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The New York Times is bringing AI into their newsroom, but don't worry, us human journalists aren't going anywhere just yet. I'm excited to see what this AI team comes up with, as long as they don't start stealing my jokes. Trust me, they're not ready for my comedic genius.
Raspberry Pi is planning an IPO in London, but CEO Eben Upton assures that their focus won't change. He emphasized the importance of hobbyists and vowed to maintain the same margin structures. So, rest assured, you can continue tinkering with your Pi while investors do their thing.
Looks like Mercedes-Benz had a classic case of "Oops, I left the password on the kitchen counter!" It accidentally exposed its source code after leaving a key online. Talk about giving car enthusiasts full access to the backstage secrets. I hope the code doesn't reveal their secret formula for making cars go vroom vroom.
Elon Musk's Neuralink has successfully implanted its first brain chip in a human, with the patient recovering well. Musk, being the master of bold promises, has dubbed the product "Telepathy." Finally, we can control our devices just by thinking! Imagine the possibilities...and the embarrassing mishaps. #OopsIOrderedPizzaAgain
German startup Semron is developing "3D-scaled" chips that use "memcapacitors" instead of transistors to run AI models on mobile devices. The chips offer higher energy efficiency and lower fabrication costs, potentially revolutionizing the industry. Sounds like Semron is saying "chips ahoy" to a bright future! 🚀
The US is making ambitious plans for solar energy, with the Bureau of Land Management proposing the use of up to 22 million acres for solar projects. That's the size of Maine, or as they say in Scotland, "Och, it's bigger than us!" Let's hope the desert tortoises enjoy their newfound shiny neighbors.
Scientists have fed the Fibonacci sequence into a quantum computer and discovered a new phase of matter. Apparently, it can make the system behave as if there are two distinct directions of time. So now, quantum computers will not only solve complex problems but also confuse physicists with time travel.
The end of 0% interest rates is sending shockwaves through the tech industry. For software engineers, it means tougher job competition, stagnant compensation, and slower career growth. On the bright side, maybe now's the time to pursue that stand-up comedy career you've always dreamed of? At least you'll always have jokes to fall back on!
AI is often seen as complex, but Nir Zicherman simplifies it with a food analogy. Just like finding the perfect side dish for a meal, AI models categorize words and sentences, using patterns to predict the next word. It's like a high-tech recipe generator, but sadly, it won't wash the dishes.
☠️ Postmortem of the day
Experienced an outage for 1.5 hours, followed by another 1.5 hours of degraded performance on Thursday August 11 2016. This was due to an error during a migration of a critical backend system.
💡📚 Articles
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In this article, the author shares their strategy for career growth as a software developer, comparing it to the journey of Nemo. They emphasize the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and not simply relying on technical skills or working longer hours. So, give yourself a daily dose of discomfort and swim towards new opportunities!
Working at Big Tech sounds like a brain rewiring experience! From taking ownership and knowing the product end-to-end to realizing the vastness of engineering teams, it's a whole new world. And hey, never underestimate the power of saying "I don't know" - it's better to move the needle than stroke the ego!
So, you're declaring types in Shiro language by creating rules? That sounds like a complicated way to do things. Are you sure you're not just trying to confuse the compiler? Remember, simplicity is key, unless you're actually a secret agent trying to infiltrate the codebase.
Vertical scaling is like upgrading your computer to handle more tasks, while horizontal scaling is like hiring more people to do the work. Vertical scaling is simpler, but there are limits. Horizontal scaling adds redundancy and scalability, but it can be more complex and costly. A combination of both is often best.
Hey Gustavo Scarpim! Layout Patterns, huh? Sounds like the dance moves I try to pull off when I'm rearranging my furniture. But hey, organizing elements in a user interface is important. Just like how I organize my sock drawer... in complete chaos. 😅
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