub
2024.05.16 20:54 Starks-Technology I created an open-source AI trading algorithm, and released it on GitHub
Open-source GitHub Repo Paper Describing the Process
Aside: If you want to take the course I did online, the full course is available for free on YouTube.
When I was a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University, I took this course called Intro to Deep Learning. Don't let the name of this course fool you; it was absolutely one of the hardest and most interesting classes I've taken in my entire life. In that class, I fully learned what "AI" actually means. I learned how to create state-of-the-art AI algorithms – including training them from scratch using AWS EC2 clusters.
But, I loved it. At this time, I was also a trader. I had aspirations of creating AI-Powered bots that would execute trades for me.
And I had heard of "reinforcement learning" before.. I took an online course at the University of Alberta and received a certificate. But I hadn't worked with "Deep Reinforcement Learning" – combining our most powerful AI algorithm (deep learning) with reinforcement learning
So, when my Intro to Deep Learning class had a final project in which I could create whatever I wanted, I decided to make a Deep Reinforcement Learning Trading Bot.
However, despite the complexity of the models we built, none of the models were able to develop a trading strategy on SPY that outperformed Buy and Hold.
I'll admit the code is very ugly (we were scramming to find something we could write in our paper and didn't focus on code quality). But if people here are interested in AI beyond Large Language Models, I think this would be an interesting read.
Open-source GitHub Repo Paper Describing the Process
Happy to get questions on what I learned throughout the experience!
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Aside: If you want to take the course I did online, the full course is available for free on YouTube.
When I was a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University, I took this course called Intro to Deep Learning. Don't let the name of this course fool you; it was absolutely one of the hardest and most interesting classes I've taken in my entire life. In that class, I fully learned what "AI" actually means. I learned how to create state-of-the-art AI algorithms – including training them from scratch using AWS EC2 clusters.
But, I loved it. At this time, I was also a trader. I had aspirations of creating AI-Powered bots that would execute trades for me.
And I had heard of "reinforcement learning" before.. I took an online course at the University of Alberta and received a certificate. But I hadn't worked with "Deep Reinforcement Learning" – combining our most powerful AI algorithm (deep learning) with reinforcement learning
So, when my Intro to Deep Learning class had a final project in which I could create whatever I wanted, I decided to make a Deep Reinforcement Learning Trading Bot.
Background: What is Deep Reinforcement Learning
Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) involves a series of structured steps that enable a computer program, or agent, to learn optimal actions within a given environment through a process of trial and error. Here’s a concise breakdown:- Initialize: Start with an agent that has no knowledge of the environment, which could be anything from a game interface to financial markets.
- Observe: The agent observes the current state of the environment, such as stock prices or a game screen.
- Decide: Using its current policy, which initially might be random, the agent selects an action to perform.
- Act and Transition: The agent performs the action, causing the environment to change and generate a new state, along with a reward (positive or negative).
- Receive Reward: Rewards inform the agent about the effectiveness of its action in achieving its goals.
- Learn: The agent updates its policy using the experience (initial state, action, reward, new state), typically employing algorithms like Q-learning or policy gradients to refine decision-making towards actions that yield higher returns.
- Iterate: This cycle repeats, with the agent continually refining its policy to maximize cumulative rewards.
How I applied it to the stock market
My team implemented a series of algorithms that modeled financial markets as a deep reinforcement learning problem. While I won't be super technical in this post, you can read exactly what we did here. Some of the interesting experiments we tried included using convolutional neural networks to generate graphs, and use the images as features for the model.However, despite the complexity of the models we built, none of the models were able to develop a trading strategy on SPY that outperformed Buy and Hold.
I'll admit the code is very ugly (we were scramming to find something we could write in our paper and didn't focus on code quality). But if people here are interested in AI beyond Large Language Models, I think this would be an interesting read.
Open-source GitHub Repo Paper Describing the Process
Happy to get questions on what I learned throughout the experience!
2024.05.16 20:48 Jbad90 Yall know the motel is no longer standing?
Someone posted a google street view link the was from 2014 but if you zoom out and back in. The motel is gone. What a shame
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2024.05.16 20:47 Shon_t Using a VR headset and my road bike mounted on a trainer, I just completed a 220 day 5600 mile VR tour of Russia. VR software uses data from Google Street view to generate a 360 view of the areas I am riding through, and the trainer dynamically adjusts based on incline data.
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2024.05.16 20:45 SethKadoodles Should I be concerned about this Maple?
This Maple at the corner of my property decided to grow here on its own about 12 years ago. According to Google street view there used to be some kind of purple-ish bush there and in about a year and a half this thing completely overtook it and apparently the owner favored it and cut the shrub back.
Anyway, it’s still growing (weird how they do that) and I’m concerned how close it is to this very busy road, especially considering it split into multiple trunks pretty early on. I’ve never been a fan of it in this location but I don’t know concerned I should be. If a storm blows into the road or onto power lines, I’m responsible for its disposal, correct? For reference I took the picture from my driveway and my house is located about 100 feet back to the right of the pic.
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Anyway, it’s still growing (weird how they do that) and I’m concerned how close it is to this very busy road, especially considering it split into multiple trunks pretty early on. I’ve never been a fan of it in this location but I don’t know concerned I should be. If a storm blows into the road or onto power lines, I’m responsible for its disposal, correct? For reference I took the picture from my driveway and my house is located about 100 feet back to the right of the pic.
2024.05.16 20:35 DumbMoneyMedia Google CEO Pichai says Company to Address OpenAI's AI YouTube Use
 | Recently, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai noted Google's stand on OpenAI using YouTube content to train AI models. He spoke with CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa about Google’s strong focus on AI ethics. Pichai mentioned that there are specific ways Google handles violations of its terms. submitted by DumbMoneyMedia to aidailynewsupdates [link] [comments] OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati had earlier mentioned the vast amount of YouTube content used. This raised concerns about how this might affect OpenAI's AI training. Google, OpenAI, and Reddit are a Power house Team! Key Takeaways
Overview of Pichai's Statements on OpenAI and YouTubeDuring Pichai's interview, Sundar Pichai shared Google's view on OpenAI's Sora model and YouTube content use for AI technology developments. He pointed out the importance of following Google's rules. This includes making sure organizations understand and stick to these rules. This helps keep everyone on the same page.Pichai also said OpenAI needs to deal with copyright concerns and AI rules. He discussed how these issues match Google's way of doing things. While not talking about legal steps, he stated it's critical for OpenAI to explain how they use data. This is important with the growing focus on how data is used and recent tech advances. His words come when AI technology developments get a lot of notice. Pichai highlighted Google’s work to check that everyone plays by the rules. This way, they protect YouTube's content. These talks show the big talking points in the tech world. It's about ethics, protecting data, and how AI keeps changing things. Pichai stated, "It's imperative for organizations like OpenAI to maintain transparency surrounding their data usage. Ensuring compliance with established guidelines is not just about legal adherence but about fostering trust and ethical integrity in AI technology."Pichai's discussion during Pichai's interview reminds us that leading AI technology developments means a lot of work. With tech growing fast, Google and OpenAI deal with finding new ways to innovate. But they also have to keep doing things right by the law and morally.
Concerns About OpenAI's YouTube Data UsageOpenAI has gained attention for using lots of YouTube videos to train their Sora model. This news has many people worried. They are questioning how much data AI systems like OpenAI should be allowed to use. They're also thinking about the impact on people who own the content and its licensing rights.Potential Copyright ViolationsPeople are worried that OpenAI might be breaking copyright laws. They say that training their Sora model with lots of OpenAI YouTube data could be wrong. This brings up a big question: how can we make sure AI projects follow copyright laws?Publicly Available Data and Licensing IssuesA person from OpenAI named Mira Murati has talked about their dataset. She said it has data that's out there for everyone and data that's under licenses. But she didn't directly say if the dataset has YouTube data too. This issue makes us think more about licensing in AI development. It also raises important questions about using free public data for making money with AI.Industry Reactions and Legal ImplicationsStories in The New York Times have criticized OpenAI's data practices. This conversation is about more than just copyright. It's about how these cases could affect AI's future. The legal consequences OpenAI faces stress the need for clearer content creators' rights in light of fast technological progress.Google CEO Pichai, will ‘sort it out’, if OpenAI misused YouTube for AI trainingSundar Pichai is focused on solving any misuse of YouTube data by OpenAI. He wants to enforce strong rules to protect important content. This is to keep Google's info safe and make sure AI technology advances properly.He stresses following Google's service terms and the need for tech rules. The misuse issue is tricky and could raise big legal and ethical questions. Google is ready to deal with this to promote fair platform use. Google's Terms of Service and Compliance MechanismsGoogle's terms of service are vital for keeping ethical standards high, especially with YouTube. The company has strong policies to protect content. It makes sure everyone, including users and third parties, follows these rules clearly.Clarity and Enforcement of TermsGoogle’s terms focus on clear rules and their strict enforcement. They help protect YouTube content. Every party knows and sticks to these rules. This stops conflicts and keeps Google running smoothly.Engagement with Companies on ComplianceGoogle engages with companies, like OpenAI, to ensure they follow its content protection policies. This teamwork improves understanding. It also helps companies work with Google, avoiding content misuse.Processes to Address Non-ComplianceWhen rules are not followed, Google acts quickly to solve the issue. There are clear steps for handling rule breakers, enforcing copyright. This protects content and keeps Google's platforms safe and trustworthy.Comparison Between Google and OpenAI's AI CapabilitiesIn the world of artificial intelligence (AI), Google and OpenAI lead the way. They introduce new AI technologies that amaze us. Their work not only shows what's possible but also sets a high standard for the future of AI.Google's AI Overview and Project AstraGoogle is always pushing technology forward with its AI projects. Project Astra, for example, plans to change how we chat with multimedia. Google aims to launch these features this year, showing how they're always looking ahead in AI.Dolly Varden Silver Corp OpenAI's GPT-4o and Voice Mode FeaturesOpenAI, on the other hand, is making waves with its ChatGPT app. The app, with its GPT-4 tech, can now have more natural voice chats and understand images. AI's ability to talk and understand us better is getting more advanced, thanks to OpenAI.Both Google and OpenAI play key roles in AI's future. They focus on making conversations with AI more intuitive and powerful for everyone. Industry Impact: Google's and OpenAI's AI InnovationsTech giants like Google and OpenAI have introduced new innovations. These innovations are set to change the AI development scene. Thanks to these companies, the AI industry is evolving quickly in both what it can do and how it is used.Impacts on AI Development LandscapeGoogle's Project Astra and OpenAI’s GPT-4 are leading to big changes in AI. They show us what's possible and what might come next. These new AI technologies are creating trends that make work better, boost productivity, and introduce new ways to use AI in business.Competitiveness in AI SolutionsGoogle and OpenAI are in a close race to win the AI market. This battle to be the best is pushing the AI sector forward. It shows that the AI market is always changing, and having the best AI solutions is key.
