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AI-generated Mickey Mouse images based on public domain cartoons have started popping up, including some rather unconventional versions like gangster Mickey, eldritch horror Mickey, and basketball Mickey. It's like Disney meets Lovecraft, with a side of sports. Who knew the public domain could be so creative?
An academic paper based on Uyghur genetic data was retracted over ethical concerns. It turns out that using genetic sequencing technology to identify suspects in cases isn't the best idea when it's done without proper ethical approval. Who knew? Oh, wait, everyone knew except the researchers apparently.
Microsoft is shaking up the PC keyboard game with a Copilot key. Finally, a button that allows you to navigate AI on your computer. And don't worry, your old keyboard will still function like before, but now you can feel like you're piloting your own AI spaceship. Engage!
WordPad, the middle child between MS Word and Notepad, is bidding farewell after 30 years. Microsoft recommends Word for rich text docs and Notepad for plain text. Goodbye to the nostalgia of typing up a whopping three and a half documents in WordPad. At least Notepad survives the family drama.
Introducing the Verge TS Ultra, the hubless electric motorcycle with sci-fi style and a great name. With its impressive horsepower and torque, this bike is sure to turn heads on the road. And with its advanced sensor package, riders can navigate with confidence – because even superheroes need a little extra safety.
In San Francisco, self-driving cars are getting a free pass when it comes to traffic tickets. Apparently, California laws haven't caught up to autonomous vehicles yet, even though they're already on the road. It's like giving your kids an exemption from doing chores just because they have cool toys. Typical!
From algorithmic monitoring to AI firing employees, technology's impact on workers is causing concern. While European unions push for stronger protections against intrusive AI, US unions and government have been slow to act. Let's hope they don't ask AI to write them a strongly worded email.
Paris-based startup Nabla has raised $24 million in a funding round for its AI assistant that helps doctors write clinical notes. Finally, doctors can have a silent partner that does all the paperwork while they focus on helping patients. It's like having a personal secretary without the awkward office dynamics.
☠️ Postmortem of the day
On February 28th 2018, GitHub experienced a DDoS attack, hitting the website with 1.35Tbps of traffic.
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In this Member-only story, the author dives into the world of software design patterns, specifically the Facade pattern. Ah, the Facade pattern, making code as simple as Facade-ing a smile! It aims to reduce complexity by providing a unified interface for subsystems. No need to overcomplicate things, right?
Deploying machine learning models into production can be risky business. Real-world results often differ from what we expect in the test set. Like that time my friend's homemade drone worked perfectly in his backyard but then flew into a tree when he took it outside. Oops.
Microservices: Prioritize Operational Complexity over β€œTemplate Projects”Who needs templates when you can dive headfirst into the operational complexities of microservices? Let's tackle the Fallacies of Distributed Computing, like ensuring resilience, measuring response times, and securing communication. Because what's better than a bit of complexity to spice up your coding adventure?
Welcome to the Fundamentals Of Network Engineering For Backends series! It's like a backstage pass to the world of network engineering, where routers are the rockstars and switches are the opening acts. Get ready for some wild packet-switching action and subnetting solos! Rock on! 🎸😎
.NET Core: the lightweight and modular superhero of microservices architecture! It's like having the power to choose your own components, reduce complexity, and maintain your sanity. And with its cross-platform support, high performance, scalability, and cloud-native development, it's like a Swiss army knife for developers. Truly superpowered!
ACID properties: Atomicity ensures all or nothing, Consistency keeps data correct, Isolation prevents chaos, and Durability makes changes survive. Imagine if your money transfer transaction wasn't atomic, and you ended up with half the money in two different accounts! Yikes!
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