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To escape the grip of a crocodile`s jaws, push your thumbs into its eyeballs - it will let you go instantly.
πŸ“° News
Rebecca Solnit's article emphasizes the ongoing, yet often unnoticed, technological revolution in renewable energy. This transformation is steadily reshaping global energy systems, making significant strides towards sustainability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Google is piloting machine learning to estimate users' ages in the U.S. and filter content for those under 18. The initiative aims to restrict inappropriate content, disable certain features, and enhance digital well-being while allowing for appeals.
Supply-chain attacks on open-source software are increasing, targeting repositories like npm. Hackers compromised Toptal's GitHub and published malicious packages downloaded by thousands. These attacks exfiltrate credentials and attempt to wipe filesystems. Developers are advised to enhance security measures and use multifactor authentication.
Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta's ambitious goals to develop "superintelligence" as part of an extensive AI investment strategy. Meta's financial results exceeded expectations, boosting stocks by 10%. The company plans massive spending on AI-related infrastructure and talent but faces investor scrutiny over ROI.
Quora's Poe AI platform has launched an API enabling developers to access multiple AI models with no separate fee. Usage is based on point-based subscription plans, with costs and additional points purchasable. The API supports over 100 models in text, image, video, and voice generation.
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🌱 Good First GitHub Issue
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Repository: OpenFoodFacts (Collaborative, free and open database of food products from around the world. Scan barcode to get info or add a product)
Why: Simple text change with clear instructions, great for beginners.
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Introduction to Machine Learning Systems
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A template plugin for obsidian
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Build Conversational AI in minutes ⚑️
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Package management made easy
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Super-resolution of Sentinel-2 images (10M –> 5M)
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