Google's Strategic Partnerships and EcosystemGoogle has made key partnerships to boost its tech ecosystem. These collaborations help make AI tech more accessible. This includes a big link up with Apple, making Google's AI like Gemini AI work smoothly on Apple's iOS.Collaboration with AppleGoogle and Apple work together for mutual growth. Alphabet’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, highlights how this partnership is key. They aim to create tech that benefits users in both ecosystems.Integration into iOS and Other PlatformsPutting Google's AI into iOS shows smart planning by both Google and Apple. With Gemini AI on board, iOS users get more from their tech. It also pushes others to connect their systems better, making tech life smarter for everyone. |
2024.05.16 20:32 Randomguy9375 Finished my first screenplay
Hey, for those who want to get right to it I won’t waste your time
Title: Bleeding Out Pages: 5 Logline: A young soldier pillages his dying adversary, silently contemplating if he should aid the bleeding man Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LYQnz71B9RBGBCy95hNlXiIsX_-V9VyF/view?usp=drivesdk
This actually isn’t my first time trying to write, it’s just the first time I didn’t scrap or set aside the screenplay in frustration. Is it a good screenplay? Hell no, but everyone starts rough. I did put effort into it, and most importantly I enjoyed the process (something I can’t say for my other projects) even if im not very happy about the result. I don’t have any specific feedback or criticism I want to receive I just want to hear anything you guys have to say. Probably won’t touch this screenplay again as I only really wrote it to prove to myself I COULD write something. Thanks for letting me use your time
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Title: Bleeding Out Pages: 5 Logline: A young soldier pillages his dying adversary, silently contemplating if he should aid the bleeding man Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LYQnz71B9RBGBCy95hNlXiIsX_-V9VyF/view?usp=drivesdk
This actually isn’t my first time trying to write, it’s just the first time I didn’t scrap or set aside the screenplay in frustration. Is it a good screenplay? Hell no, but everyone starts rough. I did put effort into it, and most importantly I enjoyed the process (something I can’t say for my other projects) even if im not very happy about the result. I don’t have any specific feedback or criticism I want to receive I just want to hear anything you guys have to say. Probably won’t touch this screenplay again as I only really wrote it to prove to myself I COULD write something. Thanks for letting me use your time
2024.05.16 20:22 ladiamondbuyerseller Turning Gold into Cash: A Seller's Guide for Los Angeles
https://sites.google.com/view/losangelesdiamondbuyeturning-gold-into-cash-a-sellers-guide-for-los-angeles
Selling gold for cash in Los Angeles can be a lucrative and straightforward process if you know where to go and what to expect. Whether you're looking to sell old jewelry, gold coins, or scrap gold, Los Angeles Diamond Buyer offers numerous options for converting cash for gold Los Angeles.
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Selling gold for cash in Los Angeles can be a lucrative and straightforward process if you know where to go and what to expect. Whether you're looking to sell old jewelry, gold coins, or scrap gold, Los Angeles Diamond Buyer offers numerous options for converting cash for gold Los Angeles.
2024.05.16 20:20 Ameabo Mirror Mirror (unofficial title)- sci-fi/psychological (Act 1, 38 pages)
Logline: His sanity ebbing, the schizophrenic son of a famous scientist learns he’s been chosen to stop a mysterious apocalypse 300 years in the future from the woman in his mirror.
This is act one of my first feature length screenplay, also my second ever serious screenplay. It still obviously needs a LOT of work (and there may be typos, I'm terrible at editing my own stuff. If there is just point them out to me and I'll fix them).
In my personal opinion, I kind of hate where it's going right now. I've found throughout my years of writing that I tend to start off fairly well and then sizzle out from there, but maybe I'm just being too harsh on myself. I think my dialogue needs a lot of work, it sounds childish to me and I'm not sure why. I also think I have too much description. If my criticisms hold true during any of your readings please let me know so I understand that it isn't just me.
Please let me know if anything is formatted weirdly or outright incorrectly. I haven't taken any screenwriting classes yet so I don't doubt it might be totally wonky.
Thank you so much to anybody who may read my screenplay, any criticism is welcome! Just don't tell me to give up on my dreams forever because I'm just that bad, I might cry if you say that (/s)
Also obviously the screenplay doesn't have a name yet because I suck at that so if anybody has any suggestions feel free to offer them!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FNtYlCLp1hEbmD3a6cibXuMj4E8fh540/view?usp=drivesdk
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This is act one of my first feature length screenplay, also my second ever serious screenplay. It still obviously needs a LOT of work (and there may be typos, I'm terrible at editing my own stuff. If there is just point them out to me and I'll fix them).
In my personal opinion, I kind of hate where it's going right now. I've found throughout my years of writing that I tend to start off fairly well and then sizzle out from there, but maybe I'm just being too harsh on myself. I think my dialogue needs a lot of work, it sounds childish to me and I'm not sure why. I also think I have too much description. If my criticisms hold true during any of your readings please let me know so I understand that it isn't just me.
Please let me know if anything is formatted weirdly or outright incorrectly. I haven't taken any screenwriting classes yet so I don't doubt it might be totally wonky.
Thank you so much to anybody who may read my screenplay, any criticism is welcome! Just don't tell me to give up on my dreams forever because I'm just that bad, I might cry if you say that (/s)
Also obviously the screenplay doesn't have a name yet because I suck at that so if anybody has any suggestions feel free to offer them!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FNtYlCLp1hEbmD3a6cibXuMj4E8fh540/view?usp=drivesdk
2024.05.16 20:18 Representative_Gur21 Cartoon eye rig, not working
 | Hey, so I am in the middle of making a cartoon Elida for my facial rig but there’s a lot of things with the rig that just don’t work and I am at a loss I’ve been working on this for a month if you see the video attached I will also send the Google Drive as well. If anybody can do this, I will literally Venmo you 20 bucks, swear to God because this has been a nightmare, and I am don submitted by Representative_Gur21 to Maya [link] [comments] https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YC5pFl-WKlSmrn8La4sOox8L5s1hWI7k/view?usp=sharing |
2024.05.16 20:17 dotnetian It's .NET 8 and still nothing has happened
A long time has passed since the initial release of .NET Core 1, and a ton of new things are being constantly added to .NET in all these years. The upgraded ASP.NET, MAUI, ML.NET, Native AOT, Aspire, and so much more. Perhaps .NET is one of the fastest-evolving software development frameworks in all of history.
But when you look at the stats, well, nothing has changed; compared to the massive amount of enhancements and new features that were added in the past years. I understand that this hyperactive community isn't going to die any time soon, but I'm worried about why these new features aren't making any hype in the general programming community and attracting developers to use .NET?
Even not so many developers recommend (or even introduce) .NET as a top choice for programming. Just Google (or maybe Bing) phrases like "Best programming language", "Make mobile apps best frameworks" or "Blazor vs React", ... and view comparisons, instructions and YouTube videos trying to give information to developers. In most contents you'll find, you won't find so much about .NET. So are all of the improvements just being used by existing programmers? What is exactly happening to the framework and its languages?
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But when you look at the stats, well, nothing has changed; compared to the massive amount of enhancements and new features that were added in the past years. I understand that this hyperactive community isn't going to die any time soon, but I'm worried about why these new features aren't making any hype in the general programming community and attracting developers to use .NET?
