Sat.Dec 28, 2024

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Facebook Planning to Flood Platform with AI-Powered Users

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"We expect these AIs to actually, over time, exist on our platforms, kind of in the same way that accounts do.

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After a 24-second test of its engines, the New Glenn rocket is ready to fly

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Also on Friday, the company obtained a launch license for New Glenn launch attempts.

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The 19th-Century Technology That Threatens A.I.

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Whatever you hear about the United States as a fading power, it is ahead in the race to gain dominance in artificial intelligence over China, its major rival. Thats a product of Silicon Valleys unique ability to bring together scientists, entrepreneurs and risk capital.

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EU law mandating universal chargers for devices comes into force

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Electronics manufactures must from Saturday fit all devices sold in the EU with USB-C charger ports in a bid by the 27-nation bloc to reduce waste and cut costs for consumers, who will no longer have

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Doctors Say AI Is Introducing Slop Into Patient Care

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Early testing demonstrates results that could be disastrous for patients.

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I Automated My Job Application Process

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A developer automated job applications, sending 250 in 20 minutes using Python scripts and GPT

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Shortest times between train stations in Europe

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Visualize where you can travel by train in Europe on this interactive map.

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Using AI to talk to animals

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Researchers are building an AI system that they hope will, one day, allow humans to understand the many languages that animals use to communicate

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38C3: Illegal Instructions

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Growing AI Power Demands Distort Electricity Flow

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The growth of artificial intelligence data centers nationwide is adding stress to fragile power grids and may be distorting the flow of electricity

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Apache Airflow®: The Ultimate Guide to DAG Writing

Speaker: Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate

In this new webinar, Tamara Fingerlin, Developer Advocate, will walk you through many Airflow best practices and advanced features that can help you make your pipelines more manageable, adaptive, and robust. She'll focus on how to write best-in-class Airflow DAGs using the latest Airflow features like dynamic task mapping and data-driven scheduling!

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Apple Photos phones home on iOS 18 and macOS 15

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AI-Generated Art Gets Its Own Sleek Print Magazine

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Art made with artificial intelligence is ubiquitous online, appearing on platforms from Instagram and Reddit to websites hosting generative AI tools themselves. Now, artists have a new and somewhat ironic outlet for showcasing their digital, algorithm-assisted creations: paper.

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WebGL Fluid Simulation

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A WebGL fluid simulation that works in mobile browsers.

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Building Life With Generative AI

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It seems ridiculous to think that you could reduce something like amino acid interactions and resulting proteins to the level of something like Minecraft. In fact, I wouldnt think most of us have even considered how generative AI could be applied to life science.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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AI Ethics in Data Preparation: A Responsibility We Can’t Ignore!

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Data is the lifeblood of modern decision-making, and AI systems rely heavily on it. However, the quality and ethical implications of this data are paramount. The Importance of Ethical Data Preparation Ethical data preparation is fundamental to the success of AI systems. It’s like ensuring the bricks and mortar used in building a house are sound.

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How Generative AI And LLMs Are Reinventing Our Vocabulary Such That We Might Lose Our Grasp On Human Languages

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In todays column, I examine an impassioned concern that the expanding use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) will ultimately cause human-devised vocabulary to fall by the wayside. Say what? The sobering matter seems quite peculiar.

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Netflix tells writers to have characters "announce what they're doing"

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Netflix execs have been telling their screenwriters to have characters announce what theyre doing so that viewers who have a program on in the background can follow along without having to miss plot strands. Theres barely been any pushback, until now.

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Analyst says big shift in AI coming in 2025 is huge tailwind for two stocks

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Heres what could be next for artificial intelligence stocks in 2025. If you missed the big surge on Nvidia this year, dont get too upset yet.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Why it's hard to trust software, but you mostly have to anyway

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12 Tech Predictions For 2025 That Will Shape Our Future

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The year ahead looks set to become one of tremendous change. As a consequence of progress in fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and space exploration, economies will see constant transformation. These innovations will create significant opportunities and threats.

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Spotify Shuts Down 'Unwrapped' Artist Royalty Calculator with Legal Threats

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Multi-billionaire Daniel Ek has shut down the Spotify Unwrapped calculator that showcased how little the DSP pays to artists.

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Crypto and AI Hardware That Turned Heads in 2024

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From AI wearables to gaming handhelds, smartphones, and humanoid robots, these crypto and AI devices grabbed our attention in 2024.

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The Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report

Cloud Development Environments (CDEs) are changing how software teams work by moving development to the cloud. Our Cloud Development Environment Adoption Report gathers insights from 223 developers and business leaders, uncovering key trends in CDE adoption. With 66% of large organizations already using CDEs, these platforms are quickly becoming essential to modern development practices.

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Can LLMs Accurately Recall the Bible

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I've often found myself uneasy when LLMs (Large Language Models) are asked to quote the Bible. While they can provide insightful discussions about faith, their tendency to hallucinate responses raises concerns when dealing with scripture, which we regard as the inspired Word of God.

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The Year in A.I.: How the Tool Took Us From Amusement to Outrage in 2024

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Just what kind of year did A.I. have? Ah, artificial intelligencethe tech everyone loves to hate. Indeed, while A.I.

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The Nvidia Way – Review of Tae Kim's New Book

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Tae Kim's terrific new book on the story of Nvidia and Jensen Huang

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Machine Learning Algorithm Predicts Double-Digit Crash For Dogecoin Price In January 2025

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Coincodexs machine learning (ML) algorithm has provided a bearish outlook for the Dogecoin price.

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Marketing Operations in 2025: A New Framework for Success

Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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So You Want to Write Java in Neovim

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I have been doing Java in Neovim for quite a while at work, and its been a very pleasant experience. As Neovim usage grows (especially amongst the younger crowd), I want to share how I do it.

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How to Steal an AI Model Without Actually Hacking Anything

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Researchers developed a technique that senses a model's electromagnetic 'signature' and compares it to other models run on the same kind of chip.

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Revisiting the NetBSD Build System

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I recently picked up an embedded project in which I needed to build a highly customized full system image with minimal boot times and NetBSD was the best choice for it. Let's look at why its build system helps.

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Innovators See AI In Education Unlocking Digital Promise In 2025

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In 2024, artificial intelligence dominated discussions on educational innovation, often shifting between optimism and concern.

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Introducing CDEs to Your Enterprise

Explore how enterprises can enhance developer productivity and onboarding by adopting self-hosted Cloud Development Environments (CDEs). This whitepaper highlights the simplicity and flexibility of cloud-based development over traditional setups, demonstrating how large teams can leverage economies of scale to boost efficiency and developer satisfaction.