Even not so many developers recommend (or even introduce) .NET as a top choice for programming. Just Google (or maybe Bing) phrases like "Best programming language", "Make mobile apps best frameworks" or "Blazor vs React", ... and view comparisons, instructions and YouTube videos trying to give information to developers. In most contents you'll find, you won't find so much about .NET. So are all of the improvements just being used by existing programmers? What is exactly happening to the framework and its languages?
2024.05.16 20:12 cechols0 First time using Live2D Cubism, I rigged my own tail.
Hello everyone! I am new to Live2D and at first I commissioned someone to make my model but after receiving it, i wanted to add more flair to my tail. I tried Live2D seriously for the first time and the rigging of my tail is the result of it. I tried my absolute best and was at this project for like 2 weeks or so. It may not be exactly symmetrical (i got as close as i could) and i think it may possibly look messy in some areas? Idk but honestly I am proud of what i was able to do and people in my discord seem to like it. However, I would like some feedback if possible if you all would be willing! Please let me know what you think! (my model is both Christian and Orca themed so that explains why it looks the way it does) attached are some google drive links! Thank you all for your time! :) <3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TUvdNjKwxKKTxyR8q8YljtNob5MCAhZg/view?usp=drive\_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eo3nnpgRUzqsOadUchUfctEuUQYiZlnc/view?usp=drive\_link
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TUvdNjKwxKKTxyR8q8YljtNob5MCAhZg/view?usp=drive\_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eo3nnpgRUzqsOadUchUfctEuUQYiZlnc/view?usp=drive\_link
2024.05.16 20:10 Vast-Background-9236 Internet service provider Telpin uses netElastic vBNG to achieve subscriber growth while meeting technical needs
Martin Pagano, Telpin CEO (and former Telpin Technical Manager), explains how Telpin has used netElastic vBNG over the past five years to help drive the company's growth while meeting its technical requirements and reducing operating expenses. Please read the case study below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lPrNohthHAnJHJEleW0eV0nb3JPLNlpc/view
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lPrNohthHAnJHJEleW0eV0nb3JPLNlpc/view
2024.05.16 20:06 cechols0 First time using Live2D Cubism, I rigged my own tail.
Hello everyone! I am new to Live2D and at first I commissioned someone to make my model but after receiving it, i wanted to add more flair to my tail. I tried Live2D seriously for the first time and the rigging of my tail is the result of it. I tried my absolute best and was at this project for like 2 weeks or so. It may not be exactly symmetrical (i got as close as i could) and i think it may possibly look messy in some areas? Idk but honestly I am proud of what i was able to do and people in my discord seem to like it. However, I would like some feedback if possible if you all would be willing! Please let me know what you think! (my model is both Christian and Orca themed so that explains why it looks the way it does) attached are some google drive links! Thank you all for your time! :) <3
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TUvdNjKwxKKTxyR8q8YljtNob5MCAhZg/view?usp=drive\_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eo3nnpgRUzqsOadUchUfctEuUQYiZlnc/view?usp=drive\_link
submitted by cechols0 to Live2D [link] [comments]
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TUvdNjKwxKKTxyR8q8YljtNob5MCAhZg/view?usp=drive\_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eo3nnpgRUzqsOadUchUfctEuUQYiZlnc/view?usp=drive\_link
2024.05.16 19:54 BOfficeStats Domestic BOT Presale Tracking (May 16). Total previews comp/predictions: Back to Black ($0.35M/$0.37M), IF ($1.72M/$1.80M), Strangers ($1.49M/$1.37M), Furiosa ($4.31M), Garfield ($2.24M), and Inside Out 2 ($8.14M)
BoxOfficeTheory Presale Tracking
USA Showtimes As of May 10
Presales Data (Google Sheets Link)
BoxOfficeReport Previews
DOMESTIC PRESALES
Back to Black Thursday Comps/Predictions: $0.35M/$0.37M
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Note: I have removed most tracking data that has not been updated for 2 weeks. I think there is value in keeping data for a week or two but at a certain point they start to lose their value and should not be treated the same as more recent tracking data.
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USA Showtimes As of May 10
Presales Data (Google Sheets Link)
BoxOfficeReport Previews
DOMESTIC PRESALES
Back to Black Thursday Comps/Predictions: $0.35M/$0.37M
- abracadabra1998 ($0.35M Thursday comp. Probably looking at EA around $100k from these numbers, it's limited to Dolby only though so it's quite tiny (May 15). Yikes bikes (May 12).)
- crazymoviekid ($0.39M Thursday and $1.21M Friday comp. We're back up to $.3M-$.5M Thursday while Friday is pretty consistent, still around $1.15M-$1.4M. Estimated OW: $4.5M-$5.5M (May 16). Knocking this down to $.25M Thursday. Despite relatively strong sales, comps are low around $1.25M for Friday (May 15). Not great. Let's say $.3M (May 14).)
- el sid ($0.38M Thursday comp. Average tomorrow will probably be around 400k (May 15).)
- filmlover (Looking at the sales even for the early shows on Wednesday it's on the anemic side (and nothing that's likely to boost it over the next days). Feels like we're about to see how low a biopic about a famous musician can go (May 10).)
- katnisscinnaplex ($0.38M Thursday comp.)
- Relevation ($0.26M Thursday comp. And for how shitty IF did, Back to Black cratered even harder, and likely would've been the worst selling movie I've ever tracked had I not run numbers a little late. Sub-$300K THU and a $2.5-4M OW (May 15).)
- Rorschach (Zero tickets sold on Thursday and only four on Friday. I don't think I'll be missing much (May 13).)
- abracadabra1998 ($1.5M Thursday comp. Really good update here, FINALLY! Been waiting for this. This is encouraging for sure. With this growth now maybe shooting for a finish near 1.75 or maybe even approach 2. Eek. Zero sales day only a few days before previews, when you're dealing with a very low baseline. I'm not sure what's happening here (May 15). Most comps did move the right direction. If it keeps trending up perhaps I can see a finish around $1.5M Thursday. One thing to peep at: the MTC1 ratio (59%) is unusually large compared to other family releases. At T-2, other releases' MTC1 % was at: KFP4: 51%, Migration: 34%, Wonka: 59%, Wish: 35%, Trolls: 24%. So much more comparable to Wonka and KFP4; maybe something to think about when looking at keyser's numbers and thinking of the ratio there (May 14). My model has been pretty good for animated/family releases in the past, hence why every comp is so eerily similar. Still, looking at others' numbers and how much lower mine are, I am wondering if summer break might be something to consider here; from what I am aware, here in Minnesota most school districts don't start break until June (May 13). Hoping for some real acceleration this last week but not looking good (May 12). One week out, not impressed in the slightest (May 9). Rising against comps as expected, due to the short release window, but I am still failing to see anything that suggests the numbers given by some other outlets (May 5).)
- AniNate (All I can say is if you look at Tinseltown Canton presales the IF projections ($30M+) seem pretty reasonable. I will grant they might've booked more screens than necessary for it (May 16). I'm gonna guess that Nick IP spot for IF this morning ratcheted up interest, Fri-Sun sales at Canton now close to 200. Also of those 200 about 50 were for XD. Not the usual overwhelming presale split but not insignificant for a kids movie also playing on two standard screens (May 13). 45 sold at the five nearest Cinemarks for Thursday previews so far, so yeah there's evidently some kind of regional variation (May 13). I definitely haven't seen as much of a rush here with Garfield as with IF (May 11). I dunno, I have no comps but I feel like local presales is a pretty sizable haul a week in advance for an original non-Disney kids movie (May 9).)
- crazymoviekid ($2.43M Thursday and $8.49M Friday comp. Not a great day. Back down to $1.75M-$2M Thursday but pretty good day for Friday, bumping up to $7M-$7.5M. Estimate OW: $27M-$29M (May 16). Comps mostly are up. Adjusting up to around $2M-$2.25M Thursday. Unless this plays like Elemental, we're aiming around $6.5M-$7M Friday. Estimated OW: $25M-$27M (May 15). Definitely looking around $1.75M Thursday for now (May 14).
- DAJK (Selling pretty well so far here (May 4).)
- el sid ($2.4M Thursday comp. Friday up so-so 116% since last Monday. I chose Jungle Cruise, Dolittle, Elemental, Minions 2 and Sonic 2 as comps (always counted on Monday of the release week for Friday) and the true Friday number for IF would be 6.6M at the moment. In this case the comparison numbers were very similar, around 6-7M. Overall it was a boring counting today which lasted too long for so few action. And judging from some random samples Garfield also saw no significant jumps (I also didn't expect much, it's still too early IMO). Thursday up 92% since last Monday. I hoped for a bit better jump till today :( but it's also not too bad. So for Friday no big numbers but up 75% since last Monday (and the jump must have happened pretty recently) (May 13). Up 73.5% since Monday (where it had 143 sold tickets). Best sales in California, not doing too bad between the coasts. The number today is ok to me (May 12). Not really signs for a breakout for Friday so far, but very solid. It will not really get 4-6M Thursday e.g. compared to Migration but from most comps the number could be pretty decent (May 7). Looked good for the film, both on Thursday and on Friday (May 6).)
- jeffthehat ($1.90M Thursday comp. Slipped a little vs. comps. Sub-20% growth seems bad at this stage and opening size for a family film. But maybe walkups are better than presales suggest. Thinking $1.8m +/- $0.2m tomorrow (May 15).)
- katnisscinnaplex ($1.62M Combined SizeAdjusted+GrowthModel Thursday comp. $1.50M Santikos Thursday comp. Sticking to the 1.5m - 1.75m range. I'm looking for a +40% final day that would finish at 1.8m avg comps and 1.62m growth forecast. I'm not ruling out 2m, but it would need to have a very good day (May 16). Raising my expectations to 1.5 - 1.75m range. I don't really have a good feel for what age this is playing to (May 15). Thinking somewhere in the 1.2m-1.5m Thursday range despite a couple of higher comps (May 14).)
- keysersoze123 (Friday pace is promising (May 16). Dont think even if it doubles the gross, 2m is locked. But even if it does, it would barely do that much. Let us see how walkups go tomorrow. Pace is really meh for T-2. $1.75m ish for previews. OW should be similar to what I saw yesterday for now (May 15). I would say it should hit 2m previews or even more if walkups are strong. OW probably in mid to high 20s for now. Its Friday sales are not that much higher than thursday for crazy IM like say Panda 4 (May 14).)
- Relevation ($1.18M Thursday comp. IF completely tanked here, brutal comp average with no good comparisons at all. $1.2-1.5M THU and something in the ballpark of an $18-24M OW? (May 15).)
- RichWS (15 screen theater near me is giving IF peak Marvel number of showings. I know it's short and the market is quiet, but damn (May 14).)
- Rorschach (Good growth for IF, especially after Tuesday's abysmal sales (May 15). Even with no comps to go off, this growth seems pretty weaksauce. I guess we'll see how it goes tomorrow (May 14).)
- Shawn Robbins (The pre-sales I'm seeing in multiple markets are little better than I think some expect here. I wouldn't be shocked with a number between 2 and 2.5 for Thursday, as well as big jumps on Friday and Saturday. The flip side of that coin is the reviews... although kids won't care. Could see 40 happening if this plays super strong in family markets and outside coastal cities like I suspect it could, but I'm surprised the studio didn't low ball it a little more to be safe... especially since we had been very publicly keeping our range in the high 20s/low 30s from the bottom end (May 15).)
- TheFlatLannister ($2.39M Thursday comp. Really not much going on. Don't think walkups will be super strong either (May 13). Not much growth (May 10). Pace is collapsing a bit. Continues its downward trend (May 7). After a strong start, this has cooled off quite a bit (May 4).)
- Tinalera (Pretty quiet Vancouver and Calgary area (May 13).)
- vafrow ($0.6M Thursday comp. Well, we finally got something. It still lags behind comps, and if I could be bothered to track walk ups, I'm guessing this will do okay. But it's still lagging some very reasonable comps by a large margin here (May 16). It's going up, but slowly. The thing that hit me looking at the numbers is that the most popular format so far is the VIP theatres, which are 19+. With such low sales, you can't read too much into anything, but it kind of speaks to how this isn't grabbing the family crowd (May 14). Some marginal movement, but we're running out of time for this. At this stage, I expect my market is an anomaly, but I still hope and expect it will close the gap in the final few days (May 13). Still nothing (May 12). Still nothing happening. I did check Friday sales, and it was a lot stronger with 51 tickets sold. That's better, but still not tremendous. I also checked the wider radius, where it's pretty much exactly where Haunted Mansion was, which hit $3.1M opening (May 11). Still nothing really happening here (May 10). Since the last update, they released full showtime sets, and it actually lost two showtimes rather than gain. From the sound of it, it might be doing better in other Canadian markets, particularly BC (May 8). Numbers are still really low, making the standard track fairly useless. I did do a larger 100km radius track, encompassing the broader southern Ontaro market (~8M population, MTC4 being about 70-80% of the market). Even against Haunted Mansion, which underindexed here, it's not doing well (May 4).)
- YM! (So far in the four Wisconsin theaters I’ve tracked, IF is at about 45% of where Wish was at in the two theaters I’ve tracked 30 minutes before previews. Think it could get to something similar before preview time (May 16).)
- abracadabra1998 ($1M Thursday comp. Perhaps this will follow the Nun and the Exorcist comps, but I am not fully convinced. I'll just go with the average here and call it a day with my prediction: $1 Million, +/- 0.2. Not much movement here (May 15). Not a good update at all but I am wondering about the summer break deal here as well. For Back to Black it shouldn't affect it much I would think (May 13).)
- crazymoviekid ($1.24M Thursday and $4.35M Friday comp. Decent day. Feeling an inch past $1.25M Thursday but much better comps for Friday, aiming now between $4M-$5M. Estimated OW: $14M-$17M (May 16). Comps leveling off. Adjusting up to $1M Thursday and wouldn't trust Friday comp ($10.05M) (May 15). Weird comps. Let's go for $.5M-$.75M Thursday comp.)
- el sid ($1.9M Thursday comp. Nice surprise. Up very nice 67.5% since Monday (May 15). From what I saw, it had an ok jump till today but the jump till Wednesday will be way more important. But so far, decent presales (May 14).)
- katnisscinnaplex ($1.54M Combined SizeAdjusted+GrowthModel Thursday comp. $1.82M Santikos Thursday comp. Keeping on track to match IF tonight (May 16). We could have a preview battle on our hands! (May 14).)
- Relevation ($1.85M Thursday comp. The Strangers: Chapter One sold surprisingly well here, even somehow knocking IF for best selling movie of the weekend. Comps are hovering in the $1.5-2.2M range and I don't have a clue how walkups play here, but I suppose the $1.85M THU average my comps spit out sounds pretty right, combined with a $15Mish OW (May 15).)
- Rorschach ($1.09M/$4.68M/$5.23M Thursday/Friday/Thursday+Friday comp. Decent day for Strangers. Didn't quite continue off yesterday's big bump, but still holding well against the Tarot comp (May 15). More than double from yesterday's count. Curious to see if it keeps up the momentum going forward (May 14). Tarot had more tickets sold for Thursday compared to its Friday showings when I checked the Monday before it came out; hence, why the comps are so all over the place at the moment. The Thurs + Fri comp does appear to be a reasonable middle ground (May 13).)
- TwoMisfits (TMobile deal for May - $5 ticket to The Strangers Chapter 1 next Tuesday (May 9).)
- abracadabra1998 ($5.46M Thursday comp. GxK obviously really propping the average up but for now I could see that settling at around $5 Million, still good pace! (May 12). Really good stuff in this market (May 9). Reallyyyyyy good day 1 here. I want to note that: NO I do NOT think preview numbers will be that high; it's just highlighting the fact that this is likely a movie that will be running hot in my market, as cinephile blockbusters usually do. Next update I will have T-14 comps, which will be a lot lower due to the short release window (May 8).)
- AniNate (Encouraging to see the weekend fill out a bit. Been seeing a lot of promotion during the basketball playoffs so general awareness has to be getting there now. (May 15). Skimmed through ThuFri and Valley View (Cleveland vicinity) has sold roughly 60 Furiosa tix so far while Tinseltown (Canton) has sold 40. I'm guessing the upfront audience does lean more toward the urban/cosmopolitan sensibilities (May 9). Presales show there's definitely some hype for this. Regal gonna irritate trackers again, offering no upcharge IMAX for Furiosa (May 8).)
- Charlie Jatinder ($3.05M Thursday comp.)
- el sid ($5.8M average Thursday comp (without Exorcist 2) (May 12). Furiosa continues its strong performance in "my" theaters. The movie yesterday had already 1.310 sold tickets (for Thursday, May 23). Up 15% in ca. 24 hours which isn't bad at all after the first rush. Already comfortably in front of The Fall Guy's final sales (it had 1.071 counted on Thursday for Thursday) and almost on par with Civil War's final sales (1.357) and also the Apes finally had not more than 1.657 sold tickets in my theaters (May 11). I also can't complain about Furiosa's presales in my theaters, not at all. Already 1,138 sold tickets (in all of "my" 7 theaters) for May 23. 14 days left. Promising start. Civil War on Thursday of the release week for Thursday had 1,357 sold tickets and The Fall Guy finally had 1,071 sold tickets (May 9).)
- katnisscinnaplex ($3.51M Thursday comp.)
- keysersoze123 (Definitely chugging along. I am feeling good about 5m+ previews (May 15). It has way stronger sales than Garfield and that is expected. I am thinking of 5m previews for now (May 14). I think this is a solid OD presales. With a short PS window its probably looking at 5m+ previews (May 9).)
- TheFlatLannister ($4.44M Thursday comp. Keeps climbing at a strong pace (May 11). This continues to grow at an excellent rate (May 10). Really strong day 2. The short presales is for sure a factor (May 9). Not seeing much of a breakout. Still pretty solid start to presales (May 8).)
- vafrow ($2.9M Thursday comp. Comps are showing as steady since the last update, but it actually dipped quite a bit this week before rebounding today. Advance ticket buying has been so off in this market recently for some reason. Holding pace with Apes is a good sign (May 16). It had a good day (May 12). Mediocre day 2 (May 10). Not the hottest start. IMAX is the format of choice though, so, ATP will be high (May 9).)
- vafrow (Getting a theatrical release up here in Canada, and early signs are that it might get a pretty decent screen count. Not super wide or anything, but a pretty decent amount for a weekend that has a lot of other releases (May 14).)
- abracadabra1998 ($0.76M EA comp and $1.19M Thursday comp. Still not really accelerating, and the EA is falling against comps (May 12). Good EA numbers, but many of these comps were PLF-only EA, which this is not, so I think the ATP will be quite lower and that should be adjusted for (May 9).)
- AniNate (EA sales look decent now, but this does feel rather weak compared to the IF presales. Not 100% certain what's going on here but based on this I buy the trades' opening estimates over the forum vibes (May 15). I definitely haven't seen as much of a rush here with Garfield as with IF (May 11).)
- el sid (The very even sales are a good sign (May 7). For Sunday, May 19, I can already report that also in my theaters it looks very good for Garfield. They will for sure add shows soon. It has so far only 1 show/theater and the shows are almost sold out, between 1 and 4 seats are still available. So my guess still is that this movie if it's not totally bad (and first reviews here were quite positive) will become a (big) hit. Seems not much on Thursday but it's a step in the right direction (May 6).)
- katnisscinnaplex ($2.52M EA+Thursday comp.)
- keysersoze123 (Its definitely weaker than even Elemental. That said these movies tend to finish strong and so I am not writing it off so early. Just that the long PS window is irrelevant for them. They could rather start presales like a week before release and it would be all the same. Meh. We have to wait until next week to gauge where its going to finish. It has very low ATP as well and actual would be even lower as its going to see tons of kids tickets (May 14). Early shows are regular digital shows at 1PM this sunday. So ATP will be very low. I think 500k ish at best. Preview let us see how things go in the final week. Presales at this point are almost non existent (May 13).)
- TheFlatLannister ($2.14M Thursday comp.)
- vafrow ($0.4M Thursday comp. Comps don't paint a pretty picture though. EA shows are doing okay (May 11). Still no sales for my core sample for previews. But I did the larger sweep, which shows the interest right now is the Sunday early access shows. Looking at sales patterns, it's mainly blocks of 3/4 tickets, so likely families grabbing some. It's worth noting that the May holiday in Canada is the weekend of May 17-20th, not the weekend after with Memorial Day. I can see families prioritizing getting out the holiday weekend when they have more time (May 4).)
- BoxOfficePro (Fathom Events has also announced that select Regal Cinemas will present the films in 4DX on June 22/23/24 for Fellowship/Towers/Return respectively (May 14).)
- katnisscinnaplex (Up to ~1,400 shows now with new locations picking it up and others adding a second showing. LotR1 has sold 831 seats OD, LotR2 sold 715 seats OD, and LotR3 sold 735 seats OD. For comparison, Phantom Menace didn't break 800 tickets until T-3 and we're still over a month out. JW3 comp is currently around 9m (it was at 1,670 tickets sold at this point!) (May 6).)
- abracadabra1998 ($3.67M Thursday comp. Holy numbers of shows and seats! Multiplexes are really expecting a lot here. Sales off the bat not amazing here sadly, but we shall see where it goes (May 15).)
- AniNate (It is encouraging that Canton is already giving me something to work with with 12 Thursday preview sales. Same number for Fri-Sun. I do see nine sales for first Thursday at Canton now and I think that's a pretty solid start (May 15). I do see a few 1-2 spots for Inside Out on Saturday. Think some M-F workweek adult fans might be putting down money for that (May 14).)
- charlie Jatinder ($11.84M Thursday comp at MTC2. $16M Thursday comp for Kung Fu Panda 4 (May 15).)
- katnisscinnaplex (Already at 180 shows for previews in my areas and still has a few theaters left to post. For comparison, Godzilla x Kong finished with 197, Kingdom of Apes 190, and Kung Fu Panda 205 (May 14).)
- keysersoze123 (At least the show counts show Plexes are expecting a big OW. I dont remember when we last had a animation movie start with so many shows. I wont count Mario as that was a fan driven movie. Definitely not great presales but this is not a fan driven movie. Let us see where things are in the final week (May 15). Too early to judge presales as ticket sales just started early this morning. Families dont book tickets on weekday mornings. Wait until evening today to judge it. From a release perspective its way bigger than all animation movies seen recently including Panda 4. Easily the biggest I have seen in a long time. Only movie which is not comparable is Mario but that was not just a family flick (May 14).)
- Porthos (VERY BAD COMPS: $8.83M Thursday comp. I really do not have good comps for this movie. Like, at all. Especially for D1. With that in mind, I did some digging and did manage to get the Elemental D1 numbers out of the old Tracking thread: IO2 = 5.45946x Elemental on D1 [13.10m]. Now will Inside Out 2 be as backloaded as Elemental? Well it's tough to literally sell 5.5x times the amount of tickets on the final couple of days that Elemental did, so perhaps not. But it does show how fracking backloaded purely kids animation is. Anyway, this is 30 days out and it isn't a CBM film (like AtSV) or CBM-adjacent film (like Incredibles 2). The Sonic 2 comp is perhaps a little concerning. On the other hand, nearly a weeks more of pre-sales so not exactly a great comp. 3.5% of presales are 3D and 40.1% are PLF (May 15). On the Saturday of release weekend (ie NOT EA) there is a special event screening for IO2: INSIDE OUT 2: FUNKO FAMILY EVENT! (2024) Sat June 15th. Might boost the OW slightly, depending on how wide this event is and how much more these tickets will presumably cost (May 11).)
- TheFlatLannister ($8.20M Thursday comp. This is a super super strong day 2. Probably just Orlando overindexing, but yeah starting to lean towards something big brewing. Florida presales are somehow even crazier. Sold 2357 seats and is getting a blockbuster rollout in terms of showing allocations. Kung Fu panda comp day 2: gives me $8.50M (May 15). Well, I can't really tell if this is a breakout or not yet. Looks very good especially in the first few hours. These are probably terrible comps, but might as well try something (May 14).)
- TwoMisfits (I'm kinda shocked at the opening set from my Cinemarks... 2 screens (1 PLF, 1 not) and 6 showings at my PLF 14 for Thursday (and 11 showings on the same screens once it runs full day - 7 PLF b/c 1 is 3d on the reg screen, 4 not)... 3 screens (.75 3d, 2.25 not) and 9 showings at the non-PLF 12 for Thursday (and 12 showings on 2.25 screens once it runs full day)... So, 2 and 2.25 screens for the weekend presale sets... Disney must be charging a huge % for themselves b/c this is an Elemental opening set at my PLF...a little more generous for Thursday at my non-PLF, but then they too drop to an Elemental opening set after the adult Disney base Thursday rush... (May 14).)
- vafrow (No new sales. Whatever glitches in the system on day 1 didn't push sales to day 2. I still think the lack of base ticket options will push families to wait. Cineplex has jacked up the cost of premium formats, plus they're throwing in an increase for opening weekend of major releases. It adds up quickly for families (May 16). With the site glitching yesterday, it might account for the slow start. But, what's interesting is the format breakdown. Nothing is being made available in anything close to a regular showtime. The one non 3D showing in Dolby is a matinee showing. Everything else is carrying a hefty premium. They'll likely release regular showtimes closer to release, but right now, it's priced to get eager fans to pay the premium formats (May 15).)
- YM! (In fairness it's only been an hour but yeah sales are softer than I expected. However, it is a month out and will largely skew more towards kids than say TLM/Across so wasn't expecting a blitz like them. Here at Marcus theaters are going all out for IO2 with it having the lion share of PLFs with it getting both screens when there is two PLFs with tentpole like levels of screens (May 14). Was taking a look at Marcus Cinemas to see that they have preloaded Inside Out 2 showtimes which seem to start at 3:00 pm on a Thursday. It seems like Marcus is going all out on it as judging from showtimes it's taking away all of Bad Boys’ PLFs in that theaters that have two+ PLFs are giving all to IO2 (May 11).)
MAY
- (May 16) Presales Start [Bad Boys Ride or Die]
- (May 16) Thursday Previews [Babes + Back to Black + If + The Strangers: Chapter 1 + The Blue Angels IMAX]
- (May 17) Presales Start [Ezra]
- (May 19) Review Embargo Lifts [Garfield 9 PM EST]
- (May 20) Opening Day [Monday: Spider-Man Homecoming Re-Release]
- (May 22) Presales Start [The Watchers]
- (May 23) Thursday Previews [Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga + Hit Man + The Garfield Movie + Sight]
- (May 26) Presales Start [Bikeriders]
- (May 27) Opening Day [Monday: Spider-Man Far From Home Re-Release]
- (May 30) Thursday Previews [Ezra + Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle + Robot Dreams + The Young Woman and the Sea]
- (June 3) Opening Day [Monday: Spider-Man No Way Home Re-Release]
- (June 5) Presales Start [Despicable Me 4]
- (June 6) Thursday Previews [Bad Boys: Ride or Die + The Watchers]
- (June 8) 1-Saturday Re-Release (1st day) [The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition]
- (June 9) 1-Sunday Re-Release (1st day) [The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition]
- (June 10) 1-Monday Re-Release (1st day) [The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Extended Edition]
- (June 13) Thursday Previews [Inside Out 2]
- (June 15) 1-Saturday Re-Release (2nd day) [The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Extended Edition]
- (June 16) 1-Sunday Re-Release (2nd day) [The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition]
- (June 17) 1-Monday Re-Release (2nd day) [The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Extended Edition]
- (June 20) Thursday Previews [The Bikeriders + Janet Planet]
- (June 27) Thursday Previews [Blue Lock The Movie -Episode Nagi- + Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 + A Quiet Place: Day One]
- (July 2) Opening Day [Wednesday: Despicable Me 4]
- (July 4) Opening Day [Thursday: Possum Trot]
- (July 4) Thursday Previews [MaXXXine]
- (July 11) Thursday Previews [Fly Me to the Moon + Untitled New Line Horror movie]
- (July 18) Thursday Previews [Twisters]
- (July 25) Thursday Previews [Deadpool and Wolverine + Didi + Fabulous Four]
- (August 1) Thursday Previews [Harold and the Purple Crayon]
- (August 8) Thursday Previews [Borderlands + Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us + Cuckoo + The Fire Inside + Trap]
- (August 15) Thursday Previews [Alien: Romulus + Horizon An American Saga Chapter 2 + Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure]
- (August 22) Thursday Previews [Blink Twice + The Crow + The Forge + Slingshot]
- (August 29) Thursday Previews [City of Dreams + Reagan + They Listen]
April 23
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May 14
Note: I have removed most tracking data that has not been updated for 2 weeks. I think there is value in keeping data for a week or two but at a certain point they start to lose their value and should not be treated the same as more recent tracking data.
2024.05.16 19:46 musickismagick Doctoral Research Paper on GG's Rock n Roll Mission
I just completed doctoral research on GG Allin for my class this semester. It focuses on GG's rock n roll mission he formulated in prison. It's only about 20 pages, about the right length to submit to a scholarly journal. Thought some of you may enjoy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ytW9za09F1j7Sf4yX3aCohTN3SO20XCP/view?usp=sharing
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2024.05.16 19:46 Gameplayer8300 creepy rumbling/growling noises in attic
Hey, so this morning my wife and I woke up hearing these strange noises coming from the attic. To me it sounds like a rumbling/growling sound.
Here is a video of the sound: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ajXT9raaDUiXGrpyF8h\_NDMQs9gPEeNo/view?usp=sharing
I think it's coming from underneath the attic floor boards
We just bought this house late last year for context
Any ideas on what this could be/what we should do?
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Here is a video of the sound: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ajXT9raaDUiXGrpyF8h\_NDMQs9gPEeNo/view?usp=sharing
I think it's coming from underneath the attic floor boards
We just bought this house late last year for context
Any ideas on what this could be/what we should do?
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2024.05.16 19:42 mrrichcurtis Student/Teacher Need Help with Steppers!
 | SOS submitted by mrrichcurtis to maker [link] [comments] I am working with my Engineering Three Student and we have been building a life size claw machine that will live in my classroom. We have Cnc routered a custom designed cabinet, printed vinyl graphics for all four sides. Added LED Lights, Buttons, and now the issue. Our 4 Nema 17 motors that control our rails are very loud and are not smooth at all. It’s awful. We have tried everything and this is a last ditch effort. I will attach both a video of the problem and our code. Any help would save the semester! Video of Problem - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w_P7aPTB4iWhTHz-6U6qLF9kb834t3x1/view?usp=drivesdk Copy of Python Code - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LE6QaLxabhtEpWGUWQYpe9-kgfJpiBpq/view?usp=drivesdk |
2024.05.16 19:41 Mr_Quackums Google removed my business listing, what do I do now?
I have been running a home business for 3.5 years and a few days ago Google told me my business does not exist and my business account is being disabled. That means I am out of business.
I submitted an appeal and sent in a photo of my state sales tax ID, which includes my name, the business name, and the address. They denied the appeal and I can not find where to send a new one.
Am I just boned?
Is there a way to speak to a human about this?
I don't even know what triggered this. Was it a disgruntled customer? A competitor? Google seeing something they didn't like when the street-view car came by?
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I submitted an appeal and sent in a photo of my state sales tax ID, which includes my name, the business name, and the address. They denied the appeal and I can not find where to send a new one.
Am I just boned?
Is there a way to speak to a human about this?
I don't even know what triggered this. Was it a disgruntled customer? A competitor? Google seeing something they didn't like when the street-view car came by?
2024.05.16 19:41 Mr_Quackums Google removed my business listing, what do I do now?
I have been running a home business for 3.5 years and a few days ago Google told me my business does not exist and my business account is being disabled. That means I am out of business.
I submitted an appeal and sent in a photo of my state sales tax ID, which includes my name, the business name, and the address. They denied the appeal and I can not find where to send a new one.
Am I just boned?
Is there a way to speak to a human about this?
I don't even know what triggered this. Was it a disgruntled customer? A competitor? Google seeing something they didn't like when the street-view car came by?
submitted by Mr_Quackums to smallbusiness [link] [comments]
I submitted an appeal and sent in a photo of my state sales tax ID, which includes my name, the business name, and the address. They denied the appeal and I can not find where to send a new one.
Am I just boned?
Is there a way to speak to a human about this?
I don't even know what triggered this. Was it a disgruntled customer? A competitor? Google seeing something they didn't like when the street-view car came by?
2024.05.16 19:41 Mr_Quackums Google removed my business listing, what do I do now?
I have been running a home business for 3.5 years and a few days ago Google told me my business does not exist and my business account is being disabled. That means I am out of business.
I submitted an appeal and sent in a photo of my state sales tax ID, which includes my name, the business name, and the address. They denied the appeal and I can not find where to send a new one.
Am I just boned?
Is there a way to speak to a human about this?
I don't even know what triggered this. Was it a disgruntled customer? A competitor? Google seeing something they didn't like when the street-view car came by?
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I submitted an appeal and sent in a photo of my state sales tax ID, which includes my name, the business name, and the address. They denied the appeal and I can not find where to send a new one.
Am I just boned?
Is there a way to speak to a human about this?
I don't even know what triggered this. Was it a disgruntled customer? A competitor? Google seeing something they didn't like when the street-view car came by?
2024.05.16 19:39 enoumen A Daily chronicle of AI Innovations May 16th 2024: 🤔 Microsoft’s AI ambitions lead to 30% rise in emissions🪫 Stability AI reportedly runs out of money and in negotiations to sell 🍎Apple unveils AI-enhanced eye tracking, music haptics, voice shortcuts and more
A Daily chronicle of AI Innovations May 16th 2024:
🤔 Microsoft’s AI ambitions lead to 30% rise in emissions 🪫 Stability AI reportedly runs out of money and in negotiations to sell🍎Apple unveils AI-enhanced eye tracking, music haptics, voice shortcuts
🤖Humane’s AI Pin upgraded with GPT-4o
💸Stability AI seeks buyer amid financial woes
📽️Mozilla Firefox incorporates NVIDIA RTX video to improve video quality on Windows
☁️Musk's AI firm xAI In talks with Oracle for $10 billion cloud deal
❄️Snowflake invests in Metaplane to enhance data quality
😱 Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike leave OpenAI
📱 Android phones enter the AI era
🗣️ How to clone your voice using AI
🤔 Microsoft’s AI ambitions lead to 30% rise in emissions Microsoft’s AI ambitions lead to 30% rise in emissions
- Microsoft's commitment to being carbon-negative by 2030 is threatened by a 30% increase in its carbon emissions, largely due to its growing focus on AI technologies.
- The company's expansion of AI operations necessitates building more data centers, which rely on energy-intensive materials like steel, concrete, and microchips, further complicating their carbon reduction goals.
- Despite its renewable energy claims, Microsoft is acknowledged for using instruments like renewable energy credits (RECs) that might mask actual carbon emissions, indicating a challenging path ahead to meet its sustainability targets.
- Source
Stability AI reportedly runs out of money and in negotiations to sell
- Stability AI, known for its open-source image generator Stable Diffusion, is negotiating a sale due to financial struggles, despite a valuation of $1 billion.
- The company raised over $100 million in 2022 but struggled to turn its free software into revenue while facing stiff competition from rivals like OpenAI and Midjourney.
- Founder and CEO Emad Mostaque resigned amid management issues, and the company faces significant expenses and liabilities, projecting $153 million in costs against only $11 million in revenue for 2023.
- Source
Apple unveils AI-enhanced eye tracking, music haptics, voice shortcuts
Apple recently unveiled new accessibility features that will launch later this year. One of these features is Eye Tracking, which enables users with physical disabilities to navigate their iPhones and iPads using only their eyes.By leveraging the front-facing camera and AI, Eye Tracking allows precise control through a “Dwell Control” feature, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
Another noteworthy addition is Music Haptics, designed for users who are deaf or hard of hearing. When enabled, the Taptic Engine in iPhones plays taps, textures, and refined vibrations synchronized with music audio.
Additionally, Apple has introduced Voice Shortcut, which allows users to create custom voice commands for specific actions on their devices. With Voice Shortcut, users can perform tasks hands-free by simply speaking their personalized commands
Why does this matter?
This would encourage the development and advancement of AI technologies in the accessibility domain, ultimately benefiting individuals with disabilities across different platforms and devices.
Source
Humane’s AI Pin upgraded with GPT-4o
Humane has upgraded its popular AI Pin product with the GPT-4o model. This upgrade aims to enhance the AI Pin’s performance. The new version runs faster, provides more accurate answers, and offers richer information.[ca
Why does this matter?
As more sophisticated AI models become accessible, we can expect further improvements in various applications, from digital assistants to natural language understanding and generation.
Source
Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike leave OpenAI
OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever announced that he is leaving the company — following months of speculation of Sutskever’s role from the November 2023 Sam Altman ousting.
- Sutskever said he is confident that OpenAI will ‘build AGI that is both safe and beneficial’ under the current leadership.
- Also leaving is Sutskever’s superalignment group co-lead Jan Leike, announcing his departure with a cryptic resignation post.
- The news follows months of departures largely coming from OpenAI’s superalignment and safety teams, fueling speculation.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman named Jakub Pachocki as the new chief scientist, a key researcher on the creation of GPT-4.
Android phones enter the AI era
Google announced a host of new AI integrations coming to Android phones at its I/O Developer Conference, bringing its powerful Gemini model on-device to enable upgraded smartphone experiences.
- Google’s Gemini Nano model will be integrated into the Pixel later this year, allowing for enhanced multimodal capabilities.
- Gemini features will be easily accessible with a new overlay, which improves and understand context to provide dynamic suggestions.
- A Circle to Search feature, allowing users to query anything on screen, gains homework help features via a LearnLM model.
- Google is also bringing a new AI security feature soon, providing real-time alerts on calls that appear to be scams.
Source
AI TRAINING How to clone your voice using AI
A new model on Replicate called OpenVoice lets you clone any voice for free with just an audio file and the desired text to be turned into speech.
Step-by-step: Access OpenVoice on Replicate here and log in with your GitHub account. Upload the audio file of the voice you want to clone where it says ‘audio’. The longer, the better. Fill the ‘Text’ field with the text you want to convert into a speech. Click on the ‘Run’ button and listen/download the generated audio with the cloned voice!
New AI Job Opportunities on May 16th 2024
- Lambda - Manufacturing Quality Engineer
- Anthropic - People Operations Coordinator
- Figure AI - Humanoid Robot Pilot
- Luma AI - Senior Software engineer- Data infrastructure
What Else Is Happening in AI on May 16th 2024
Instagram co-founder joins Anthropic as head of productAnthropic has appointed Mike Krieger, the co-founder of Instagram and Artifact, as head of product. In this pivotal role, Krieger will steer the company's product engineering, management, and design efforts as Anthropic expands its suite of AI apps and aims to bring Claude to a wider audience. (Link)
IBM plans 800 new jobs in Ireland
IBM plans to hire up to 800 more people in Ireland to help build advanced software underpinned by AI technology. This is the biggest job announcement in the country’s multinational sector this year. The roles will be in research and development, digital sales, and consulting. (Link)
Mozilla Firefox incorporates NVIDIA RTX video to improve video quality on Windows
Mozilla Firefox has incorporated NVIDIA RTX Video, a technology that leverages AI to improve video quality on Windows PCs and workstations. This brings a host of AI-powered enhancements to online videos, including upscaling and HDR, for a more immersive viewing experience. Users can easily access these features by updating GeForce RTX drivers and activating Windows HDR. (Link)
Musk's AI firm xAI In talks with Oracle for $10 billion cloud deal
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is in talks with Oracle executives about a $10 billion deal to rent cloud servers from Oracle over several years. This move comes as Musk’s company seeks to keep pace with rivals like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google to dominate the AI field. (Link)
Snowflake invests in Metaplane to enhance data quality
Snowflake, a data cloud platform, has invested in Metaplane, a Boston-based startup. Metaplane focuses on helping enterprises identify and rectify data quality issues using an end-to-end AI-powered platform. The investment aims to enhance integration between Metaplane’s data observability offering and the Snowflake data cloud. (Link)
Microsoft’s AI ambitions lead to 30% rise in emissions
- Microsoft's commitment to being carbon-negative by 2030 is threatened by a 30% increase in its carbon emissions, largely due to its growing focus on AI technologies.
- The company's expansion of AI operations necessitates building more data centers, which rely on energy-intensive materials like steel, concrete, and microchips, further complicating their carbon reduction goals.
- Despite its renewable energy claims, Microsoft is acknowledged for using instruments like renewable energy credits (RECs) that might mask actual carbon emissions, indicating a challenging path ahead to meet its sustainability targets.
- Source
Stability AI reportedly runs out of money and in negotiations to sell
- Stability AI, known for its open-source image generator Stable Diffusion, is negotiating a sale due to financial struggles, despite a valuation of $1 billion.
- The company raised over $100 million in 2022 but struggled to turn its free software into revenue while facing stiff competition from rivals like OpenAI and Midjourney.
- Founder and CEO Emad Mostaque resigned amid management issues, and the company faces significant expenses and liabilities, projecting $153 million in costs against only $11 million in revenue for 2023.
- Source
Apple unveils AI-enhanced eye tracking, music haptics, voice shortcuts
Apple recently unveiled new accessibility features that will launch later this year. One of these features is Eye Tracking, which enables users with physical disabilities to navigate their iPhones and iPads using only their eyes.By leveraging the front-facing camera and AI, Eye Tracking allows precise control through a “Dwell Control” feature, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
Microsoft’s AI ambitions lead to 30% rise in emissions
- Microsoft's commitment to being carbon-negative by 2030 is threatened by a 30% increase in its carbon emissions, largely due to its growing focus on AI technologies.
- The company's expansion of AI operations necessitates building more data centers, which rely on energy-intensive materials like steel, concrete, and microchips, further complicating their carbon reduction goals.
- Despite its renewable energy claims, Microsoft is acknowledged for using instruments like renewable energy credits (RECs) that might mask actual carbon emissions, indicating a challenging path ahead to meet its sustainability targets.
- Source
Stability AI reportedly runs out of money and in negotiations to sell
- Stability AI, known for its open-source image generator Stable Diffusion, is negotiating a sale due to financial struggles, despite a valuation of $1 billion.
- The company raised over $100 million in 2022 but struggled to turn its free software into revenue while facing stiff competition from rivals like OpenAI and Midjourney.
- Founder and CEO Emad Mostaque resigned amid management issues, and the company faces significant expenses and liabilities, projecting $153 million in costs against only $11 million in revenue for 2023.
- Source
Apple unveils AI-enhanced eye tracking, music haptics, voice shortcuts
Apple recently unveiled new accessibility features that will launch later this year. One of these features is Eye Tracking, which enables users with physical disabilities to navigate their iPhones and iPads using only their eyes.By leveraging the front-facing camera and AI, Eye Tracking allows precise control through a “Dwell Control” feature, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microsoft-ai-push-imperils-climate-160020868.html
🪫 Stability AI reportedly runs out of money and in negotiations to sell
Stability AI, known for its open-source image generator Stable Diffusion, is negotiating a sale due to financial struggles, despite a valuation of $1 billion. The company raised over $100 million in 2022 but struggled to turn its free software into revenue while facing stiff competition from rivals like OpenAI and Midjourney. Founder and CEO Emad Mostaque resigned amid management issues, and the company faces significant expenses and liabilities, projecting $153 million in costs against only $11 million in revenue for 2023. Source: https://the-decoder.com/stability-ai-reportedly-runs-out-of-money-and-in-negotiations-to-sell/
Apple unveils AI-enhanced eye tracking, music haptics, voice shortcuts
Apple recently unveiled new accessibility features that will launch later this year. One of these features is Eye Tracking, which enables users with physical disabilities to navigate their iPhones and iPads using only their eyes.
By leveraging the front-facing camera and AI, Eye Tracking allows precise control through a “Dwell Control” feature, eliminating the need for additional hardware.
Another noteworthy addition is Music Haptics, designed for users who are deaf or hard of hearing. When enabled, the Taptic Engine in iPhones plays taps, textures, and refined vibrations synchronized with music audio.
Additionally, Apple has introduced Voice Shortcut, which allows users to create custom voice commands for specific actions on their devices. With Voice Shortcut, users can perform tasks hands-free by simply speaking their personalized commands
Why does this matter?
This would encourage the development and advancement of AI technologies in the accessibility domain, ultimately benefiting individuals with disabilities across different platforms and devices.
Source: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-announces-new-accessibility-features-including-eye-tracking
Humane’s AI Pin upgraded with GPT-4o
Humane has upgraded its popular AI Pin product with the GPT-4o model. This upgrade aims to enhance the AI Pin’s performance. The new version runs faster, provides more accurate answers, and offers richer information.
Why does this matter?
As more sophisticated AI models become accessible, we can expect further improvements in various applications, from digital assistants to natural language understanding and generation.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/15/24157731/humane-says-its-ai-pins-just-got-a-gpt-4o-upgrade
😱 Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike leave OpenAI
Ilya Sutskever and Jan Leike leave OpenAI OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever announced that he is leaving the company — following months of speculation of Sutskever’s role from the November 2023 Sam Altman ousting.
Sutskever said he is confident that OpenAI will ‘build AGI that is both safe and beneficial’ under the current leadership.
Also leaving is Sutskever’s superalignment group co-lead Jan Leike, announcing his departure with a cryptic resignation post.
The news follows months of departures largely coming from OpenAI’s superalignment and safety teams, fueling speculation.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman named Jakub Pachocki as the new chief scientist, a key researcher on the creation of GPT-4.
After months of tensions, the speculation around Ilya’s future with Sam is finally put to rest. But questions surrounding the safety team departures still remain. Also important to watch is where Sutskever and Leike land next, with two of AI’s brightest minds now officially on the market.
📱 Android phones enter the AI era
Android phones enter the AI era Google announced a host of new AI integrations coming to Android phones at its I/O Developer Conference, bringing its powerful Gemini model on-device to enable upgraded smartphone experiences.
Google’s Gemini Nano model will be integrated into the Pixel later this year, allowing for enhanced multimodal capabilities.
Gemini features will be easily accessible with a new overlay, which improves and understand context to provide dynamic suggestions.
A Circle to Search feature, allowing users to query anything on screen, gains homework help features via a LearnLM model.
Google is also bringing a new AI security feature soon, providing real-time alerts on calls that appear to be scams.
While everyone awaits the iPhone AI announcements, Google’s Android AI era is rolling. With Gemini coming directly on-board, the potential is there — but if Apple integrates ChatGPT, it may remain tough sledding against the dominant market leader.
Source: https://blog.google/products/android/google-ai-android-update-io-2024
AI TRAINING 🗣️ How to clone your voice using AI
How to clone your voice using AI
A new model on Replicate called OpenVoice lets you clone any voice for free with just an audio file and the desired text to be turned into speech.
Step-by-step:
Access OpenVoice on Replicate here at https://replicate.com/cjwbw/openvoice and log in with your GitHub account.
Upload the audio file of the voice you want to clone where it says ‘audio’. The longer, the better.
Fill the ‘Text’ field with the text you want to convert into a speech.
Click on the ‘Run’ button and listen/download the generated audio with the cloned voice!
New AI Job Opportunities on May 16th 2024
🔬 Lambda - Manufacturing Quality Engineer: https://jobs.therundown.ai/jobs/59796724-manufacturing-quality-enginee
📋 Anthropic - People Operations Coordinator:
https://jobs.therundown.ai/jobs/59882127-people-operations-coordinator
🤖 Figure AI - Humanoid Robot Pilot: https://jobs.therundown.ai/jobs/59875233-humanoid-robot-pilot-evening-shift
💻 Luma AI - Senior Software engineer- Data infrastructure: https://jobs.therundown.ai/jobs/59880695-senior-software-engineer-data-infrastructure
What Else Is Happening in AI on May 16th 2024❗
🧑Instagram co-founder joins Anthropic as head of product
Anthropic has appointed Mike Krieger, the co-founder of Instagram and Artifact, as head of product. In this pivotal role, Krieger will steer the company's product engineering, management, and design efforts as Anthropic expands its suite of AI apps and aims to bring Claude to a wider audience. (Link: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/15/anthropic-hires-instagram-co-founder-as-head-of-product)
💼 IBM plans 800 new jobs in Ireland
IBM plans to hire up to 800 more people in Ireland to help build advanced software underpinned by AI technology. This is the biggest job announcement in the country’s multinational sector this year. The roles will be in research and development, digital sales, and consulting. (Link: https://www.reuters.com/technology/ibm-add-800-ai-related-jobs-ireland-2024-05-15)
📽️Mozilla Firefox incorporates NVIDIA RTX video to improve video quality on Windows
Mozilla Firefox has incorporated NVIDIA RTX Video, a technology that leverages AI to improve video quality on Windows PCs and workstations. This brings a host of AI-powered enhancements to online videos, including upscaling and HDR, for a more immersive viewing experience. Users can easily access these features by updating GeForce RTX drivers and activating Windows HDR. (Link: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/ai-decoded-rtxvideo-firefox)
☁️Musk's AI firm xAI In talks with Oracle for $10 billion cloud deal
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, is in talks with Oracle executives about a $10 billion deal to rent cloud servers from Oracle over several years. This move comes as Musk’s company seeks to keep pace with rivals like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google to dominate the AI field. (Link; https://www.reuters.com/technology/elon-musks-xai-nears-10-bln-deal-rent-oracles-ai-servers-information-reports-2024-05-14)
❄️Snowflake invests in Metaplane to enhance data quality
Snowflake, a data cloud platform, has invested in Metaplane, a Boston-based startup. Metaplane focuses on helping enterprises identify and rectify data quality issues using an end-to-end AI-powered platform. The investment aims to enhance integration between Metaplane’s data observability offering and the Snowflake data cloud. (Link: https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/snowflake-invests-in-metaplane-to-solve-data-quality-issues-plaguing-ai-development)
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2024.05.16 19:37 No_Fact_499 No. 6 Lamb Crescent - Coming of Age/Family Drama (147)
A couple months ago I posted saying I just finished my first ever script while here it is ready to present. FIRST THING TO NOTE, is this is an adaptation of Grey Space, by noaacat. https://archiveofourown.org/works/12424344/chapters/28275021, so the story credit can't go to me too much. I'd say at most 20% of the story is my contribution. And if you want I would recommend reading the original work because it is quite amazing.
Here is the logline: When a young, mistreated orphan starts secondary school, he tries his best to go by unnoticed, but his plan is foiled by a girl with a similar past to him, who decides that they should be friends.
For feedback, I know a first draft is supposed to be long, but I feel that 147 pages is excessive. So anything on what could be cut, improving pacing, or anything of that sort is appreciated. Of course any small mistakes and editing/formatting errors are of course welcome. And any notes on the plot or anything of that nature is appreciated because there could be many things wrong with it and I have gone back and forth on the endings many times.
I thank anyone who decides to read or give feedback on the script because I know we are all incredibly busy, so really I am thankful for all feedback or support I might get.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KZKEqCvQ-TQrbE9gIXa8mA5gd-4adQmT/view?usp=drive_link
submitted by No_Fact_499 to Screenwriting [link] [comments]
Here is the logline: When a young, mistreated orphan starts secondary school, he tries his best to go by unnoticed, but his plan is foiled by a girl with a similar past to him, who decides that they should be friends.
For feedback, I know a first draft is supposed to be long, but I feel that 147 pages is excessive. So anything on what could be cut, improving pacing, or anything of that sort is appreciated. Of course any small mistakes and editing/formatting errors are of course welcome. And any notes on the plot or anything of that nature is appreciated because there could be many things wrong with it and I have gone back and forth on the endings many times.
I thank anyone who decides to read or give feedback on the script because I know we are all incredibly busy, so really I am thankful for all feedback or support I might get.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KZKEqCvQ-TQrbE9gIXa8mA5gd-4adQmT/view?usp=drive_link
2024.05.16 19:32 killsthemessenger Blueprints (17 pages) Rom-Com
Logline: A high school senior is happily in love and about to hear from her dream university. Little does she know that getting accepted would spell the end of her relationship.
Read here
Would love to hear your thoughts! Thank you!
submitted by killsthemessenger to ReadMyScript [link] [comments]
Read here
Would love to hear your thoughts! Thank you!
2024.05.16 19:27 welp007 Professor Larry Cheng on X
 | I always see customer acquisition cost (CAC) presented by channel: submitted by welp007 to Superstonk [link] [comments] Facebook CAC = $x Google CAC = $x Tiktok CAC = $x DOOH CAC = $x While there is utility in this approach, it should be complemented by a customer-centric view: Customer Type A CAC = $x Customer Type B CAC = $x Customer Type C CAC = $x Customer Type D CAC = $x In the customer-centric analysis, the customer types could be category-based, persona-based, demographically-based, first order basket-based, etc. - whatever the most appropriate segmentation is for your business. It's equally as important to understand the lifetime value (LTV) by customer-type because that drives the ceiling on CAC for that customer-type. As an example: Customer Type A LTV = $1,000 Customer Type A CAC = $100 Customer Type A LTV:CAC = 10x Customer Type B LTV = $160 Customer Type B CAC = $80 Customer Type B LTV:CAC = 2x You would much rather pay a higher CAC to acquire Customer Type A given the superior LTV:CAC dynamics. When you look at CAC only by acquisition channel, it's easy to default to scaling the lowest cost channel without completely understanding the quality and economics of the customer being acquired through that channel. It may be that a more expensive channel is more economic if it's acquiring a higher quality, higher retaining customer. Therefore the optimal analysis overlays customer segment LTV/CAC with acquisition channel economics/CAC to find the optimal seam in the business. https://x.com/larryvc/status/1791157552757055529?s=46&t=pjhQaAPGjAVkr0C7r4RCMg |